Stop Puppy Biting Problems Before They Bite You

If you want to stop puppy biting (and you do, of course want that), the magic word for you to use with your puppy is simply: No. Whenever your puppy displays undesirable behavior, be it jumping on people, chewing things they oughtn't, or biting, a firm "No" should be your response. If your puppy is taught this all important word as a puppy, they will obey this command for a lifetime.

Your puppy has to learn that "No" is a word which they MUST listen to and associate it with them doing something they shouldn't. Anytime you see your puppy engaging in inappropriate behavior like chewing your shoes, a firm "No" should ensue. If this along does not stop your puppy, a tap under the chin and another "no" should be used.

If the tap under his chin does not deter him, then you need to employ a few stronger methods of correction. Tarry a while and watch animals interacting amongst themselves. You will find that they do not really tell each other what to do. They resort to body bumping, display fighting or growling. They encourage each other by barking and facial expressions. If even these measures fail, then they go for the jugular by outright conflict.

It is the pack behavior that goads them into observational learning. They synchronize their behavior to suit the requirements of the rest of the pack. In a pack if one creature does not toe the line, then the pack leader reprimands him about it!

Stay calm, cool & composed Keep your cool when you must correct your puppy's behavior. You don't want to scare your puppy, just teach him or her "don't do what you are doing". Frightening your puppy by way of trying to correct their behavior is counterproductive. Correction is about changing behavior to conform with the "pack" e.g. -your family, human society at large, not traumatizing your pet.

Correct immediately You must correct your puppy's bad behavior right away. A puppy does not have the best memory, meaning that if you wait to correct undesirable behavior, you will just confuse your pet. Correcting the behavior immediately will make the connection in your puppy's mind between the behavior and the correction. Doing so otherwise will just leave you with a perplexed pup who will only repeat the behavior later. A puppy bites instinctively; they must however be taught what not to bite. This of course means humans. A puppy must be taught as early as possible that biting people is simply not acceptable. Even play bites must be corrected, you want to draw a clear line here.

Use the same sort of corrective discipline in order to stop puppy biting or when he jumps up at people. Jumping up in jest might appear to be cute in a little puppy. But just think of the consequences if an adult German shepherd or Saint Bernard were to jump up on you. It could jeopardize your very safety! So when your puppy jumps up at you, say 'No' and push him gently to the floor. When he does listen go you, praise him generously in order to reinforce his behavior.

Knowing the right way to train your puppy will make the entire process much easier for you and your puppy both. SitStayFetch is an e-book on the topic which has been earning great reviews from everywhere. Written by dog trainer Daniel Stevens, this 150 page e-book covers everything you need to know about training your puppy. Easy to read and follow, this book gives good advice on how to correct problem behaviors as well as teaching your young dog new tricks!