7 Steps to Teaching Puppies Not to Bite
Set Clear Boundaries
Steps
Use the word ‘No’
Immediate Consequences
Redirecting Attention
Consistency is Key
Pre-empting the Behaviour
Be Realistic
Set Clear Boundaries
Puppies need routine and clear, firm, boundaries. From day 1, establish rules regarding biting. Consistency is key – every member of the household should follow the same rules to avoid confusion.
Usetheword‘No’
The word ‘no’ can be a powerful tool when used appropriately. When your puppy engages in biting, (or anything else you don’t want it to do), firmly say “no” in a calm but firm tone. No need to shout.
Immediate Consequences
If your puppy continues to bite after the ‘no’ command, introduce immediate consequences. This could include a brief time-out in a crate or safe space away from you. This action must be prompt.
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RedirectingAttention
Instead of focusing solely on what your puppy shouldn’t do, once you have corrected the biting, redirect their attention to what they can do.
Give your puppy a chew toy or something like a licky mat, kong or something to keep their attention.
ConsistencyisKey
Consistency is vital in training your puppy. Puppies learn by habit. Puppies are quick learners, and with the same result, every time they do something, they’ll start understanding that behaviour delivers negative consequences.
Pre-emptingthe Behaviour
Often a puppy will be more bitey when they are tired. They often have a time of day where it is worse. Preempt this, by putting pup in a crate or safe space, with a kong BEFORE the biting starts, Pup will most likely fall asleep.
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BeRealistic
If you have young children in the home, pup is bound to get excited if they are running around, or when they come home from school. Pop pup in their crate or safe space, with a kong or something exciting, at times like this.
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