Very normal! We have a 5 month female doberman. She is a wonderful puppy and for the most part is great… the nipping has calmed down a bit, however I was trying to guide her into the house because she was barking at the ext door neighbors dog and whining and really just seeming to want to play with the other dog and she turned to me and growled a little bit, she also has nipped at me while I was trying to remove her from my daughter's room.
So I just wanted to ask as to whether or not we should seek professional care. We are currently in our second week of basic training classes and she does very well. I would recommend working with a professional for sure, just to be safe! If you want to let me know where you're located, I can provide a referral for you.
Very normal at 4 months of age! Adding kids to the equation definitely makes this more challenging! That way you can grab the leash if you need to stop the behavior and prevent him from accessing the kids. You can also teach the kids how to do a hand touch with him — this is a great way for teaching dogs to interact with our skin more appropriately. Hi, my 9 week old Labrador cross is constantly biting hands and feet and clothes whilst awake, we have tried distracting with toys and at some points food.
He constantly goes for my 13 year old son and marks his skin. I have ordered a puppy pen to put him in when he gets really bitey, but worried this will be ineffective or do more harm than good? Looking forward to any advice. A pen is a fine idea! Adding kids to the equation definitely makes this more challenging — I totally understand!
That way you can grab the leash if you need to stop the behavior and prevent her from accessing your son. You can also teach him how to do a hand touch with her — this is a great way for teaching dogs to interact with our skin more appropriately. He also tries to bite me when i try to pick him up. Any advices? His bites are hard but they dont make me bleed yet.
Hi there! He bites everything and everyone non stop. If I try to pet him, he bites, try to walk past him, he bites, try to put his collar on for a walk, he bites. He is a pug, corgi mix. Any advice greatly appreciated!! The joys of having a part herding breed! I would recommend giving your pup an outlet for that drive to chase and nip — check out a flirt pole for a good outlet.
You can also leave a leash on your dog if you need an extra layer of management to prevent biting. Typically the behavior should be improving by 20 weeks of age. Hi, I have a 10 weeks old puppy that is mostly aggressive unless she is sleeping. She likes to bite at the hand, face and feet so aggressively even at visitors. I sometimes have to jump onto my bed which is a bit too tall for her to reach to me so she gives up after several failed attempts. But she jumps back at me the moment I step my feet down.
What can I do? The good news is, this is very much a normal behavior at 10 weeks of age! Remember — puppy biting is not a precursor to future aggression. Make sure you're following all of the tips above, especially ensuring she eats 3 meals a day and is eating enough, and is getting proper exercise and mental stimulation.
That plus not getting a reaction from you for biting will nip this in the bud quickly! We have an 8 month old pit mix who likes to try to initiate play with my 3 and 6 year old kids by biting them I see her do this to our older boxer mix. It's hard to make the kids understand that they should ignore her or walk away, instead they start screaming and running…and I know this excites her more. I know the kids are half the problem, but Any other tips for helping her to not bite?
Sometimes having an extra layer of management can really help in these cases, such as having a leash on her while you're around and supervising.
That way you can grab the leash if you need to stop the behavior and prevent her from accessing the kids. You can also teach the kids how to do a hand touch with her — this is a great way for teaching dogs to interact with our skin more appropriately. We adopted a mo old Pom from Kuwait a few weeks ago and she is feisty, sweet and well socialized.
She plays well and is respectful of our 10 yr old Cairn terrier and is affectionate with us. BUT when it is nap time and she is getting over tired, she becomes furious and snarly when picked up to go in the crate or pen to sleep. This doesn't happen at night. I know this is a temper tantrum of an over tired pup, but I am concerned because of bites on my hand and this behavior continuing.
We are very experience dog people and have had dogs all our lives including many young pups. This is definitely a stressful behavior, I know! Stuff a Kong with some peanut butter and put it in the crate so that she can expend that energy onto something other than your hands. If she's already nippy and overtired, you can still lead her in with the Kong vs. Our 4 month old teddy bear nipped at my husbands nose and made the inside of it bleed.
