![]() To date, I’ve written over 600 articles for dog owners on this site! Many of them have upwards of 200K shares. I like to help dog owners understand what’s ‘normal’ and what you can expect in terms of living with and training your dog - how to get through the ups & downs of potty training, chewing, teaching commands, getting your dog to listen, and everything else that takes place during that hectic first year! When I’m not training, walking, grooming, or making homemade treats for my dogs, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). My daily motivation is to help first-time dog owners be better prepared from the first day your new puppy enters your home. (And just because I love animals so much, I also worked at a Zoo for awhile!) I’ve been sharing my best ideas with others by blogging full-time since 1998 (the same year that Google started… and before the days of Facebook and YouTube). Professionally, I worked at a vet and have several friends who are veterinarians - whom I consult with regularly. ![]() I’ve always trained my own dogs and help friends train theirs, as well. I’m a lifelong dog owner - currently have 2 mixed breed Golden Aussies that we found abandoned on the side of the road as puppies. I like to help Dog Parents find unique ways to do things that will save time & money - so I write about “outside the box” Dog Tips and Dog Hacks that most wouldn’t think of. How To Stop A Puppy From Biting And Nipping FREE delivery Tue, Jan 17 on 25 of items shipped by Amazon. Since there should never be any question that YOU are the Alpha dog in your household, from this day forward you must never allow your puppy to nibble or bite at your hands or feet after you’ve told them NO. WOLLASTON Dog Muzzles, Dog Muzzle for Small Medium Large X-Large Dogs, Prevents Chewing and Biting, Soft Basket Dog Muzzle Allows Panting and Drinking, Breathable, Comfortable, Lightweight, Red, M. (Yes, you are part of your puppy’s “pack” now.) Nipping and biting at a person’s hand is the dog’s way of testing their dominance in the pack. Puppy biting says, “I’m more dominant than you!” While all puppies nibble and bite on your hands, your ankles, and everything else they can get their mouth on… you should not allow your puppy to nip and bite you (or other people) for this one reason: When puppy nipping and biting continues, it’s a dog’s way of attempting to “feel you out” in the moment and determine how much they can get away with (…aka how much of a boss dog they are). While it can be cute when a tiny puppy tries to do it, it’s an important habit to break because nipping and destructive chewing are two the. As a way to make their gums feel better when they’re teething. Often, this inevitably leads to a puppy nipping or biting at anything that comes near its face, particularly parts of people, as well as to destroying anything around the house it can get its teeth on.As a way to establish dominance around other dogs and people.As a way to play with other dogs and people.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |