Discover How Easy It Is To Stop Puppy Biting Problems

In order to stop puppy biting, always use the word ‘No’ as the command word for correction of any sort. Say ‘no’ when your puppy chews on things that he oughtn’t. A firm ‘no’ should deter him from biting. And ‘no’ should also keep him from jumping up on people.

Your puppy must learn the word no as early as possible. This is the best word to use for correction, and if you teach them at an early age, they will always listen to it. Again, if you see your puppy chewing on something they are not allowed to chew, a firm “no!” is called for. If the word alone fails to stop their behavior, then tap them under the chin while repeating “no!”.

If this also fails to stop the undesirable behavior, stringer measures must be brought into play. Take some time to watch animals interacting with each other. They do not of course speak as such and thus do not tell each other what to do or not do. Animals instead use growling, bumping and posturing as deterrents. The encourage behavior via their facial expressions and vocalizing. When these fail for animals, they will resort to fighting.

Puppies learn how to behave by watching the pack. Your puppy is no different, except that their “pack” consists of your family! You must step in and take the part of pack leader. Just as in the wild, if a member of the pack steps out of line, the pack leader will correct the behavior; so should you.

Stay calm, cool & composed Keep your cool when you must correct your puppy’s behavior. You don’t want to scare your puppy, just teach him or her “don’t do what you are doing”. Frightening your puppy by way of trying to correct their behavior is counterproductive. Correction is about changing behavior to conform with the “pack” e.g. -your family, human society at large, not traumatizing your pet.

Correct immediately A puppy does not have a very long memory. You must correct them immediately; if you wait, the puppy will not connect the behavior with the correction, which will leave you with a confused puppy. Puppies are programmed by their instincts to bite; but they must be taught that humans are not to be bitten. You must stop puppy biting, even when they give you play bites. At a young age, they must learn that biting humans simply is not acceptable.

The same principles of correction apply to other undesirable behaviors like jumping on people. While it may be cute to have a puppy jumping at you, this could become dangerous if left unchecked; just imagine a fully grown Great Dane thinking jumping is acceptable behavior! Say “No” and push your puppy gently away when they jump on you. If they listen and stop jumping, don’t forget to praise your puppy. This will reinforce the desirable behavior.

Knowing the right way to train your puppy will make the entire process much easier for you and your puppy both. SitStayFetch is an e-book on the topic which has been earning great reviews from everywhere. Written by dog trainer Daniel Stevens, this 150 page e-book covers everything you need to know about training your puppy. Easy to read and follow, this book gives good advice on how to correct problem behaviors as well as teaching your young dog new tricks!