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Having dealt with a few dogs, who's owner used the "yelp and walk away" technique, only to have their pups get more pushy and bitey, be careful with this method. It can backfire with pups of a more "dominant" personality.
It is correct that littermates will yelp and back down if the playing gets too rough. The more submissive pup, will most likely be the one who yelps and backs away the most often, too. The mother dog, who is the "leader" of the pups, does not yelp and back down. But, she does gently let the pup know his behavior is not appropriate with a growl, a look, or a correction with her mouth.
A yelp is not a disciplinary sound. A low tone verbal communication of "hey", (this behavior is not wanted by me), and not giving ground may be helpful if yelping and turning away doesn't give you the desired response.
It kind of depends on the dog.
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