My 5-month-old puppy bites clothes and growls. Is this normal?

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My dog ​​bites my pants or dress, if I do not let him, he bark very loud and growl, he is 5 months old, is that behavior normal?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Yes, it's very normal for a 5-month-old puppy to try and grab whatever he can with his mouth - this is how puppies explore the world, and how they instinctively want to play. I would recommend getting some nice long, floppy rope or fleece toys that you can carry with you for him to grab when he gets excited, rather that biting your clothes. This is a better option than scolding him, which tends to just make the pup more excited and often makes things worse. If you need some hands-on guidance to help you with this, you can search for a qualified reward-based trainer in your area here: www.ccpdt.org

My 5-month-old puppy bites clothes and growls. Is this normal?

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