Stopping your puppy from biting
Puppies explore the world with their mouths, and biting is especially common while their teeth are changing. When you teach a puppy what it may bite and how hard, the biting phase passes without anyone having to fear those sharp teeth.
You will need
- A variety of chew toys, including ones that can be chilled
- Chews suitable for the puppy's age
- Treats
- A puppy gate or playpen
- A quiet resting place
Steps
Understand why puppies bite
Biting is increased by eagerness to play, tiredness, overexcitement and teething, which usually happens at around 3–7 months of age. Hard biting is not usually aggression.
Offer something it may chew
Stop play when biting is too hard
Make sure it gets enough sleep
Ease teething pain
Guide children in play
Avoid physical punishment
Follow its progress
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