Secrets to Stop Puppies Biting

Secrets to Stop Puppies Biting

by Craig Clemins

One of the most common ways that puppies explore their world from a young age is through nipping. They begin to learn about different flavors, textures, and tastes and to find out the things they like and those they don't. Nipping hard and biting are not acceptable however and your puppy needs to know this.

Make sure your dog know you are the boss - the Alpha Dog

The first thing you need to know is that you must be respected by your puppy. That means being the Alpha Dog. Below are a few things you can do to get and maintain Alpha Dog status.

You go through the door first - always

The puppy should always eat last.

Respond to any bad behaviour immediately.

If your dog is in your way, make it move.

Give your dog its own bed; never let it sleep on yours.

Never participate in rough play with your dog as this encourages nipping.

Be consistent and never allow nipping - this means not play fighting with your dog. You shouldn't really participate in games where you are going head to head with your dog (such as tug of war) as these also encourage nipping.

If your puppy bites you - ignore it.

If your puppy bites or nips you, give a short sharp high pitched noise to show you've been hurt (imitate the way a puppy would yelp after being bitten during play with siblings). Following making this pain-demonstrating-sound you should turn away from your puppy and totally ignore it for the next 15 - 20 minutes. Your puppy will learn very quickly that biting and nipping during play is not a fun behavior.

Don't permit your puppy to snatch food or toys from you.

If your dog snatches food from your hand and nips you in the process do not give the food to your puppy. Instead turn away from the puppy for 5 minutes and ignore him. Once he has calmed down tell him to sit and offer the food to him again. This time encourage your dog to be gentle and if he is not, don't relinquish the food. Say "Gentle" in a soft but commanding way as he takes the food from you. Release the food if he is being gentle and congratulate him on the good behavior.

Be Consistent

As with teaching anything things to dogs, consistency is a real key. You must make a conscious decision that biting will not be accepted and then rule it out altogether. Allowing your dog/puppy to bite some times but not others only confuses him.

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