It can be challenging when your puppy takes its frustrations out on your nice new pair of shoes, your furniture legs and even your skin, but don't fret here are some tips you can follow that can stop your biting puppy in little time, and you don't have to be the Dog Whisperer to do it.
3 Ways To Stop A Biting Puppy Be The Alpha Dog 1.
Even in the animal kingdom there are rules and within the dog world, the alpha dog always calls the shots.
Ensure your puppy knows who's the boss by showing him or her you're the alpha or the dominant dog and discipline them when they exhibit bad behavior.
Never discipline in the human way this means to never spank or smack your dog under any circumstances as they won't understand this.
Use the same discipline as the dog world by roughing them a little and snarling at the same time when they use inappropriate behavior by biting.
This speaks volumes more than scolding will ever achieve and will get the message through loud and clear and will stop your puppy biting in no time at all.
Divert Their Attention 2.
Another great technique to stop your biting puppy is to divert their attention away from biting you, for example you can give them a toy that is more appropriate for them to chew on, that way they'll know that your hands and limbs are off limits and are not for gnawing on.
Reward With Positive Reinforcement 3.
Another sneaky psychological technique that works equally well on humans as it does animals is to reward good behavior with positive reinforcement, for example each time your puppy refrains from biting, pat their head, give them a treat or show them affection.
This will show the type of behavior that you prefer from your puppy and because they'll feel good will want to do more of what pleases you.
So there you have it, 3 techniques to get your puppy to stop biting you and your new shoes.