I’ve done several episodes on puppy biting, but my new Border Collie, Prophet, is one of the bitiest I’ve ever owned. Today I’m expanding on how to save your feet and hands from puppy teeth with the top ten reasons puppies bite, the biggest mistakes we make during puppy biting, and a preventative action plan for puppy biting I’ve never shared before. Plus, a great new Plan B game for when the puppy is actively biting you. Remember that most biting and nipping is natural as puppies explore new environments with their mouths, so have realistic expectations for your new family member.
🐾Key Episode Moments:
00:00 Susan Garret’s Field Guide to Surviving Puppy Biting.
01:07 Why Puppies Bite 1: Does Litter Size Matter?
02:14 Why Puppies Bite 2: Overstimulation/Overexcitement
02:27 Why Puppies Bite 3: Overtired
02:54 Why Puppies Bite 4: Hungry
03:14 Why Puppies Bite 5: Frustration
03:49 Why Puppies Bite 6: Too Much Confinement
04:11 Why Puppies Bite 7: Fear
04:39 Why Puppies Bite 8: Attention Seeking
05:15 Why Puppies Bite 9: Previously Reinforced Behaviors
06:06 Why Puppies Bite 10: Lack of Appropriate Chew Items
06:34 Puppies investigate with their mouths.
07:34 Realistic puppy expectations around mouthing.
08:16 Proper puppy engagement, exercise and relationship building.
09:07 Inappropriate puppy biting reinforcement.
09:43 Train your puppy on leash.
11:04 Puppy bite prevention tips.
11:21 Play relationship, brain-, and body-building games with puppy.
11:52 Why daily long walks with puppies aren’t necessary.
13:30 Puppy Biting Prevention Step 1: Have a schedule
15:40 Puppy Biting Prevention Step 2: Recordkeeping
16:03 Puppy Biting Prevention Step 3: Intentional Training Games and Cooperative Care
16:48 The Consent & Console Game to stop puppy biting.
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Resources:
1. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Biting Help with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy03hWZgAQfG1t5Q6YzGPi7z&feature=shared
2. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What’s Your Plan B? - https://youtu.be/cC6MXgZaGD0
3. Podcast Episode 225: Keep The Food Bowl! Why Dogs Don’t Need 100% Hand Feeding - https://youtu.be/QLcnSeRmL-U
4. Podcast Episode 42: Behavior Chains: Are You Teaching Your Dog to be Bad to be Good? - https://youtu.be/2hUNPHcotvA
5. Kongs* - https://geni.us/kong-toy
6. Wooden Chews* - https://geni.us/wood-chew
7. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog’s Behavior - https://youtu.be/BDmQBOA-bCA
8. Podcast Episode 232: Cracking The Canine Code: Prey Drive In Border Collies, Malinois And Other Breeds - https://youtu.be/uHBLvBj0Jqo
9. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s 5 Games for Puppies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxd1sVEQp2Y
10. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://youtu.be/zBH2lKVxj58
11. Podcast Episode 18: Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition - https://youtu.be/HmKUv7pQYQU
12. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe&feature=shared
13. Podcast Episode 17: Help! How Do I STOP Puppy Biting?! - https://youtu.be/6WpFeiJUxTQ
14. YouTube Playlist: Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1wgUlMBX63miIBBpxE-DAO
15. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://youtu.be/FRmLd4k5qGk
16. Podcast Episode 106: Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, Misunderstanding And Misapplication - https://youtu.be/mzoUUJT5eiQ
17. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home! - https://youtu.be/JIPxgReFk58
18. YouTube Video: Vet Visits For Dogs: How To Create A Positive Experience For Everyone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJc42BfNre4
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