Puppy biting the kids and us

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Good evening, I’d like to know how to correct my puppy's behaviour. She turned 4 months old today. Every time my children play together (not even with the puppy), she goes over to them and starts biting them, even when the kids shout that she's hurting them. I know she probably just wants to play, but I want to fix this. Even if I keep her on a lead in the house or make her lie down, she always starts up again. And that’s not to mention when we’re walking her on the lead outside. If I’m just walking, it’s fine, but if I run, she tries to bite my calves. The kids can’t walk her because she just wants to bite them. I really want to sort this out before it becomes too difficult or an accident happens. My children are already quite nervous because two weeks ago I had a large Golden Retriever that jumped at my daughter’s face and we had to have him put down. The puppy was already doing this before that happened, but I really need help as I don't want to be forced to rehome her.
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    First of all, I didn't have my dog put down just because he jumped on my children; I did it because he bit her in the face. Honestly, I’m just not wired that way, and I didn't post this to be insulted. I came here to get some tips for my puppy, full stop. And yes, I’ve done my research on what my dog needs, and yes, I know she’s an active dog, that’s not the issue here, honestly. I just want some advice to get her to stop biting my kids. This isn't my first dog and it certainly won't be my last. And just so you know, she is not being mistreated in any way; she is very well looked after. My only problem is that I want to find some tips to stop her biting the kids and so we can go for runs with her, that’s all.
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    Anouka, I am absolutely appalled after reading your post.

    You clearly know nothing about dogs and, in all honesty, I don't think you should have one at this stage of your life. If you can find a good owner who is willing to take on your puppy’s training, I’d strongly advise you to rehome him.

    No one here is going to tell you how to stifle this poor little dog even further, just as no one would tell you to keep your children locked away for a bit of peace and quiet. A puppy, much like a child, needs to play, socialise with others their own age, and burn off their energy.

    If you had done even the smallest amount of research into how to look after a puppy, you wouldn't currently be the increasingly abusive owner you are becoming.

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    Why get a puppy if you don't know how to train it?

    Why did you choose a husky, of all breeds?

    And sorry, but I really don't think it's right to have a dog put down just because they jumped up at a child (if I thought like that, all my dogs would be dead! ^^').

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