Stop Puppy Biting.

It is extremely common for new puppies to bite and nip their new owner and as such it is usually the first problem a new owner will have to overcome. The puppy is not being malicious, far from it, this is normal behaviour for a new dog, however there is danger that if left unchecked the puppy could become a liability when it grows. To stop puppy biting becoming a problem for you there are some very simple tactics that will stop the danger in its track before it can get out of hand. Puppies bite for a reason, so realising why they do it is the first step to overcoming the problem.

**Understand Why Your Puppy Bites**
The reasons why puppies bite are varied and need various responses so it is essential that you know which is the cause of the biting.

The puppy is playing.
Investigation.
To be leader of the pack.
Excitement.
Your puppy is angry.
The hunting instinct.
Growing pains.
Your puppy is hungry.

Not all puppies are affected by all the reasons and an article like this cannot hope to address them all, We are concentrating on the most common reason here along with general good practice that will probably deal with any puppy biting, whatever the underlying reason. The puppy is playing is the reason for most puppy biting problems we experience.

**How To Stop Puppy Biting**
The advice and tips that follow are all positive ways to stop your puppy biting, but, consistency is the key to success. All the family need to be aware of the approach being taken to control the puppy nipping, including kids, there should be no time that the rules don’t apply. Consistency and a sensible puppy will ensure success in a very short period of time, less than a day is possible.

Let puppy know.
Follow the way puppies play in the pack, when your puppy bites, let out a yelp and immediately stop playing and avoid eye contact for a while, usually after a short time your puppy will approach you to make up. When puppy knows you should either continue the play and repeat the process every time puppy bites, do this with everyone who gets bitten and puppy will stop almost immediately so everyone can enjoy pain free play sessions.

Puppy Biting Tips

1. Let puppies socialize.
2. Have chewable toys that belong to your puppy.
3. Beware of overstimulation
4. Avoid leaving alone for long periods

These and many more tips will be discussed in upcoming articles. Start training your puppy almost immediately and you will reap the benefits of a long, loyal and loving relationship.

The puppy years - they are what YOU make them.