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My puppy's biting hurts me and my dog. How to manage teething?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 25 lbs

3 month olf golden male puppy is digging his teeth into everything including my 11 y/o golden and me. My hands and arms are all cut up. His teeth are like needles. How can I manage a painless transition from puppy teeth and adult teeth for both my other dog and myself.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2017

You can invest is different chew toys such as the elk antlers or water buffalo horns as they are stronger and more durable than raw hides. Kong also has good products for large breed puppies that you can fill with their different flavor sprays to make chewing a little more challenging therefore they do not get bored as easily. It is important to rotate the toys so he doesn't always have the same ones or he will get bored. When he bites you or something that is not allowed, you have to be consistent and tell him no then replace it with something that is appropriate until her learns the difference

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