Any suggestions on how to react to that? The good news is, at your puppy's age this behavior was likely an accident. This typically happens when we go down to puppy's eye level or bend over them, which they see as an indication to begin play. And puppies love to play with those sharp teeth! You can try making a high pitched "ouch! If the "ouch" fires your puppy up more, don't do it.
I know it seems like something that you should punish your puppy for, but it really is a very normal phase in their development. Hi There! We have a now 12 week old Golden Retriever that we got when he was 8 weeks. He is definitely displaying dominant behavior, especially with our 8 year old son. We made a mistake at the beginning by letting them roll around and rough play when we first got him and we certainly regret it now.
The puppy will lunge at my son, unprovoked at times. It's heartbreaking because my son wants him to be his best friend but we can't really allow them together alone. We're very much doing the ignoring trick now and hope we start to see improvement with consistency in this. Any other advice?
The vet recommended the same approach. Covid has definitely complicated training but we are trying to socialize as much as possible. He's great in every other area, he goes to the door everytime he needs to go outside, my son taught him give me paw, he sits, lays down, sometimes stubborn with come here on a leash but otherwise fine. We just want assurance that this is normal and will pass with proper and consistent training! Thank you! The good news is, this is actually not a sign of dominant behavior.
Make sure your pup is eating three meals a day and the correct amount according to the food bag, and is getting some sort of aerobic exercise each day. Retrievers love to use their mouths as puppies! It will get better. Another note — don't have your son get on the ground at puppy's eye level — this is a major temptation for them as it feels like you are inviting rough play.
You got this! We have a 3 year old chi- terrier mix. The puppy will not quit biting at the little one no matter what we do or how the little one responds. The little one is so upset and sad all the time now. Is there anything we can do to stop the behavior? Hi Coleen! I'd recommend managing the pups during those wild times by separating them between a gate or something similar to give your older pup a break.
If your older pup tells the puppy off with barking or a warning snap, allow that! You may also get your new pup into a small puppy class to give him a chance to socialize with other puppies. You have a mix of breeds that love to use their mouths, so try a flirt pole look online for options or some mental enrichment exercises to give the puppy an outlet for that energy. This behavior is annoying, but normal for this age! We have a 5 month old lab mix puppy who is amazing except for the biting.
He is clearly not doing it out of aggression but it is no less painful. He mostly nips when he's asking for something, but when he gets over excited he'll full on bite and jump and has left marks on my kids. We try to remove ourselves from the situation as well as him and it calms him down most of the times but the next time it's the same story all over again. Is is just a matter of time before he stops or should we be doing something more to stop him from doing this?
However, she is so so nippy and the biting is getting really old. We can hardly even pet her without her starting to bite our hands. It is almost always playful, but it seems like nothing we do stops her. Even offering her other toys, she will ignore them and go straight for our hands. I know a lot of this behavior is just because of her herding breed instincts, but do you have any suggestions for helping her settle down when she gets too excited?
Hi Sarah! The good news is, you're still within the realm of normal for your puppy's age, especially having a herding breed. Hi, we have a 9 week old husky mix. She's sweet and very playful. She loves to nip. I don't believe she is aggressive. She always seems playful when this happens, but she bites hard enough that she has broken my skin and my 13 year old daughter's. We have tried removing ourselves to the timeout, but she's nipping hard as we try to escape!
If im sitting I put my arms behind my back and stop looking which seems to help. Any advice on what to do if we can't redirect her attention and walk to timeout without the nipping? Hi Amy! Thanks for reaching out with this question. The good news is, this is normal behavior and not an indicator of future aggression — although I know it hurts! She's likely finding your movement reinforcing. If you're sitting, I recommend standing up and removing your attention completely. Thank you for this great advice.
