Stop Puppy Biting - Step by Step
If you want to know how to stop a puppy biting, then this article will show you how. Specifically, we're going to talk about what you must not do, what to do if he is biting people, and how to stop this behavior once and for all. By the time you have finished reading this article, you'll know exactly what to do to stop a biting puppy. Let's begin by talking about some of the things you shouldn't do. Firstly, you should never use any kind of physical force when your dog bites. Your dog won't understand why you are doing this. Worse still, when it comes to biting, any form of aggressive behavior is likely to encourage further aggressive behavior in defense. This will create a vicious cycle and make the problem harder to overcome. In fact, negative reinforcement, or "punishment", is an outdated and ineffective method of dog training. Now let's talk about what to do if your puppy is biting you, specifically. The key here is to be in charge. You need to show that you're the "alpha dog". Your puppy will appreciate this, and it's what he expects from you. He wants you to be the leader of the pack, so he can feel safe and protected. He wants you to be in control. This might be difficult to put into practice if you're used to "humanizing" your dog - but remember, this is what's best for both of you. After all, you don't want your puppy to grow up and keep biting. So how can you stop this behavior? The first thing to do is work out what is causing it. Usually, a puppy will bite when he is playing and has become overexcited. Playful nipping is how puppies play with each other, but it isn't good if it becomes a regular habit. When he bites you, make a loud "yelp" sound. This will surpise your puppy, and it'll make him think he has gone too far and actually hurt you. This will discourage biting behavior in the future. He may even start to behave submissively, such as cowering or rolling over to expose himself.
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