Stop Your Puppy Or Pet’s Nipping And Biting
My lab pointer loves to nip and bite, she is an extraordinarily playful dog but what she does not realize is that her little nips and bites can do some damage to my skin and other peoples’ skin. Though nipping and biting is fun and harmless in a puppydog or kitten, it is not when a full-grown dog with full-grown fangs does it.
It is important to keep your pet under control and teach them when they’re young so they know what behavior is acceptable and what isn’t. Worse yet, if your pet starts off believing that nipping and biting is O.K it can change into more aggressive behavior, so to stop the nipping and biting by following these steps.
One way to stop your pet’s continual nipping and biting is to provide them with enough toys that they can play with and put in their mouth. When my dogs were puppies I frequently let them bite or nip on my fingers , however , you do not need to permit them to do this all of the time because they will think your fingers are there for them to chew. Providing them with enough toys to pinch and bite gets their mind off of your fingers. For dogs, rubber toys or rawhide bones are perfect for them to munch. For cats, a rag or play mouse is ideal for them to play with.
Next time your pet attempts to nip or bite your fingers, let out a yap like the sound of another animal. If your pet believes they have hurt you, they will realize that biting or nipping at your fingers isn’t a good thing to do. They may even lick your fingers. When your pet stops after your howl, make sure you give them a pleasant pat or a treat.
This next technique always worked for me. A simple, loud, and firm NO! And ignoring them for a minute or two always appeared to do the trick. The firmness and gravity of your voice will alert your pet to the proven fact that biting and nipping on you isn’t acceptable. And when you stop playing with them they feel ignored and at last will associate your dissatisfaction with their nipping and biting. You may grab their collar, look them firmly in the eye and shake them sharply telling them who the boss is.
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