My puppy is always hyper and biting. How can I train him to stop?

Simba is a great age for starting puppy kindergarten! This is a beginner obedience class and can help the both of you learn how to speak each other's language, tire Simba out, and get some basic behaviors started. Looking for a positive reinforcement class specifically for puppies is best, and be sure to check how many vaccines Simba needs in order to enroll. At home, you can help stop nipping behavior by yelping "ouch!" as high pitched as you can to mimic a litter mate that was played with too roughly. You can also simply stand up and walk away, stopping the play session. Once Simba is calm, you can then start playtime again. This will help teach him that getting too excited and nippy is no fun because it stops play. Giving him a treat when he calmly plays or chews on his own toys can also help to teach him what you want him to chew on instead of your hands.

This is completely normal puppy behavior - he will grow out of it as he gets older, but for now you will need to be patient with him, as this is how puppies explore the world and how they instinctively want to play. Make sure that he has a variety of different toys to provide an appropriate outlet for this behavior - long floppy rope or fleece toys for tugging, plush toys for biting and carrying, and smaller toys or balls for chasing and fetching. Providing items to chew on like bully sticks, cow or pig ears, rawhide chews, or food puzzle toys such as a Kong toy stuffed with peanut butter can also be helpful. If you are playing with Paopao and he bites your hands, just redirect him to one of his toys and use that to play with him instead. If you're petting him and he bites you, calmly stop petting and ignore him until he calms down. At this age, you may only be able to pet him when he is calm and sleepy - this is okay, and will improve as he gets older :)

The best thing to do is to make a loud, high pitched noise when he bites you and then give him a toy or chew that is appropriate for chewing. It will seem like he's not getting it, but realize that this is a phase and if you're consistent he will stop. This article has some good information: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues/destructive-chewing

Congratulations on your new puppy! It takes some time for puppies to learn to mind their manners. I recommend making sure that Percy has plenty of toys to chew on as his adult teeth are coming in. As you are playing with Percy and he starts biting, you should stop playing and tell Percy "no" and only begin paying attention to him again once he is calm. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have about Percy!

Puppies bite and chew out of boredom, when playing and during teething. As an owner, it is up to you to teach what is appropriate chewing and what is not. Always provide appropriate chew toys for your breed of dog. Correct him when he is chewing inappropriately (either the wrong item or too rough). Praise and reward him when he chews appropriately. If he gets too riled up during play, avoid those actions that bring him to that point. A trainer can assist you in teaching the "No bite" command and other basic commands.

Instead of you walking away, "banish" him to another room whenever he bites. Don't use his crate, if he has one, for this. You can also spray a bitter agent, such as Bitter Apple or Phooey, on your hands, just remember to wash well before you eat or touch your face. Be patient, firm and consistent in your training. He's still young and has a way to go in learning good behaviors.

Biting is normal puppy behavior but it is something you want to try to get under control quickly. There are a few methods to deal with biting and my favorite is to imitate another puppy. As soon as Apollo puts his mouth on you, 'yelp' and then walk away from him. Completely ignore him until he calms down. As soon as he does so, give him calm attention and encourage him to chew on something like a toy. If everyone is consistent with this behavior, most puppies learn quickly because they want their human's attention. That being said, not all puppies are cuddly. They are individuals just like people. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

First off, I highly recommend a beginner training class with Nero, and also getting him into something fun and active such as agility or flyball, as Sheepdogs are extremely smart and extremely prone to boredom. Sometimes, having a focused training class or activity can help get out that energy and put your dog to work so they are less likely to become bored and destructive. As for nipping, there are a few things you can try out: Have a toy or bone handy that you can put in Nero's mouth when he gets excited to give him something to chew on and be mouthy with other than your hands/arms. If he picks up a toy on his own, be sure to give him lots of praise to help teach him this is a good thing. If walking away or yelping doesn't help, teaching him something such as "settle" can help him to focus on calming down and relaxing instead of ramping up the behavior with more excitement. Grabbing his collar and holding him down is likely just exciting him more, but focusing on training such as

I recommend getting him into a puppy kindergarten obedience class. The trainer can help you guide his energy into less aggressive, destructive paths. Also, make sure he is getting lots and lots of exercise, going for long walks, take him for a jog, throw the ball for him, get a tug toy and let him play tug of war with you or another dog, get him out for play dates with other dogs (best left after his vaccination series is finished, at about four months of age). A tired dog is a happy dog, and one less likely to get himself into trouble with boredom. When you play with your puppy, let him mouth on your hands. Continue play until he bites especially hard. When he does, immediately give a high-pitched yelp, as if you’re hurt, and let your hand go limp. This should startle your puppy and cause him to stop mouthing you. (If yelping seems to have no effect, you can say “Too bad!” or “You blew it!” in a stern voice instead.) Praise your puppy for stopping. Resume whatever you were doing befo

This is normal behavior for a young puppy, however that does not mean that you want him to continue doing it. The earlier you start to correct these problems the easier it will be to train him in the long run. When Snoopy bites tell him loudy and sternly "no bite!" and place him on the floor away from you and ignore him for a couple minutes. You can also try to redirect his biting behavior by giving him something appropriate to bite or chew on like a toy. Be firm and be consistent and he will realize that when he bites he gets no attention from you and he will learn to stop.