Almost each and every dog owner must have faced this situation when their dog was a pup. So what does puppy biting means. Is it that the pup you have got is aggressive ?. Well nope, no pup is aggressive. Then why do puppy bites ? Heres the answer its simply the teething that provokes the puppy to bite on everything, nearly all the object including our hands, feet, shoes, furniture, bed and so on. Its same as we humans. We humans as a kids tend to bite all the object from plastic to nipples and I'm sure that each and everyone reading this must have done the same thing as a newborn and as a kid. Now if the pup is biting there should be some solution to stop it. Yes, we do have several simple solutions on how to stop a puppy from biting. Lets cover all the ways possible to stop a puppy from bitting.
- Provide ample of chews
Well, It can be ample of chew toys, such as bones, toys, and other chewing object which can easily be found in any pet store. Let the puppy chew on this things which is also healthy at the same time. Whenever a pup tends to bite just provide him his chew stick or his bone.
- Ignore the pup
Yes, Ignore the pup when he starts biting. Don't push the pup away as he will charge back again to bite you with more intensity. Just remember they are still puppies and have no idea about the intensity they are biting with. Just tap the nose of the pup with two finger and say "NO" in a firm voice. If the activity still persist. Avoid and ignore the pup and stop playing.
- Exercise the pup
Now as a dog trainer, we encounter many dog owners stating that their dog is not vaccinated and they cannot walk their dog outdoor. Well its true. But that doesn't mean you will not exercise him. Exercise can be anything and not just walk. It can be simply playing with the dog with a ball or a toy. The main motive is to drain out the puppies excessive energy, through playing the puppy will eventually get tired and will prefer sleeping and resting.
- Praise the right behaviour
Very important thing is to know when to praise a pup. There are instances where a pup is bitting and to distract the pup from bitting you provide treat to a pup. Well, you are making it more worse and making it clear to the pup that it is a good behaviour. Avoid praising the pup when biting. Simply ignore. Praise him instead when you tap on his nose and the pup stops biting.
- Avoid playing games that provokes the pup
Avoiding games doesn't mean you stop playing with the pup. Stop playing games where in the pup has to show his power. For e.g. Tug of war. Wherein your holding rope, toy or any object from the one end and letting the dog pull the same object from the other end. Remember you are just provoking the dog. It might seem that the pup is enjoying by listening to him growling and making noise. But no you are provoking the pup and over time he will become aggressive.
Hence this were the 5 best tips we have shared from our very own experience. Kindly follow them and you can stop your puppy from biting.
- Provide ample of chews
Well, It can be ample of chew toys, such as bones, toys, and other chewing object which can easily be found in any pet store. Let the puppy chew on this things which is also healthy at the same time. Whenever a pup tends to bite just provide him his chew stick or his bone.
- Ignore the pup
Yes, Ignore the pup when he starts biting. Don't push the pup away as he will charge back again to bite you with more intensity. Just remember they are still puppies and have no idea about the intensity they are biting with. Just tap the nose of the pup with two finger and say "NO" in a firm voice. If the activity still persist. Avoid and ignore the pup and stop playing.
- Exercise the pup
Now as a dog trainer, we encounter many dog owners stating that their dog is not vaccinated and they cannot walk their dog outdoor. Well its true. But that doesn't mean you will not exercise him. Exercise can be anything and not just walk. It can be simply playing with the dog with a ball or a toy. The main motive is to drain out the puppies excessive energy, through playing the puppy will eventually get tired and will prefer sleeping and resting.
- Praise the right behaviour
Very important thing is to know when to praise a pup. There are instances where a pup is bitting and to distract the pup from bitting you provide treat to a pup. Well, you are making it more worse and making it clear to the pup that it is a good behaviour. Avoid praising the pup when biting. Simply ignore. Praise him instead when you tap on his nose and the pup stops biting.
- Avoid playing games that provokes the pup
Avoiding games doesn't mean you stop playing with the pup. Stop playing games where in the pup has to show his power. For e.g. Tug of war. Wherein your holding rope, toy or any object from the one end and letting the dog pull the same object from the other end. Remember you are just provoking the dog. It might seem that the pup is enjoying by listening to him growling and making noise. But no you are provoking the pup and over time he will become aggressive.
Hence this were the 5 best tips we have shared from our very own experience. Kindly follow them and you can stop your puppy from biting.
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