Puppies are among the cutest and most forgiven young animals on the planet—until they begin biting, that is. Nothing is safe from those tiny puppy chompers, whether it’s the couch cushions, shoes, hands, arms, or legs. Since puppies’ natural development includes tasting, nipping is both an inherent part of puppy play and a way for them to explore the world. As much as we can overlook a puppy, excessive biting and other aggressive tendencies should be stopped as soon as possible.
Things to keep in mind:
When should you be concerned about biting in puppies?
You should seek out a certified professional if your puppy:
- When a person approaches a resource, does it growl, snap, or bite them? (Food, toys, etc).
- Stiffens and stares at the person before biting.
- Is consistently biting and breaking skin.
- barks, growls, or nips (not during play) when guests arrive at the house
- Snaps or growls at children.
#Stage Two: Don’t Make Things Worse
Your first task at this stage is to maintain your puppy’s composure. Recall how we discussed excitement and attention. to be able to tell when he is getting too pumped up and “break up” the game.
The second task is to stop rewarding your puppy’s biting. Remember, a Labrador puppy’s favourite reward is your attention.
When the puppy bites someone, make sure he receives absolutely no reward. Especially no attention. The next stage explains how you can do that.