I am practicing the 'removing myself' when my 11 week old Coton starts to nip and bite and pull on clothes. We have baby gates so I go behind them or into another room behind a closed door. The problem is he barks when I remove myself. I'm afraid I'm just replacing one unacceptable behavior with another. Any suggestions? Great question, Patti! And a very common response we see from puppies.
You're just going to want to wait for at least 3 seconds of silence before you return — that will ensure you aren't reinforcing the barking! I have a terrier mix puppy that constantly bites me and my family whenever we try to touch her. She's very sensitive and she becomes "crazy" whenever she starts biting. Her bites do hurt and break my skin. Is there any way that we can stop her from biting or at least calm her down?
She is 10 weeks old and has been cited as a "shy, non-standard puppy". I would definitely recommend working with a professional in your case — feel free to let me know your location and I'll provide a referral for you. Hi Kate! This is exactly the desired outcome. If someone else is in the room with you do they also have to leave the room or just the person the puppy has nipped? So for example if my partner is cooking dinner and my puppy nips me do we both leave or just me?
Only the person who has been nipped needs to remove themselves, or continue on with what they're doing without giving the puppy a reaction. We have a 11 month old shitzu who just recently has begun to growl and even bite when being picked up.
One time it was when he was laying on the coach and another time was close to bed time to go in the crate. Both times we were looking to pick him up. He never has behaved like this since we have had him. He gets nippy. Any suggestions?? Will this settle down as we always believed he was the sweetest natured dog. Hi Dana! I would first suggest a checkup by your vet to ensure there isn't something medical going on behind the scenes. If all checks out normal, you can start desensitizing him to handling.
I have an 11 week old male Golden Retriever. He is very bitey, and breaks the skins at least once a day. I am concerned about his aggressiveness when biting as he tries to bite me or my clothes and wants to tug them.
I can't walk away as he follows and latches on to my clothes preventing me from leaving. I am growing afraid of him and worry he will notice the fear from me. Also, He is very stubborn and also refuses to come inside after he potties. He lays down and refuses to budge for several minutes. Sorry this is long but any advice you can give is appreciated. Hi Rita! I'm sorry you're going through this, but know that what you're experiencing is normal albeit annoying!
I'd recommend increasing your pup's daily exercise and mental enrichment look up "Flirt poles" on Amazon — it's an excellent way to give bitey pups an outlet! You can also try leaving a leash on him supervised so you can simply remove him from you if he starts to get too rough. For the pottying, are you in a fenced area or is he on a leash? Hi, my 6 mth old Aussie is constantly mouthing everyone or licking. I'm sure he is just super excited and loves attention. Is walking away the same thing we should do with the licking?
I don't mind it here and there because I guess that is their way of showing love but he just doesn't know when to stop.
I also don't want him to think its okay to lick all over everyone especially if a guest comes over. Hi Vivian! For some dogs, this is a way of coping with overly exciting or stressful situations. Try giving your pup a special toy or chew that they ONLY get when guests come over — you'll likely see a big improvement!
Hi there, We have a 12 week year old female french bull dog. We are fortunate she does not chew on furniture however, she loves to bite us and has a particular interest in feet. We feed her 3 times a day g royal canin and 1 wet pouch of pedigree puppy food. We also include a lot of water in her food to ensure she is hydrated. Not all the times but very often when we put on our flip flops to go outside she immediately goes for our toes and pierces skin sometimes.
We have tried to shut her outside and turn our back to the door when she is looking and sometimes we bring her in she licks us and stops, not always the case.
We have tried picking her up when she bites and asking her to sit and stop but nothing works consistently. We will take her to puppy classes in a couple weeks as she recently had her last shot. My wife is at her wits end, so hoping this is temporary. Should we given her something to help her teething? We don't do a lot of treats as keen to control her weight. Any advice is helpful… Thank you. Hi Fiona! Ouch — this sounds painful for sure! I would suggest putting a leash on her BEFORE you put on your flip flops, so you can prevent her from accessing your feet at this time.
