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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Puppies may be cute, but they are usually untrained and can bite. Here are some steps and tips on how to stop your puppy from biting.

Steps

1. 1 Bring out your puppy. The socialization of the puppy is important to him, he must learn to behave correctly .. A well socialized dog will know how to play with other dogs and will not bite at the first sign of threat.
   • Socializing a dog helps her not to be intimidated when meeting a new dog or person.
   • Puppies need to be socialized with other dogs and people outside of your family.
2. 2 Assert your dominance over the puppy as soon as you bring him home. Although the puppies are adorable, they are also pack animals and follow the pack leader. Before you start training your puppy, make sure that he sees you as the leader of the pack and that he is not trying to assert his dominance over you.
   • Don't let your puppy get away with it when you bring him home. Establish clear boundaries about where the puppy is allowed to enter, when is allowed to eat, and what can be played.
   • If the puppy violates the established boundaries, punish him promptly and consistently. For example, if your puppy is only allowed in the kitchen, give him a verbal reprimand and remove him as soon as he enters the living room or bedroom.
3. 3 Discourage any attempts at grabbing or biting by giving a verbal warning immediately and then ignoring the puppy. While it may be cute, seemingly harmless, playful grabs can lead to aggressive habits.
   • Give a firm, clear spoken reprimand to your puppy when he bites. Say no in a stern voice and hold your hand in a commanding manner. This will teach the puppy that you are "in charge" here and that you do not approve of his behavior.
   • Ignore the puppy when he bites. Stop paying attention to him and return your favor only when he starts to behave correctly ..
4. 4 If your puppy is teething, tell him a firm “No!"if he grabs you with his teeth and let him chew on a toy or gnaw on a bone.
   • Puppies love to chew on things when their teeth are teething, you have to teach your puppy that he cannot bite a human and that he can only chew on the specific objects you give him.
5. 5 Make your puppy think he is hurting you every time he bites. In the animal kingdom, when puppies bite each other, they are only stopped by squeals of pain.
   • Squeal in a high voice or say "Ouch!" whenever your puppy bites you. Then stop playing with him.The puppy will know that if he bites, his playmate is leaving.
6. 6 Give a “physical reprimand” every time your puppy bites. You shouldn't hit the puppy, but you should create an unpleasant situation for him if he bites you.
   • Use a spray bottle and spray water in your puppy's face when he bites.
   • Wear gloves that are smeared with something that tastes bad. If your puppy bites your hand, he will soon come to the conclusion that the disgusting taste is related to the bite.
7. 7 Make sure your puppy gets enough physical activity every day. Puppies often bite or grab because they want to play or are bored ..
   • Train your puppy that games such as “fetch a stick,” frisbee, and tug-of-war are only suitable for playtime.
   • Take your puppy for a walk or run once or twice a day.
   • Plan at least 15-30 minutes of play time each day when the puppy can burn off some excess energy.
8. 8 See a professional. If your puppy still bites and none of the home methods work, consider hiring a professional trainer for your dog.
   • Dog breeders' clubs offer to attend courses on raising and training dogs.

Tips

• Be consistent in your training. Dog training takes time and consistency. You will have to constantly tighten the rules and teach the puppy what is right and what is wrong.
• Remind everyone in your family to follow the rules for teaching “not to bite”. If some family members allow themselves to be bitten and others do not, this will only confuse the puppy and make learning more difficult.
• Start training your puppy as early as possible. The younger the puppy is when you start training, the faster it will learn to follow the rules.
• Do not swing your arms or legs in front of the puppy's face. This will encourage him to bite your limbs while playing.
• If you have small children, do not leave them unattended with your puppy until he has learned not to bite people.

Warnings

• If you have an overly aggressive puppy, or if your puppy is a threat to the safety of your young children, you should consult a professional dog handler.