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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.

It is very essential that your puppy understands that ‘No’ is a very strong word of correction which he must necessarily follow. So when you see you puppy chewing on something that he should not, then just say, ‘No!’ in a very firm voice. If this does not discourage him from biting, then give him a firm tap under his chin.

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 behavior of the pack which teaches animals the behavior expected of them. They follow along with the pack; and the pack leader will enforce the rules! You must of course take on the role of pack leader when it comes to your puppy.

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 immediately. A puppy does not have much sense of recall. Hence if you correct him after a lapse of some time, he will just not be able to fathom what you are trying to tell him. In order to stop puppy biting, correction that is not done immediately will only confuse him and leave him feeling totally perplexed. Puppies bite by instinct. But this instinctive reaction left unchecked can turn into a very nasty habit. You must nip it in the bud. Your puppy must be made to realize that he must not bite humans. It will just not be tolerated. Correct him even when he gives you those playful little puppy bites.

Correct your puppy the same way with other behaviors like jumping. While it might seem cute when they are still a puppy, a fully grown dog who thinks this is OK could accidentally injure someone. When your puppy jumps at you, push them down gently and firmly say “No”. Be sure to reward them when they listen with ample praise to reinforce the good behavior.

Getting the proper information will make this process of training your puppy easier and more pleasant. An e-book that has been getting rave reviews is SitStayFetch. It is written by professional dog trainer and lover, Daniel Stevens, who writes a 150 page e-book that covers every facet of puppy training. It provides sound advice on everything from how-to correct behavioral problems to the best way to teach your puppy a new trick. The delivery style is easy-going and reading it is engaging, interesting and informative.

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