How to get your Pup to stop biting
If you’re a new puppy parent, you might find yourself concerned about biting. Puppy biting is not only natural, but it’s also a sign that your puppy is growing and learning about their world.
As long as your puppy isn’t hurting anyone or anything, then this is a normal part of their development. That said, there are some things you can do to help manage your puppy’s biting instinct and keep everyone safe.
Why Puppies Bite
Puppies bite to explore the world. They are teething, and they want to chew on things, including you sometimes!
Puppies bite because they are bored or need more stimulation than you can provide. Puppies also may be excited or anxious when they bite–it’s their way of communicating how they feel at that moment.
What You Can Do to Get Your Puppy to Stop Biting
- Don’t play rough with your puppy.
- Don’t play with your puppy when they are biting you.
- Give your puppy a toy to chew instead of a household item or you.
How to Puppy Proof Your Home
There are some things you can do to make your home safer for your puppy:
- Remove anything that can be chewed. This includes shoes, remote controls, and electrical cords.
- Keep your puppy in a crate when you are not home, so they don’t chew on anything else while you’re gone. For more information on crate training, check out this blog.
How to stop Puppy from Biting
When Will Your Puppy Grow Out of Biting?
The good news is that your puppy will grow out of biting. The bad news is that it could take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks and sometimes months.
Puppies generally grow out of the teething phase between 5 and 6 months old. This means that if your puppy has stopped biting you or only occasionally nips at people’s hands and feet by this point in time, your puppy is well on their way to growing out of this somewhat annoying habit!
If not, don’t worry; there are still ways to help him learn not to bite so much while he develops both physically and socially (which is important for any dog).
Follow These Steps To Reduce Puppy Biting
- Reinforce good behavior with praise and treats.
- Use a firm voice, and don’t reward bad behavior.
- Be consistent in your training methods so your puppy knows what to expect from you at all times (and vice versa).
- Don’t let the puppy get away with bad behavior, even if it seems harmless or funny at first-this will just make them think they can do whatever they want later on in life!
If you follow these steps, your puppy will be on their way to being well-behaved. It is crucial that you don’t get angry or frustrated with your puppy when they bite. This could lead them to think that biting gets attention from their human family members, and they’ll continue doing it as they grow up into adult dogs.
For more information on puppy training, check out our other articles!