From birth, puppies use their mouths to explore their surroundings. They find their mother and have their first meal. They clean themselves and they play with the other siblings with their mouths. This is a natural instinct for puppies. In order to have a well behaved dog you will need to train your puppy to stop biting. Play biting and nipping comes natural to your dog. You just need to let him know what is appropriate and what is not.
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When you begin training your puppy, it is important to realize that when he nips at you he is not being aggressive. You are part of his family. He is just testing his parameters and you should show him what boundaries you will permit. Some people don't mind a dog touching them with their teeth just so they don't bite down. They play with their dogs in this way. Others want no mouth contact at all.
When your puppy does bite you, you need to react immediately for him to understand that it is wrong and not tolerated. Yell loudly and turn away from him. This way he won't get any positive reinforcement from your reaction. Our dogs love us and want to please us. It's important not to look at him or speak to him for a few minutes. If he does bite again, you should yell, "No", again. When he does get the idea that biting is not right, be sure to praise him. Don't use force when teaching your puppy not to bite. This will encourage him to bite more.
Give him lots of positive chewing experiences. Chew floss and rawhide bones are great toys for your puppy to chew on. Give your puppy lots of exercise. A great game to play with him is Frisbee. He will love retrieving the Frisbee or ball and he can also chew on it a little as he brings it back. Wrestling with your puppy is not a good idea while you are teaching him not to bite. Don't slap your dog on his cheek. This encourages him to bite. Be sure to give your puppy lots of praise as you work on this training exercise. You and your puppy will grow to know each other and learn to respect each other as you continue your training together.
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