If there is something that puppies often do, it is to bite. They need to explore everything, and for this they use their mouth as if it were a hand. This behavior, which at first may be funny to us, should be stopped as soon as possible, because although now it does not hurt or cause much damage, tomorrow it will have more strength and, therefore, it will be able to break many more things and It could even accidentally hurt us.
To prevent that from happening, we are going to tell you how to train my puppy not to bite.
Keys for the puppy to learn not to bite
To educate a puppy you have to be patients, constants y firm in our decision. In addition, the whole family must collaborate to prevent the dog from biting, since if only one person does so, the dog will end up confused and, probably, continue to bite. So it will be essential that everyone follows a series of "rules" so that, little by little, the animal understands that it cannot bite, neither on furniture nor on people.
How to teach him not to bite
The most recommended way to teach him is by using positive training, either with the help of dog treats, petting, or toys. In no case should you hit or yell, because doing so the animal would be scared and it would be very difficult to teach it, as it could end up becoming afraid of us.
So, always with patience, if we see that he intends to bite us, what we can do is:
- Give him a toy, such as a teether, and let him chew on it. This is especially helpful if you are chewing on furniture, clothing, or anything else.
- Show him a dog treat, ask for a, for example, "sit" and then give it to him.
- If what he is doing is biting other dogs, we will pick him up and place him in front of the other dog, so that he can smell his anus. In this way, the puppy will learn to respect other dogs.
With these tips, your furry will learn to behave, you'll see 😉.