My 2-month-old puppy is hyper, won't listen, and bites. How to train?

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My puppy doesn't listen. He is 2 months old, and very, very active. I try to get his energy spent, but after playing with him for over 4 hours, he doesn't tire out. I read online, that a puppy needs to burn energy in order to listen, my pup (Simba) does the opposite. I've tried rewarding him, using body language, saying 'No', praising him, startling him, and even shouting. He only gets more aggressive and bites harder. I don't know how to train him, before he gets used to this behavior. Help. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 24 days old | 14 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

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.

My 2-month-old puppy is hyper, won't listen, and bites. How to train?

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