Teaching your puppy not to bite
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It goes further than this though as if the puppy’s chewing and biting habits are not brought under control, then there is the real chance that it may hurt someone or even cause damage to your home. To prevent this from happening it is essential that your new puppy is taught the appropriate chewing and biting behaviour.
1. If a puppy is taken from its mother too soon it will not have had the opportunity to learn when and when not to chew. The mother and other pups of the litter have their own ways of teaching each other when the biting has gone too far. A pup should not be taken from the mother until after seven weeks which, coincidently, is the best time for it to begin bonding with its new owners. Once its sharp, needle-like teeth start to appear and the pup nips its mother, she will normal leave the area making the youngster question its actions. If, when playing with its litter mates, the puppy bites one of them too hard, it is usually rewarded with either a loud yelp which startles the biting pup, or an even harder bite in retaliation. Either one gives the pup a lesson he / she will never forget.
2. You will need to buy chew toys to allow the pups’ inquisitive nature something to focus on. You will not stop him chewing, but you can teach him to chew only the toys you provide rather than your dining room furniture legs. Make sure the toy you buy is challenging for your puppy and if possible one that has some kind of treat inside. This will keep the pup chewing all day, following their keen sense of smell, to get to the rewards on offer inside the toy. Once the dog understands that there is no benefit in biting you or your family and that treats can be had, he / she will look for their favourite chew toy instead.
3. The final point to note is that if your puppy does bite you, then you need to treat it in the same way that its mother would in the same situation. Make some sort of noise that lets the pup know that you are hurt. Even if does not actually bite you and is just chewing something it shouldn’t, a loud yelp will help to teach it right from wrong. If that doesn’t work, leaving the room, just like the mother dog would, should do the trick. Remember, do not hold a grudge against your puppy, he or she is just acting instinctively; it is up to you to teach them the rules.
Following these few tips will help your new puppy to become an all-round better dog and one that does not nibble, chew or bite you.
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