The secret to stopping puppy biting…
…you don’t.
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Biting is normal, not naughty, and can last 5 months or longer.
Puppies often bite because they are teething, and biting is how they explore the world.
But here is how you manage it:
1) Appropriate exercise - the general rule of thumb is puppies can exercise 5 minutes per month of age, up to twice a day. So if you had a 3-month-old puppy, two 15-minute exercise sessions would be ideal. This rule applies until your puppy is full grown.
2) Mental stimulation - if your puppy starts biting or, better yet, is about to start biting, pivot to a quick training session or enrichment toys.
3) Redirect - use an appropriate chew such as a tug or, my favorite, a bully stick with a Bow Wow Buddy (promo GOLDEN for 10% off).