A well-adjusted healthy adult dog does not bite. This indicates that the dog has
not had a healthy environment and proper training as a puppy. I am going to address how this can be prevented. Many of these tips will work on an adult dog also, but it is of importance to address the specific circumstances for that dog in addition to following these general guidelines.
For young puppies, nipping and biting are normal behaviors and rarely cause serious harm. It is a form of learning to them, natural behavior that wolfs and dogs in the wild display. However, it’s importantTo halt these behaviors before your dog reaches adulthood so that your dog is properly trained not to become a safety risk.
A dog, like a child, behaves in the manner he is taught to.
Instructions for puppy training
Begin the training while your puppy is young. Teach your puppy that biting is a no-no by saying loudly “no” when he attempts it and withdraw your attention from him (stop playing/petting him).
Another approach is to yelp as a puppy being bitten during too rough play. Your
puppy might react by playing more gentle.
Be consistent and persistent in your training. You will confuse your puppy greatly if you give in and roughhouse with him at times, and at others you condone the same behavior you allowed last time he attempted it.
Have plenty of chew-toys around, a puppy’s teeth itch when the puppy is growing. Make time to exercise and play with your puppy every day. Going for walks, playing fetch, and learning tricks will keep your puppy busy and happy, reducing interest in biting.
Reinforce your puppy’s good behavior with positive affirmations, a snack or extra petting, if he plays without biting and/or licks your hand without getting his teeth involved.
Enroll your puppy in an obedience class when he reaches 6 months is always good practice. You get to interact and learn from other dog owners, as well as a trainer specializing in behavioral training. Your pup will also guaranteed learn that roughhousing sometimes is not that much fun as he learns social behavior playing with the other dogs.
