Aggresive Playful Biting

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Hello all,

I am sure this question might have been asked a billion times, but i am specifically looking for the answers to the 6 questions / doubts mentioned below : -

Background (Early separation:

I own a puppy and he is less than 2 months. He was taken away from his mother / litter mates at a very early age ( 4 weeks or less i reckon ) . I am taking care of him for the past 15 days and this is my first puppy.

I do understand that the puppy shouldnt have been separated so early however it wasnt my decision or shall I say thats how the business in most part of India takes place. I couldnt get an 8 weeks old despite my request.

Problem (Aggressive Biting:

He is going through the obvious teething stage but he has strong teeth, the bitings hurt and bleed at times too. He would start following any moving pair of feet and attack them. I am giving him all the toys and attention to the best I can.
a) Stop playing with a stern 'No' the moment he gets too aggressive with his biting
b) Replace his attention from my body parts to a toy
c) Ask him to stop and treat him once he stops (He rebels at the word 'No')
d) Increased his meal size a bit to make sure its not the hunger thats making him bite

Doubts ::
1) Am I missing on something ? Am I seeking help too early ?
2) Whats an average time a puppy takes to stop biting ?
3) I have a 3 year old daughter and we get a little protective towards her by holding the puppy while she is running around. I am apprehensive she cant resist his bites. Can this behaviour add on to it ?
4) Can one of my methods i.e. #d mentioned above results into making him bite more followed by a stop command which gets him a treat ?
5) Is there some medication that would relieve him from teething problems and he would stop biting.
6) How to make him stop running behind any moving pair of feet?



Please help!! We dont have experts around, I am taking care of him with the help of youtube and other forums.

 

Hello and welcome to the forum. You will see that I have locked this thread to prevent anyone commenting on it. That is because of the forum policy, as stated above.
Please feel free to repost your questions when your puppy reaches seven weeks of age, and, in the meantime, have a look at the puppy boards for general information for all your questions regarding biting.