How do I stop my puppy from biting?
How do I stop my puppy from biting?
- Redirect with toys
If they want to play and go for your fingers or toes, try placing a favorite toy in front of them to see if they’ll play with that instead.
- Appropriate amounts of physical and mental exercise
Puppies with pent up energy are more likely to nip. Get some of that energy out with fun and games!
- Teach them how to relax, and reward for calmness
Utilize a method such as Dr. Karen Overall’s Relaxation Protocol or a similar method to teach your pup that calmness gets them what they want. See kikopup’s video below!
- Proper socialization
Get them some proper puppy and human socialization! If you are not sure how to do this, feel free to speak with one of our trainers.
- Create boundaries with time outs
When all else fails and the teeth hit the skin, calmly and gently place pup in her play pen for a 60 second time out. Wait until she is calm, and take her out. If teeth hit the skin again, back in she goes.
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