It is extremely common for new puppies to bite and nip their new owner and as such it is usually the first problem a new owner will have 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. Puppies bite for a reason, so realising why they do it is the first step to overcoming the problem.
**Why Do Puppies Bite**
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.
Exploration.
To dominate.
Excitement.
Your Puppy is scared.
Instinct.
Teething pain.
Hunger.
Not all puppies are affected by all the reasons and an article like this cannot hope to address them all, 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. Play biting is the top behaviour to explain puppy biting.
**Stop Puppy Biting**
Coming up are the surefire ways to stop a new puppy from making a meal of you and the family, but, without a consistent approach they will work no better than doing nothing, in fact it may be worse. All the family need to be aware of the approach being taken to control the puppy nipping, kids especially, and all should apply the rules without exception. Consistency and a sensible puppy will ensure success in a very short period of time, less than a day is possible.
Let puppy know.
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, 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, do this with everyone who gets bitten and puppy will stop almost immediately to every ones benefit.
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 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.
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