At this age, management like that goes a LONG way to preventing lingering habits. You're about to go through the teething process, so you may see a worsening for a few weeks, but you should be seeing major improvement by 20 weeks of age. My 5 month lab has 2 instances where he starts biting and jumping at me and my husband, usually breaking the skin. The first is when playing fetch in our yard. He fetches only a few times and then when we throw a final time, it seems like he gets bored and decides it's more fun to bite us instead.
When we try to walk away, he bites our backs or clothes and it usually takes a rough few minutes to leave the yard. The other time is on walks. He randomly starts biting and jumping at us. It can be at the very beginning or at the end of our walks. He's on a leash, but he's about 60 pounds at 5 months. I try to hold him away from me but he just bites my arm.
Today, we were walking on a trail and it took about 5 minutes of him biting me to finally calm down. My arms are pretty beat up. We have 3 kids but we've been good about always being there and intervening quickly when necessary. I want to keep exercising him but I don't want to keep encouraging the behavior since we can't effectively walk away. Thanks for any advice! Hi Ashley! For the fetch issue, I'd recommend having a leash dragging while you play or a long line as a backup plan so that you can interrupt the behavior right away.
But what I want you to try is at the end of the game, BEFORE any biting begins, ask him for a sit or something else he knows well and reward that behavior with food. You can then walk back inside with him, periodically asking him for a sit along the way.
It's going to teach him a much more appropriate alternate behavior at the end of the game! And as for the walking, try switching to a front-clip harness like the Freedom Harness, which should make it more difficult for him to be able to bite you while on leash.
This article and the comments have made me feel better for sure! I rescued a somewhere between month old Shepherd mix and he's very smart and very friendly. We've always pet him when we feed him and reached for his bowl from the beginning to make sure to avoid any food territorial issues and he's great! We've also been implementing the ignore and walk away when he gets too aggressive during fetch or just hanging inside. My concern is that he loves meeting new people and gets really excited when we walk by someone on the sidewalk and often will jump at them as they go by.
I try and control it with the leash but I don't want him to be scared of people. I think part of the problem is that people get so excited when they see him who can blame them! It's a puppy! It's never aggressive, his tail is wagging and he is clearly trying to play but I don't know how to best stop it. I want to keep socializing him but I worry he'll just keep nipping! I hope continuing reinforcement at home will help, and I know even months is still young, I just don't know when I should really start to worry.
I would recommend teaching the "go say hi" method for this! This article and comments were so helpful. I don't know how to disengage without getting him off me and also his teeth HURT and he frequently breaks the skin , but I know anything I do physically to get him off me just riles him up more!
Hi Sara! Thanks for writing. This does sound painful! It sounds like your dog is highly motivated by the act of biting not in an aggressive way- just the fun of the tug. You may also want to keep a leash on your dog during times you feel this behavior might happen so that you have an easy way to swiftly remove him as soon as he starts up. Oh my gosh, I could have written this! His biting is horrible! He often even looks mean when he's doing it. The backs of my legs especially, are covered in bruises from his bites!
I'm afraid if I just turn my back to him, he'll bite the backs of my legs even more! We have to wait a few more weeks to start puppy training, but his biting is out of control. I am very concerned because he's growing like a weed and I'm afraid the bites will be worse more painful. Other than his biting, he is also a great boy and extremely smart learning tricks quickly — sit, shake, high five, lay down, and roll over already! Our golden doodle is 5. Hi Jill! See this blog on biting that's lingering with an older pup — it should help!
My 6 month old Bernese Mountain dog appears to be aggressive and just wants to bite you while you walk or not. He also goes after the smaller 2 year old Mini Aussie in the house and sounds angry when doing so but it appears to be severely rough playing. Hi Cody! Sometimes the other dog doesn't give feedback that the play is too much, and the puppies don't learn when to stop.
Hi, I know this is a late reply, but I was wondering what you would do in a situation where you have an obnoxious puppy who won't leave an older dog alone. He barely mouths anymore except when I grab his collar to lead him a way from my other dog.
