Have Your Dog Walk Up To You, Then Throw Treats Towards Him And Behind Him.
However, doing so will skip a vital step: Once your pup shows restraint or stops attempting to get the treat, give a quick “yes” and then reward with a different treat. Avoid playing games that encourage biting (roughhousing, etc).
If This Is The Case With Your Pup, After He Bites You, Remove Your Hand And Quietly Turn Around Or Walk Away.
Sometimes a biting puppy is really an overtired puppy, and they need to be put in a quiet space or crate to take a nap, according to the akc. Then stop playing for about a minute. If your puppy has a habit of biting during play, you need to set boundaries of what is and isn't acceptable.
Gently Put Your Puppy In Their Crate To Give Them A Chance To Calm Down And Prevent Them From Biting.
Also, give your puppy plenty of chew toys and bones so it has things that it's allowed to chew on. The scruffing shouldn’t be violent or hurt the puppy. By stopping you're removing the reward of a fun moving target.
Reward Your Pup When They Obey.
Your ultimate goal is to train your puppy that teeth don’t belong on human skin, and redirection is a great way to do this. Repeat the process whenever your puppy bites, and eventually start walking away even if your puppy just licks or puts its mouth on your skin. In the litter, the dam (mother) teaches bite inhibition.
Playdates With Adult Dogs That You Know Are Vaccinated Are Also Good Ways To Socialize Your Puppy With Other Dogs.
When she meets other people, or dogs, she behaves correctly, is submissive at first, but once that moment is gone, the biting will start again. After about a minute, you can resume play. If that doesn’t work, stand up and/or walk away.
