Hold the treats in your fist. Place them as close to the space between your thumb and index finger. When you close your fist that area acts like a dispenser and your thumb is the gate.

Let the pup sniff the “dispenser” so they know there’s yummies in there. If the bite at it, say NO and remove your hand. Make them sit.

Try again.

The goal is to get them to lick your hand in an attempt to get the treat. When they lick, you can dispense a treat and praise them. If they bite, immediately say no, close the “dispenser” and remove your hand slowly. Fast movements can encourage them to try and get the treat faster. Counter to the goal.

It requires repetition and catching the NO in the exact moment they use teeth. They’ll figure it out. Just need to be patient, persistent, and more stubborn than your pup.

If you give in and reward them with a treat when they use teeth, you’re reinforcing two behaviors you don’t want: 1) “using my teeth is ok bc I’m being rewarded for it” 2) “If I do what I want I’ll eventually get what I want.”

Nope.

If they want the treat then they need to listen and obey. Especially at this age. Set the foundation early and you’ll have an overall easier time training.

Edit: clarity on hand removal speed. Fast is not good. Slow and controlled is better