How To Handle Puppy Biting
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Why do puppies bite?
Puppy Teething is the main reason why puppies bite.
Puppies have jaws that are weak and as an effect of new teeth they gnaw, mouth and even play-bite to sooth the gums around the teeth. The mixture of their weak jaws and very sharp teeth, can proceed to play biting which, although painful, seldom cause serious harm. The developing pup, therefore, receives ample feedback regarding the force of its bites before it develops strong jaws - which could inflict considerable injury. The greater the pup’s opportunity to play-bite with people, other dogs and other animals, the better the dog’s bite inhibition as an adult.
Puppy Socialization
Proper puppy socialization is important when teaching your dog bite inhibition. Your puppy is a blank slate and needs to be taught proper behaviour around humans and other animals. Once the puppy is taught the right manners, he will continue it until adulthood. This is also true in other dog problems like why do dogs eat their poop and the likes.
The first and best way to start teaching your puppy to stop its biting is to do what his littermates would have done were they in the same position. Puppies often learn to quit biting through their fellow dogs. When a littermate gets bitten, he will yelp and go far. This same method can be applied by you. As your puppy bites you, yelp at him loud, stare at him at leave. This way you can ignore all his bad behaviors. Be persistent with this method and advise your family to do the same.
If your pup does not change then you can start applying the ”Time Out ”method. You just leave the room or take him into his crate. Another advice would be reading secrets to dog training review to get some idea on helpful training references.
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