Discover How Easy It Is To Stop Puppy Biting Problems

May 13, 2008

by Dog Training Diva

If you want to stop puppy biting (and you do, of course want that), the magic word for you to use with your puppy is simply: No. Whenever your puppy displays undesirable behavior, be it jumping on people, chewing things they oughtn’t, or biting, a firm “No” should be your response. If your puppy is taught this all important word as a puppy, they will obey this command for a lifetime.

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.

It is the behavior of the pack which teaches animals the behavior expected of them. They follow along with the pack; and the pack leader will enforce the rules! You must of course take on the role of pack leader when it comes to your puppy.

Stay calm, cool & composed. One thing that you must remember when trying to stop puppy biting and at all times is to NEVER show your anger when you are correcting your puppy. Always retain and maintain your composure. You are not trying to frighten your puppy. All you want to convey to him is, “Do not do that.” Remember that correction is not being used to terrorize your pet or to intimidate him. It is just a tool that is being used to ensure that his behavior is molded in a manner befitting to life amidst the human society.

Correct immediately You must correct your puppy’s bad behavior right away. A puppy does not have the best memory, meaning that if you wait to correct undesirable behavior, you will just confuse your pet. Correcting the behavior immediately will make the connection in your puppy’s mind between the behavior and the correction. Doing so otherwise will just leave you with a perplexed pup who will only repeat the behavior later. A puppy bites instinctively; they must however be taught what not to bite. This of course means humans. A puppy must be taught as early as possible that biting people is simply not acceptable. Even play bites must be corrected, you want to draw a clear line here.

Correct your puppy the same way with other behaviors like jumping. While it might seem cute when they are still a puppy, a fully grown dog who thinks this is OK could accidentally injure someone. When your puppy jumps at you, push them down gently and firmly say “No”. Be sure to reward them when they listen with ample praise to reinforce the good behavior.

Knowing all the correct ways to train your puppy will make the entire process of training much easier on you and on your new family member. An e-book which many recommend for puppy training is SitStayFetch, by professional dog trainer Daniel Stevens. Mr. Stevens has managed to include all the “must knows” of puppy training in this 150 page easy to read e-book. Whether you need to stop problem behaviors or teach your puppy a trick, this e-book has you covered!

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