My puppy keeps nipping and barking at me constantly

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Hi there, so basically, my 7-week-old puppy (a boy) is very playful and is CONSTANTLY nipping and barking at me, which is getting a bit much 👈 what should I do? I tell him off every time with a firm 'no' and I scruff him (like a mother dog would do to her pup), but he just starts all over again. I'm at my wits' end and those nips really hurt! Any advice? Thanks in advance and have a lovely day everyone 👋

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    Hi there, first of all, you shouldn't pick a dog up by the scruff of the neck as it’s really not recommended.

    He’s nipping because he thinks it’s a game, and I can well believe it’s annoying. The best thing to do is not pay him any attention and ignore him completely. Usually, they’ll stop straight away because they only do it to get your attention. Give it a try and you’ll see for yourself.

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