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Puppy Biting

Sending you and your puppy a very big welcome to our community!

Below are some of our favourite puppy biting resources from Susan, who has been raising puppies to be great family pets as well as world champion sports dogs for 30 years. These foundations are brilliant for all we do with dogs.

IMPORTANT! What to Ask Yourself First if Biting Escalates!
  • Is the puppy in PAIN? Check ears / mouth / body.
  • Is the puppy PENT UP? Has the puppy received enough mental or physical outlets in the day?
  • Is the puppy OVERTIRED? Puppies need a lot of sleep.
  • Is the puppy HUNGRY? Puppies should be fed at least 3 times a day. If it has been a long time between meals, the puppy could be over hungry.
  • Is the puppy OVER EXCITED? Over excitement is easy when we’re playing with our puppies, and it’s easy for them to bite. That doesn’t mean to never get a puppy excited, because remember that we need our puppies to bite occasionally to learn that they shouldn’t be biting at all.
Resources 
Podcast Video and Transcript - Episode 17:
Help! How do I STOP Puppy Biting?!
https://dogsthat.com/podcast/17/

Podcast Video and Transcript - Episode 18:
4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition (includes journal download)
https://dogsthat.com/podcast/18/

Podcast Video and Transcript - Episode 58:
How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids
https://dogsthat.com/podcast/58/

Podcast Video and Transcript - Episode 49:
How Your Questions Instantly Improve or Sabotage Your Dog Training
https://dogsthat.com/podcast/49/

Podcast Video and Transcript - Episode 71:
Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog
https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/
 
Episode 82: Aggressive Puppy Biting Solved
https://dogsthat.com/podcast/82/ 
 
 

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