Does your older dog ever tell him off with a bark or a snap? Other dogs are the best teachers in these situations, so definitely give him the chance to within reason set boundaries with the puppy. If your older dog struggles with this, I'd recommend getting your puppy around a few other adult dogs that enjoy playing, but will teach some boundaries of what's too much. You can also work on an excellent recall for your pup to call them away from your other dog.
We have a 10 week old Lab puppy and she constantly bites and pulls on the pant leg of my 4 yr old son. The good news is, play biting is not a sign of future aggression. The little ones in the house always get the worst of puppy biting. And you should begin seeing improvement by 5 months of age! Hi our lab pup is currently 14 weeks old. We are having a nightmare with nipping and biting. This only really happens during play time…more so evenings.
If I say 'no' and 'down and attempt to remove her she barks and tries to bite. This is also the case when playing with her. She will purposely go out of her way to nip me if I tell her no. This is especially if I tell her no when she is playing too rough with our children.
Any other time she is great! If there are treats involved shes a little angel! Very clever and obedient and learns new tricks all the time.
Shes very friendly with people and dogs and just wants to be fussed over and play. She isn't over protective of food or toys whatsoever, the issue is only when playing, but she is very rough and as I said, when being told no or down barks , lunges and nips. We could remove but this is a big job and as we are renting want this to be a last resort.
Its not just stones, soil , sticks, anything! I'm worried she will choke…but i suppose this is a part of the Retriever nature? Any help would be really appreciated, thanks! At 14 weeks, you are in the heart of teething!
However, based on some of the issue you're describing, I'd recommend some professional guidance to help you see improvement more quickly and prevent other issues from developing. We offer virtual training, or I'm happy to find a referral for a trainer in your area.
Thank you for the great video. In addition to biting and nipping, my 5 month old mini schnauzer Any suggestions to curb this behavior? She moves very quickly and always seems to be under foot. Thanks for your help. The good news is, this is often a sign of a friendly, affectionate dog who just loves being around you! I recommend teaching a "wait" cue for stairs especially, so you can go up or down first without worrying about your pup being underfoot.
Typically they learn over time to be careful of human feet! Typically dogs are very good at working these things out. We want to see that both dogs respect when one has had enough, and back off if the other one shows signs of needing a break, or yelps. So far it sounds like you're within the boundaries of normal! We try to turn away but it doesn't do much. Is this something that she will grow out of or something that we need to look more closely at fixing now? Hi Jennifer! My 5 month old Goldendoodle has a biting issue.
Just when it seemed as if teething was ending he started loosing his puppy teeth and now it's starting all over again. He's mouthy when I'm putting on his harness mostly. Now on walks he goes for the leash or my pants leg if I don't have on something that's close fitting. Shorts work best, but now it's getting a little nippy out. Does this typically end when all of his puppy teeth have fallen out and permanent teeth are in? He doesn't naw on furniture.
Just my hands, arms, pants leg, and leash. Teething definitely makes the biting temporarily worse! Then he goes a little psycho and starts turning on his back, then starts biting at our legs and jumping up biting our hands. It's gotten fairly aggressive at points. It becomes so challenging to get him back to the door and we aren't sure the best way to handle this situation. This is often a sign that the walk is a bit too long — try shortening your walks and bringing a bit of food with you to do some training as you go.
I would also recommend a front clip harness like the Freedom Harness be sure to clip it at the chest — this can help prevent the behavior. What should you do if you cannot leave the room? I have many online video meetings and cannot leave the room, but my 9 week old mix breed keeps nipping me. Great question, Greg! I would recommend a play pen that your puppy is in along with some appropriate chew toys during your meetings, so that nipping is simply not an option.
