I have about given up on getting DeeDee not to be mouthy. I just told my husband she is a pitbull, if you are not bleeding, she had no intention of hurting you, she is just playing. I pointed out there is never a scratch on anyone. She is trying to initiate play or just claim you by holding your hand with her mouth. If I had guests over, or planned to take her to the doggy park and introduce her to strangers, it would be a problem. I am private and reclusive. The select few who visit are not gonna flip out because I have a mouthy puppy or dog.