28April 2018
Puppy Nipping: What to do and how to stop it.
In this video we go over puppy nipping. The star for our video today is Lily, a 3-month-old Havanese. For puppy nipping and biting, any time the puppy puts their mouth on you, pause and make a loud “Ouch” sound, even if the puppy’s teeth do not make contact. Usually this will work best. If this does not work and the puppy continues to bite after you, make a loud clap with your hands and use your No Reward Marker, “Eh Eh” or “Uh oh.” Saying this marks the biting behavior and something you do not approve of. Often times the puppy is just playing and we must remember that they are babies and they are still learning about the world. Remember to have patience. If your puppy is really biting try and redirect their mouth onto a toy or bone or chew. Often times the more exercise you can give your puppy in a healthy appropriate way, the less energy they will have to take out on you by nipping. Puppies will also sometimes bark and growl when nipping. This is usually just play. If you do feel that your puppy has become aggressive, seek a qualified trainer in your area.