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Puppy Biting & How To Stop It.
It is completely normal for a new puppy owner to experience the needle sharp nip and bite of the new family member, this is usually the number one issue that a new owner will need to overcome. The puppy is not being malicious, far from it, this is normal behaviour for a new dog, however there is danger that if left unchecked the puppy could become a liability when it grows. thankfully it is comparatively easy to stop puppy biting problems very quickly and without a lot of effort. When approaching a problem like this it is important to understand why the behaviour is there before attempting to rectify it.
**Why Do Puppies Bite**
The reasons why puppies bite are varied and need various responses so it is essential that you know which is the cause of the biting.
The puppy is playing.
Exploration.
To be leader of the pack.
Overstimulation.
Fear.
The herding instinct.
Growing pains.
Feed me.
Some Breeds are affected more by some of the reasons than others and it is beyond the scope of this article to address them all in detail, therefore the tips and advice that follow are intended to deal with the number one reason for puppy biting as well as providing the advice to overcome most others. The puppy is playing is the reason for most puppy biting problems we experience.
**Dealing With Puppy Biting**
The super tips below are recognised as successful ways to control your puppies biting behaviour, but, consistency is the key to success. All the family need to be aware of the approach being taken to control the puppy nipping, kids especially, and the technique should be used 100% of the time. Consistency and a sensible puppy will ensure success in a very short period of time, less than a day is possible.
Let puppy know.
Follow the way puppies play in the pack, when your puppy bites, let out a yelp and immediately stop playing and avoid eye contact for a while, usually after a short time your puppy will approach you to make up. restart play when you are comfortable that puppy understands it was wrong and do the same every time you get a bite, consistently applied this will stop your puppy biting quickly and painlessly to every ones benefit.
1. Play with other dogs.
2. Make sure your puppy has chew toys.
3. Beware of overstimulation
4. Avoid leaving alone for long periods
This is just part of a series of information articles dealing with puppy behaviour problems in more detail. Don’t delay, training your puppy now will offer your rewards now and into the future.
The puppy years – they are what YOU make them.
