{"id":8834,"date":"2021-12-10T20:39:41","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T20:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=8834"},"modified":"2023-02-10T16:10:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:10:52","slug":"how-to-stop-a-puppy-from-biting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/how-to-stop-a-puppy-from-biting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop a Puppy From Biting \u2014 Best Tips and Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have a dog that bites you, family members, or your friends, you know how stressful it can be. Although younger dogs are naturally mouthy and like nibbling on everything, biting should not be encouraged. To help you, we\u2019ve created a thorough guide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s learn <\/span>how to stop a puppy from biting<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Short Guide on Dog Biting<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you start learning about training, it\u2019s essential to know what causes biting and if you should be worried about your dog\u2019s behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n

Puppies vs. Adult Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n

For young dogs, mouthing and nipping are a part of their instinct. However, biting is a bit more serious, and there are huge differences between a puppy and an adult dog that bites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Puppies<\/span><\/h4>\n

Puppies are mouthy by nature, and they bite each other as they play. They also use mouthing to explore the world. Additionally, like human babies, they chew on things to relieve the discomfort while teething.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although a puppy\u2019s biting phase is unavoidable, it should eventually end. By the time it is 6\u20137 months old, a puppy should stop biting, since they\u2019re no longer teething. If they don\u2019t, training them to stop will be necessary. Fortunately, puppies learn quickly and will stop mouthing you in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n

In general,<\/span> training your puppy is one of the most important things<\/span><\/a> when welcoming them into your home. Training them to stop biting is just one of the essentials of having a dog.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adult dogs<\/span><\/h4>\n

Adult dogs generally shouldn\u2019t bite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if they weren\u2019t trained when they were puppies, you\u2019ll need some time, patience, and consistency to do it now. They\u2019ve already learned that bad behavior is acceptable, so they\u2019ll have to unlearn it first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aggression vs. Play Biting \u2014 How to Identify Them?<\/span><\/h3>\n

To know if your dog is simply playing or is showing aggression towards you, family members, or strangers, you should look at their body language.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Playful Dog Signs:<\/span><\/h4>\n