unfortunately, what’s natural for puppies isn’t always what’s safe and for you, your family, and other dog friends. there are a number of safe and humane ways to help your puppy understand what’s a-okay (and keep him from) around 7 to 10 days after your puppy has received his full series of puppy vaccinations, plan some puppy play dates, sign up for a puppy class, or head to doggy daycare for a chance to spend time around other playful pets. …

we have a 5 month old lab and he would be the perfect pup if it weren’t for the biting. how do you expect a person/ child to quietly walk away when the puppy is pulling on their clothes and continuing to chase after them? we want to see your pup get bored with you and go grab a toy instead. i remove myself from him, as a result of him barking and knocking over the puppy gate. he will …

it’s important to help your puppy learn to curb his mouthy behavior. the ultimate goal is to train your puppy to stop mouthing and biting people altogether. if you watch a group of puppies playing, you’ll see plenty of chasing, pouncing and wrestling. this should startle your puppy and cause him to stop mouthing you, at least momentarily. if your puppy bites you hard again, yelp again. after the short time-out, return to your puppy and encourage him to play …

dogs are everywhere, so preventing dog bites is a necessity. even the nicest dog may snap or bite when it’s injured or afraid. responsible dog ownership and education of the public are the keys to keeping everyone safe. it’s a natural instinct that’s still present in domesticated dogs. this is why it’s important for everyone who interacts with a dog to understand what may provoke this aggressive behavior.

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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 …