the first thing you must do is to provide a regular daily routine that includes ample opportunity for play (see enrichment, predictability, and scheduling and play and exercise). in fact a child’s response is often seen by the puppy as an invitation to increase its level of chase and play. if your puppy begins to bite or chew and tug on clothing, immediately stopping play (negative punishment) is the preferred response or walk away if the puppy persists. this sends …

puppies are full of boundless energy, they explore the world with their mouths and all they want to do is play. yet, to better understand this behavior, it helps taking a look back into what your puppy was doing when he was living with the breeder along with his litter mates and mom. it is therefore not unusual for puppies at this young age to yelp in pain and withdraw from play in surrender. so after the older dogs try …

a common complaint among new puppy owners is that their puppies are constantly biting their hands. biting and mouthing are normal puppy behavior and aren’t generally a cause for alarm or concern, and it certainly doesn’t mean your puppy is aggressive. when teething, puppies may feel uncomfortable and irritable, and most are looking for ways to try to soothe the discomfort in their mouths. mouthing, chewing, and biting are part of natural play behavior for puppies and dogs. an easy …

you might want to watch the replay of our free virtual workshop help! in this case, just taking some time to patiently leash-train him may solve the problem entirely. in this case, the behavior you want is that when the leash is clipped to the collar, he ignores the leash and walks with you, trotting merrily along, peeing on fire hydrants or whatever. you don’t need or want to get rid of the tugging behavior completely. with a long toy …

in the crate, the obvious thing for your puppy to chew is the crate bars. not only should your dog willingly enter the crate on cue, but he should also go into the crate of his own volition when he wants to chill out and relax. create a happy environment in the crate for your dog by fitting the crate with a comfortable crate pad or mat, providing your dog with lots of fun crate toys to occupy him, and …