How to STOP puppy and play BITING. #dogtraining #puppytraining #dogtrainer, by Thepainfreepettrainer on YouTube. 1 min 7 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 7 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick a toy your puppy loves and keep it within reach before play starts. You will swap it in the moment teeth touch skin.
Start gentle play with your hands near the puppy. Keep sessions short, around one to two minutes, so the puppy stays excited but not wild.
The moment teeth touch your skin, say a short sharp 'ouch' and stop moving. Let your hand go still instead of pulling it away.
Pause for two or three seconds. If the puppy backs off, offer the toy and praise calmly, then carry on playing.
If the puppy keeps biting, stand up, fold your arms and turn away for about 10 to 20 seconds. No talking, no eye contact.
If biting continues after the turn away, leave the room or put the puppy in a safe pen for one to two minutes. Keep it short and boring.
Return and restart play only when the puppy is calm. Repeat the same sequence every time teeth touch skin.
End each session with a chew toy or a short training game so the puppy learns what to do with its mouth instead.
Tips and common mistakes
Never hit, hold the muzzle shut or shout, as this can make biting worse and damage trust.
Keep sessions short and stop before the puppy gets overexcited, since tired puppies bite more.
Make sure every family member uses the same 'ouch' and turn-away response so the rules stay clear.
Give the puppy plenty of chew toys and short naps, as teething and tiredness drive a lot of biting.
Questions
At what age should puppy biting stop?
Most puppies bite less as they learn bite inhibition, often improving by four to six months. Adult teeth and consistent responses speed this up.
Should I yelp like a puppy when it bites?
A short, sharp 'ouch' can work, but a high-pitched yelp can excite some puppies more. If it winds your puppy up, use a calm turn away instead.
Is a time-out cruel for a biting puppy?
No, a short boring break of one to two minutes is fine. Keep it calm and brief, and never use the crate as punishment.
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