Why is your puppy biting?
Being overtired is one of the most common reasons we see puppies exhibit overly bitey and nippy behaviour.
When your puppy gets too excited they might start biting
Puppy biting can be also an indicator that they don't like some of your actions
How to Stop Puppy Biting
Puppy biting is a natural behavior, but it's important to teach your puppy that biting humans is not acceptable. The first step is to understand that puppies bite to explore their environment, play, and communicate. However, it's crucial to teach them bite inhibition, which means controlling the force of their bites.
When your puppy bites, let out a high-pitched yelp to signal that it hurts, and then withdraw your attention for a few moments. This mimics the reaction of other puppies during play and teaches your puppy that biting leads to negative consequences. Provide them with plenty of chew toys to satisfy their need to bite and chew.
Consistency is key. All family members must respond the same way to biting. With time and consistent training, your puppy will learn that biting is not an acceptable behavior and will develop a gentle mouth.
There are three fundamental things you'll learn with this course
1
Learn why your puppy is biting and how to create a routine to stop it
2
Discover fun activities that will mentally stimulate your dog, so they'll be busy with games and not biting
3
Learn how to combine physical and mental stimulation to get you through the biting stage
How long does it take to stop puppy biting
We worked with animal behaviourists and trainers to create an easy-to-follow seven-step course. If you only spend ten minutes a day for one week, you will see the results.
What do you need to stop puppy biting?
Puppy biting is a very common thing, so you can easily solve this problem. Because puppy biting often happens when your dog is not mentally stimulated, we'd need a selection of items that would help with mental stimulation. Here's what you'll need: treats, appropriate chew toys (cold carrots, Kong, Lickimat), cream cheese, a couple of small towels with a knot tied in the middle and a crate