😬Puppies use their mouths to explore the world, especially during the socialization phase.
🦷Teething can make biting more intense, but it usually ends by 8 months of age.
🏠Puppy-proof your home and provide appropriate chew toys to redirect biting behavior.
🧩Teach your puppy desirable behaviors, such as playing with toys and interacting without biting.
🐾Enlist the help of a professional trainer or behaviorist for personalized guidance if biting persists.
Why is my puppy biting me?
—Puppies bite to explore their environment and engage in social play. It's a normal behavior.
How long does teething last?
—Teething usually ends by 8 months of age, but the intensity may vary between individual puppies.
How can I redirect my puppy's biting behavior?
—Provide appropriate chew toys, puppy-proof your home, and teach your puppy alternative behaviors, such as playing with toys.
What if my puppy's biting persists despite redirection?
—If biting continues to be a problem, it's advisable to seek guidance from a professional trainer or behaviorist for personalized assistance.
Is puppy biting a sign of aggression?
—In most cases, puppy biting is not a sign of aggression but an age-appropriate behavior. However, if biting becomes aggressive or harmful, professional intervention is crucial.
00:00Biting can be frustrating when raising a puppy, but it's a normal behavior.
02:35Puppies use their mouths to explore the world during the socialization phase.
06:39Teething can make biting more intense, but it usually ends by 8 months of age.
10:20Puppy biting may persist if it has become a habit through play or attention reinforcement.
13:40Professional training or behaviorist intervention is recommended for persistent biting issues.
