How can I stop my puppy from biting me playfully and aggressively?

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My puppy is a very active, playful dog but he likes biting me a lot. Sometimes it's playfully, sometimes aggressive, and most of the time I can't stop him, he just keeps biting. He also has lots of chew times so I don't know what's the problem. How can I train him not to do that? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 23 days old | 10 lbs

Marlow Ball, DVM · Accepted Answer

Puppies will chew, it is how they explore the world and how they communicate with each other. We have to teach them not to communicate with us by biting. The best thing to do is a quick no, then ignore them. For a little dog I will say no bite then put them on the floor and ignore them. For a bigger dog I will physically turn my body and ignore them for a few minutes then give them an appropriate toy to play with. Puppy kindergarten is a great experience for new dog owners and helps owners establish healthy boundaries and strengthens the bond, I highly recommend you enroll in a puppy training class once your pet is up to date on vaccines (ask your vet when this is ok). I hope that helps

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