Help! My Puppy is Biting – Learn How to Stop a Puppy From Biting

Teaching a puppy not to bite can be a challenge. While puppy biting and nipping starts out as a bit of fun, it needs to be stopped as soon as possible to avoid problems later on when the puppy becomes an adult.

Why do puppies bite?

Young puppies that bite are going through a perfectly natural phase of puppy hood, especially when the puppy is in the teething stage. During this time a teething puppy will more bite and nip on just about anything the she can get her mouth on. Also, biting is a form of social play.

If the puppy was with the rest of the litter, this is how she would be playing with the other puppies. If one of the littermates gets out of hand, the other puppies will let the puppy know.

Because the puppy has no littermates, she will play with you the only way it knows how. It is up to you to show her that this type of behavior is not acceptable.

How do you stop a puppy from play biting?

There are several methods to help you teach your puppy not to bite:

Have a variety of toys available for your puppy. If your puppy start to bite, redirect her attention to her toys and praise her when she starts chewing on the toys Provide ample exercise for your puppy. A tired puppy will is less likely to bite on you household item Don’t wave your hands around the puppies face as this will provoke the puppy to play bite