Helllo,I have a 12 week old Indie Labrador Retriever mix. My only concern is that she has not gone through the biting phase till now. We only got her recently and she hardly bites us but bites the furniture,pillows etc. I am concerned;Is this normal? Can you please tell us why she is not going through a biting phase? This is very normal, and a good sign that the biting is ONLY related to teething.
Things should be be back to normal by 6 months of age or so! This is why instead of a timeout, we recommend that YOU remove yourself from the situation. Sometimes the process of getting a dog into a timeout can be fun for them, as it involves chasing, talking, etc.
Hi there, I have a four month old corgi who used to always nip and bite our feet. I have managed to largely stop that behaviour by stopping in my tracks and saying a firm, calm no. However, just this past week the feet biting has increased, and he has started this new jump and lunge thing where he bites and tugs on pants or shirts, often drawing blood on the skin beneath the clothes. It will happen on walks, when he gets excited inside the house, or sometimes out of the blue when he is tired.
I try to ignore it and go to another room, but can't really when its on a walk, or when he is biting and shredding my clothes. I have had success with redirecting with a sit-stay. Is this an ok strategy? Just really tired of this behaviour for both my skin and clothes' sake.
He always has a playful attitude and I'm not concerned with aggression, but the force of his bites are really strong despite the fact that he takes treats with a soft mouth and otherwise doesn't do much mouthing. It definitely sounds like this is an attention-seeking behavior! Considering that the bitting is not really painful, is it an option to just let her bite me but without any reaction?
Maybe if I don't push her away or move my arms at all it will stop being interesting for her. What if a puppy is biting another dog? The puppy only bites this one dog meanwhile there are two other dogs in the same room and they all are playing with a toy. The biter is only biting the one dog seems playful but showing signs of dominance.
What should I do when my puppy is a bully? Without seeing the behavior, it's hard to say, but this may just be part of your puppy's play style! Biting even when they grab at the neck, etc can all be playful. What we watch for is if both dogs are participating — does one dog bite, then back away, then the other dog has a go?
Both dogs should have loose tail wagging, and should be able to stop when they have had enough. It's even ok if one dog barks or snaps to let the other dog know they've had enough.
You definitely have a high-energy, working breed on your hands! Hi guys. I have a puppy, he is 9 months old. She was a quick learner — after some practice, she began to anticipate that a guest entering her home meant a treat fell from the sky behind her. She'd look at the entering guest and stay where she was, looking around for the anticipated treat. Think about what you want your dog to do instead of nipping and write up a short training plan of how you'll practice it.
Puppy nipping can be especially painful for young children or elderly people. The best option is to prevent nipping from even starting in these situations by having the puppy in their playpen or on a leash under your control while around kids or senior citizens. If they're separated by a baby gate or in their pen, you can give them a stuffed KONG or chew to create a positive association with the presence of children or different people.
If they're on leash with you, reward them for calm, non-nipping behavior. If your puppy nips you, use an interrupter cue. This can be an "eek! It's meant to be more of a startling sound, not something said in a negative tone.
The goal is that it makes the puppy pause their nipping — interrupting the behavior. This is similar to what other puppies and dogs will do during play with each other if one bites too hard.
So while dogs are learning how hard they can mouth each other during play, we're tweaking this to teach our puppies that they cannot mouth humans at all. Even if your puppy accidentally puts teeth on your skin, use the interrupter cue. Soon they'll learn that humans don't tolerate any teeth touching them, even though other dogs they play with might. If you've been working on teaching your dog name recognition, this is an even better way to interrupt unwanted behavior.
If they've been taught that hearing their name means to stop what they're doing and look up at you, you can use this to your advantage! Make sure you reward them for choosing to look at you and not nip any time you say their name, with toys or treats. PRO TIP: This is going to sound counterintuitive, but do not yank or pull your hand away quickly when using an interrupter sound for puppy nipping.
A hand being yanked away can actually entice your puppy to chase and bite at it more. Freeze all movement when you give the interrupter. Once the interrupter cue is given, it's crucial to take advantage of that short pause between nipping. If your puppy pulls back when they hear you yelp, praise them in a calm, even-toned voice.
