So glad to hear it's not just Mookie

She's 11 weeks old and in the last week has taken to going for my hands. My stern 'off' gets a terrier-like grip and a growl, and yelping makes her wag her tail and go again.

It's my first puppy so I know I'm learning probably more than her right now. My new strategy involves putting a pen on the deck outside so she gets a one 'ack-ack' warning then in to the pen till she calms down. Time will tell if this works...

Last night I tried something I read online about asserting pack-leader status: I blocked her from her food until she was calm/submissive. Went well until I couldn't work out when she was actually calm/submissive... Does that mean she sits? Cos she does beautifully! Or does it mean she has to roll over and be 'fully' submissive?

She is a mini schnauzer with a big brain and crafty ideas. She has been so great so far, but making me want to cry lately

All help gratefully received.
Olivia