Biting Puppies.
One of the first things you have to deal with as the owner of a new puppy is how to stop puppy from biting and nipping. Nearly all new puppies take part in this behaviour, which is hard wired to its brain, but as a family pet it is a behaviour that needs to be controlled. To stop puppy biting becoming a problem for you there are some very simple tactics that will stop the danger in its track before it can get out of hand. Puppies bite for a reason, so realising why they do it is the first step to overcoming the problem.
**Puppy Biting - Why They Do It**
There are a number of very good reasons why your new puppy is biting you, if you can realise why it is happening you can tackle the problem easily.
Puppy fun and games.
Curiosity.
To be the boss.
Excitement.
Fear.
The herding instinct.
Pain relief.
Your puppy is hungry.
Different puppies bite for different reasons and this article is not long enough to advise on them all, here we are concentrating on an overview of puppy biting remedies and specifically the most universal. The most experienced reason for puppy biting is play biting.
**Dealing With Puppy Biting**
The advice and tips that follow are all positive ways to stop your puppy biting, of course, success will only happen if they are applied consistently. Everyone who has contact with the new puppy should be aware of how to deal with bites, kids especially, and all should apply the rules without exception. A bright dog will learn to stop after only a few lessons but some may take a little longer.
The dog way.
When puppies play and one bites the other too hard the bitten one will let out a yelp and stop playing for a minute, the offender immediately backs away knowing they have done wrong, after a few moments play begins again, we should mimic this by giving a loud Ouch when bitten and immediately stop playing, puppy instinctively knows what has happened and will be saddened and will want to gain favour again. restart play when you are comfortable that puppy understands it was wrong and do the same every time you get a bite, if everyone apples this technique the puppy will stop biting in record time so everyone can enjoy pain free play sessions.
Tips For Stopping Puppies Biting
1. Puppies need to meet other puppies.
2. Ensure puppy has appropriate chew toys.
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4. Avoid leaving alone for long periods
This is a basic overview, all sorts of puppy behaviour problems are subject to some of my other articles. Your puppy wants to please you, just as soon as they know what it is you want, it is your responsibility to let them know what is acceptable or not, the sooner you start the sooner you get the benefit.
The puppy years - they are what YOU make them.
