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

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pointer | Male | 7 months and 14 days old

My dog Pharoah always bites and always is hyper. What can I do to finish this behaviour from him

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 15th, 2017

Puppies are inherently energetic! Make sure Pharaoh gets plenty of exercise on a daily basis. Biting as an exploratory behavior occurs commonly in puppies. When he bites you, give him an appropriate chew toy and stop your interaction with him for a few minutes.

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