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Great question Paula and thanks for sharing the photos to make it even more fun to read and respond to. ???? You also gave some solutions you have already tried – a very professional post here.
This is a very common question. I just had another trainer friend ask me this exact same thing for a young dog he is working with. You guys made an awesome list here already!
I have another method to add that sometimes works but is not easy with very snappy dogs (you need tough skin for this)…
Make a fist and lodge the kibble or treat between your thumb and pointer finger – in that fist shape. (See photo.) Keep the treat tightly lodged in there. The dog has to nibble with their front teeth to get at that treat. When they do, you can mark “yes” or praise and open your thumb and finger a little more to give them access to nibble the treat out gently. Do not release the treat for anything other than gentle nibbling.
If the dog starts to gently nibble consistently you can add a cue such as “gentle” and eventually you can use the cue to remind them before they take the treat.
Of course, arousal is a factor in success here. If the dog is over excited or stressed during training – look for ways to reduce that before practicing.