Getting a puppy is one of life's greatest pleasures. With the right training and supervision, a puppy can grow up and provide a person with constant companionship and also a long lasting friendship. Even so, this can be easier said than done, particularly because owners lose the desire to train their furry pals when they see those adorable, heart-melting puppy eyes.
A frequent problem experienced by owners is the simple fact that the puppy bites, particularly when it starts to develop its milk teeth which can be razor-sharp and very tiny. As a naturally inquisitive and gregarious creature, a puppy reacts to its environment and surroundings and will often want to place physical objects in its mouth. When allowed by a person to do so, this can bring about dire consequences down the road. Biting poses a risk to the owner, to any person it may come in contact with and to the dog itself considering that it could be put down because of this bad behavior. That is why it is particularly essential to stop puppy biting.
Probably the most normal technique to stop puppy biting will be to take away the finger or hand from the mouth and then exchange it with a nylabone or a chew toy. This will serve two purposes: to start with, it teaches the puppy to distinguish good biting from bad biting; secondly, it lets the pup see what objects they are actually permitted to chew on.
One more straightforward technique will be to let out a loud "ouch," yelp or squeal. This reaction is very similar to its mother's response to discomfort and in the process, your puppy will understand that it must not do this. The trainer will need to then glare at the puppy and maintain a distance between him and the puppy. This means getting up and moving away.
On the other hand, a lot of people believe shaking a can filled with several coins and jumping on the couch as an efficient bite deterrent. This particular approach scares the puppy and it learns to link that horrible sound with the poor behavior. This will call for only very simple materials: a soda can plus a few coins. Empty the can and clean it. Put some coins inside then tape the mouth closed. Whenever the puppy starts to nip, give the verbal command, such as an "ouch," and at the same time, shake the can vigorously and shift away from the pup.
As can be easily seen, with a little work and persistence, an individual can easily stop puppy biting. Always keep in mind that slapping or hitting the puppy in the face won't work. It might do the opposite as the puppy will in fact believe that you're just playing or it might end up fearful of you.
A frequent problem experienced by owners is the simple fact that the puppy bites, particularly when it starts to develop its milk teeth which can be razor-sharp and very tiny. As a naturally inquisitive and gregarious creature, a puppy reacts to its environment and surroundings and will often want to place physical objects in its mouth. When allowed by a person to do so, this can bring about dire consequences down the road. Biting poses a risk to the owner, to any person it may come in contact with and to the dog itself considering that it could be put down because of this bad behavior. That is why it is particularly essential to stop puppy biting.
Probably the most normal technique to stop puppy biting will be to take away the finger or hand from the mouth and then exchange it with a nylabone or a chew toy. This will serve two purposes: to start with, it teaches the puppy to distinguish good biting from bad biting; secondly, it lets the pup see what objects they are actually permitted to chew on.
One more straightforward technique will be to let out a loud "ouch," yelp or squeal. This reaction is very similar to its mother's response to discomfort and in the process, your puppy will understand that it must not do this. The trainer will need to then glare at the puppy and maintain a distance between him and the puppy. This means getting up and moving away.
On the other hand, a lot of people believe shaking a can filled with several coins and jumping on the couch as an efficient bite deterrent. This particular approach scares the puppy and it learns to link that horrible sound with the poor behavior. This will call for only very simple materials: a soda can plus a few coins. Empty the can and clean it. Put some coins inside then tape the mouth closed. Whenever the puppy starts to nip, give the verbal command, such as an "ouch," and at the same time, shake the can vigorously and shift away from the pup.
As can be easily seen, with a little work and persistence, an individual can easily stop puppy biting. Always keep in mind that slapping or hitting the puppy in the face won't work. It might do the opposite as the puppy will in fact believe that you're just playing or it might end up fearful of you.
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