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“Ouch! When your puppy bites…
MYTH: Biting means your puppy is being dominant, aggressive, or naughty.
REALITY: Puppies bite because they’re exploring, teething, or overstimulated.
Mouthing is developmentally normal. It’s how dogs learn about their world. It’s not personal, and it’s not rebellion.”
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“For younger puppies (under 6 months):
Avoid:
• Grabbing the muzzle
• Yelling or startling
• Holding their mouth shut
Try:
• Offering a toy they can bite instead
• Slowing things down if they’re too wound up
• Ending play gently when they’ve had enough
Young pups are still learning bite pressure. They need chances to practice, not punishment.”
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Logo: Ready, Pup, Go!
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“For adolescent puppies (6+ months):
Instead of:
• ‘No biting!’
• ‘Stop it!’
• Pushing them away
Try:
• Calm redirection to a chew or toy
• Marking gentle mouth pressure with ‘yes!’
• Pausing play when biting escalates
This helps your pup learn what behaviors do work to get your attention.”
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Logo: Ready, Pup, Go!
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“Here’s what’s really going on:
Puppies bite when:
🐾 They’re overtired
🐾 They’re overexcited
🐾 They need help shifting gears
🐾 They’re teething and looking for relief
Biting is a communication signal, not misbehavior.”
Background: Line-art puppy.
Logo: Ready, Pup, Go!
Biting doesn’t mean your puppy is being “bad.”
It means they’re teething, overstimulated, or overtired.
Here’s what to avoid and what to try based on your pup’s age (because baby and teen puppies need different things!).
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