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My dog chases, jumps, and bites people. How can I stop this behavior?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male

My dog likes to chase and jump at people it got worse and he started biting at the person. How can i stop this bad habbit?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 14th, 2017

Many dogs become excited and over-stimulated when people are running or playing nearby. I would recommend keeping Max on-leash whenever their are people nearby that he tends to chase and bite - this way, you can prevent him from being able to do this, and can also use praise and treats to reward calm behavior.

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