Things You'll Need:
- Dog chew toys
- <br>Old towel
- <br>Knotted rope
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Step 1
Decide on what is acceptable. Some pet owners don't mind light nips from their dogs, while others believe any biting is unacceptable.
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Step 2
Don't wait. As soon as your puppy starts teething, you should begin to correct him when he bites too hard.
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Step 3
Whenever your puppy hurts you, sharply say "stop," "ouch" or something similar. Dogs yelp when they are hurt, so your puppy will immediately recognize this as a cry of pain, and should stop.
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Step 4
Immediately give the puppy a toy to chew on. Leave several toys around and, any time your puppy hurts you, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
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Step 5
If the puppy continues to bite too hard, leave the room, put her in her kennel, or do something else that doesn't involve the puppy for a few minutes. This will teach the dog that, if she continues to bite, you will not play with her. A few minutes is enough time for the puppy to understand.
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Step 6
Don't forget about other things that the puppy isn't allowed to chew on. If he starts gnawing your shoes, socks or other things he isn't allowed to bite, say a sharp "no" and give him the toy.
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Step 7
Use an old, knotted rope, towel or something similar as a toy you and the puppy can use to play tug of war. Puppies have a lot of aggressive energy and love to chew things, so having an outlet for those instincts will make your dog happier and provide you both with a lot of fun.
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Step 8
Give the puppy something to do. A lot of dogs are trained to work, and will behave better when they have some task to perform. Teach your puppy to carry things for you, or to play fetch.
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Step 9
Teach your puppy to heel. Even the most well-behaved canines get a bit out of hand from time to time. A "heel" or "sit" command will stop him when he gets too excited.
Comments
samson404 said
on 10/15/2008 LOVE ehOW!!! ITS HELPING ME SO MUCH!
bmi57 said
on 6/19/2008 Thank you very much for your advice. I need it.