| There is no need to be worried if a puppy starts biting | | | | way this can be taught is through interaction with other |
| you. This is absolutely normal behavior for a puppy. | | | | dogs and puppies. |
| Chewing, biting and nibbling help puppies through the | | | | Your dog will learn not to fear other dogs if he is |
| painful teething period. As well, this teaches puppies | | | | allowed to socialize with them. Puppies are able to be |
| about eating and chewing skills. Biting and chewing are | | | | boisterous and play when they are with other dogs. It |
| viewed by puppies as play. | | | | is also an ideal way for a puppy to burn up excess |
| Even though biting is normal for puppies, you can do | | | | energy so you will be able to take home a calmer dog. |
| some things to stop your puppy from biting. It is your | | | | A puppy that is given lots of time to play with other |
| responsibility to help him understand what is | | | | dogs will be less likely to bite or nibble you or your |
| appropriate behavior when it comes to biting. | | | | family members. |
| Puppies are almost always cute and cuddly and they | | | | Puppy biting can be an issue if puppies do not receive |
| don't realize that their teeth can hurt. In their minds, they | | | | sufficient socialization with other dogs. There are two |
| are showing affection and playing. Even so, there will | | | | main reasons why dogs bite: fear or the need to |
| always be a few puppies that continue to bite. | | | | display aggression in order to get a person or thing to |
| Puppies must be taught to moderate their biting | | | | move away from them. A dog that is not used to |
| inclinations while they are young. You should stop | | | | being around other dogs is more likely to bite. Your |
| puppy biting by the time he is four months old or | | | | puppy biting issues will eventually stop provided that |
| younger. A puppy that is left with his mother would | | | | your dog is socialized at an early age. |
| learn to stop biting from her. All too often, puppies are | | | | It is essential that there be respect and trust between |
| taken away from their mothers before they have an | | | | you and your dog. This means that you should not |
| opportunity to learn to stop biting from her. | | | | shout at your puppy to discipline him. You should also |
| Introducing your dog to other puppies and dogs will help | | | | not do anything physical such as hitting, slapping or |
| to stop his biting behavior. It is probable that the | | | | kicking. A firm and authoritative tone should be used |
| company of other dogs will help your puppy to | | | | along with a consistent approach with rewards and |
| understand the lessons that his mother would have | | | | discipline. Constantly give your dog lots of affection. A |
| taught him. It is natural for puppies to bite and nip during | | | | puppy that knows he is loved will quickly learn to stop |
| play. Your puppy will quickly get the idea that he | | | | puppy biting. |
| doesn't like being bitten by other dogs, even in play. | | | | For a great guide to help you with your puppy |
| Puppy biting will eventually stop due to just this | | | | behavior problems, I recommend that you take a look |
| factor.Your puppy can't learn this from you. The only | | | | at: Stop Puppy Biting. |