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My young puppy bites my hands. Is this normal? How do I stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 1 month and 15 days old | 3.748 lbs

My dog is biting too much....i didnt yet get his first vaccination...bcz he is just 45 days...he bite me on my hand...is there is any problem??.....ndd pllzzzzz plzzzz plzzz help me how can i stop him to bite....i am too worried about this...

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on August 24th, 2017

Hi and thanks for your question. It is common for puppies to bite while they are teething. Like babies, they also like to explore and place things in their mouth. The best thing to do is to hide your hands while playing with Oreo and hide your hands when he tries to bite them. Offer a chew toy instead. Never take away unless you replace with something more appropriate like a toy. He will learn to associate toys as appropriate, hands are not. If your hand is hurt in any way, please contact your nearest MD. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on October 26th, 2018

    Play biting and nipping is very common in young puppies. Think of it as a toddler, and like toddlers, puppies explore the world with their mouths. You can yelp, and get up and walk away when your puppy bites too hard to help teach him what is appropriate play and comfortable or not. Once calm, you can redirect him to a toy to chew on instead, and be sure to praise him when he chews on it to help teach him that's what you'd like him to do.

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