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Stop Puppy Biting Feet Using Reinforcement Theory
All the puppy will learn is to avoid being picked up by you as soon as you say "no". Then you have a great game of "chase" happening.
If puppy bites feet stop. Do nothing. When puppy looks at you for a reaction, say "yes" (it is always nice to be positive rather than nag all the time) and give a treat.
This is differential reinforcement of another behaviour. The dog is NOT biting feet so you are payng for the behaviour you want. Time out in a crate only devalues the crate. What happens when you want to use the crate as a place to go for safety or a bit of quiet time yourself? The crate should always be a happy place, not a punishment.
Take a look at Differential Reinforcement - it will provide you with a lot more options