This pause in nipping gives you some options for what to do next. You can continue to play with your puppy, but grab a toy or bully stick to redirect their biting to something appropriate. You can stop playing with your puppy if you feel they are getting too amped up and will continue nipping. Simply give your puppy something else to do, whether it's hanging out in their playpen or maybe it's mealtime. And because it's so overused, many dogs don't even know what "no" means.
Wait to teach your dog "no" until after they know what "yes" means. Instead, I like to use a non-word interrupter noise like "eek! If your puppy is intent on putting their teeth on skin, there should be a consequence. One of the most effective consequences is what's called "negative punishment. For nipping, we take away what the puppy wants at that moment — attention, play, and interaction. We do this to make the nipping decrease in frequency.
Find out more about what "negative punishment" means and how to use it in conjunction with positive reinforcement in our podcast article "Dog Training — The Right and Wrong Way to Reward and Punish. This can take some repetitions for your puppy to learn, and your consistency is essential for success. If they sometimes get more attention or play, it will be tough for them to learn the association we want. If your puppy does not stop nipping when you try to interrupt, it's time for some settle-down time in their puppy zone.
Calmly remove your pup from the situation, picking them up bitey end facing away from your face and placing them in their pen. Give them an appropriate chew to work on, or check to see if it's time to eat. Many puppies get increasingly mouthy when they are hungry or tired. This is a modified time-out. We don't want them to view the pen as punishment, which is why it's important to give them an appropriate activity in their pen.
Putting them in their puppy zone for a few minutes helps prevent any nipping from occurring. It also helps them learn about the association that nipping at you means you go away. They don't need to be in their puppy zone for long. Many puppies who are put in their pen after getting too nippy during play usually pass out for a long nap. Just like toddlers, sometimes puppies show that they are tired or hungry by acting a bit cranky.
Ensure that your puppy has opportunities to chew and nibble on appropriate things. Teething can be very uncomfortable for your pup, and they need something to gnaw on that soothes the pain.
A puppy KONG is an excellent choice, especially if stuffed with frozen wet food or softened kibble. This Cooling Teeth Stick featured below, is another great option, as it can be frozen but still stays soft enough to prevent tooth damage.
Avoid toys that they might shred and ingest, and don't give them bones or chews that are too hard and might crack their teeth. Check out this list of trainer-recommended products for nipping puppies for more safe toys and chew ideas.
When choosing the best toys for your puppy, it's helpful to consider their "chewsonality. Excess puppy energy often means an increase in nipping or other unwanted puppy behaviors. If you realizing that your puppy is nipping and biting on a variety of different occasions below we have comprised a list of solutions for each specific occasion!
If your puppy loves ambushing you, nipping your pants or ankles your not alone! Puppies are down by movement so if your pup is biting your ankles its lily when your walking. To stop your puppy from nipping your ankles you want to first have an appropriate toy for your puppy, a small rope tug works fine.
The reason this works so well is that the fun is in the movement, the moment you stop moving the fun leaves. So by directing the fun elsewhere your puppy will begin to enjoy biting his toys instead of you. Ultimately you want to begin rewarding your puppy and only allow your puppy to greet your guest when your puppy is calm in the presence of your guest. Instead, tell your guest to ignore your puppy until your pup is calm and going bonkers to greet your guest.
The moments where your puppy is calm be sure to reward your puppy with treats and then allow your puppy to greet your guest. Do puppies grow out of biting? When it comes to aggression the first thing we must find out is whether or not your puppy is truly displaying aggressive behavior or is it just normal puppy behavior. Many owners can get aggression and puppy play mixed up.
If you concluded that your puppy is behaving aggressively give us a call here so that we can help you and your puppy before any aggressive behavior becomes a habit.
Resource guarding: If your puppy is behaving aggressively due to resource guarding, your puppy may growl when you attempt to take away something your puppy views as high value.
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