Why does my dog whine, pull on leash, and bite? How can I fix it?

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Why does my dog whine when I don't let her pull the leash where she wants me to go?(she also always pulls on the leash and she has escaped a few times.)why does my dog just bite random things(me,furniture) even after I tell her no and give her one of her toys how do I fix this. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 8 months and 20 days old | 38 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

It's likely that Darby is frustrated about not being able to get somewhere that she wants to go - you can help this problem by calling her name and encouraging her to go in a different direction, and rewarding with a treat when she follows you. Biting and mouthing is very normal behavior for a puppy this age - this is how puppies explore the world, and how they instinctively want to play. Make sure that she 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. She should also have lots of different things to lay and chew on, such as bully sticks, rawhide chews, cow or pig ears, and puzzle toys such as a Kong stuffed with peanut butter. She will grow out of this behavior on her own as she gets older, but in the meantime, just redirect her to one of her own toys and use that to play with her instead. If she continues to get overly excited and try to bite, give her something to chew on (such as one of the options I mentioned above) to encourage her to settle down and relax for a while.

Why does my dog whine, pull on leash, and bite? How can I fix it?

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