When your puppy delivers a hard bite, yelp loudly. Then, when he startles and turns to look at you or looks around, remove your hand. Either ignore him for 10 to 20 seconds or, if he starts mouthing on you again, get up and move away for 10 to 20 seconds.
How do you punish a puppy for biting?
Give your puppy an alternative item to chew If they start nibbling at your fingers or toes while you're playing, offer a toy instead. Again, if they continue to nip, stop the play session immediately. If you've been training your puppy to sit, you might also redirect them by asking them to sit and rewarding with a toy.
Should I scold my puppy for biting?
The short answer is: no. It is not OK to punish your puppy. The most important thing during a puppy's first months of life is to teach him that you are his friend and protector and that you are reliable, predictable and fun. Your puppy most likely has no idea what you are punishing him for if you discipline him.
Why is my puppy biting me aggressively?
There are a few reasons that puppies may bite. The most common one is that they're curious, and this is another way to explore their world. They're also likely to chew things if they're teething as a way of relieving the discomfort. They may also nip playfully at each other or you from time to time.
How long does it take to train a puppy not to bite?
Biting is a frustrating and sometimes painful stage of puppy development, but however fierce your puppy may sound, and however hard he bites, it really is just playful and normal puppy behavior. And most puppies grow out of it by two years old, and have reduced their biting significantly by a year old.
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