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.

In the episode you'll hear:

  • Why puppies bite and games to get you through this phase.
  • The 10 reasons puppies bite.
  • How to manage your puppy biting expectations.
  • Tips to build your puppy’s brain, body and connection with you.
  • Mistakes puppy owners make that increase puppy biting.
  • My Puppy Biting Prevention Protocol.
  • How to play the Consent & Console Game to mitigate puppy biting.

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Resources:

  1. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Biting Help with Susan Garrett
  2. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What’s Your Plan B?
  3. Podcast Episode 225: Keep The Food Bowl! Why Dogs Don’t Need 100% Hand Feeding
  4. Podcast Episode 17: Help! How Do I STOP Puppy Biting?!
  5. Podcast Episode 42: Behavior Chains: Are You Teaching Your Dog to be Bad to be Good?
  6. *Kongs
  7. *Wooden Chews
  8. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog’s Behavior
  9. Podcast Episode 232: Cracking The Canine Code: Prey Drive In Border Collies, Malinois And Other Breeds
  10. YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s 5 Games for Puppies
  11. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed
  12. Podcast Episode 18: Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition
  13. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett
  14. YouTube Playlist: Cooperative Care and Consent in Dog Training with Susan Garrett
  15. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation
  16. Podcast Episode 106: Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, Misunderstanding And Misapplication
  17. Podcast Episode 107: Pedicure Please: 3 Steps To Dog Nail Trimming Or Grooming Success At Home!
  18. YouTube Video: Vet Visits For Dogs: How To Create A Positive Experience For Everyone
  19. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube

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