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My 2-month-old puppy bites everything. Is it normal? How to stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 8 days old

My dog is 2 months old, he is an American bully. He bites every object in the house or every person in the family. We tell him not to do that repeatedly times but doesn’t stop. I bought him chewing toys and small bones so he can chew on it to prevent from biting other things but still ends up biting everything else. Is it normal ? And is it true that milk helps him not get aggressive ?

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on November 9th, 2017

It can always be tough with a new puppy. Some chewing is normal with a young puppy however it is important to start trying to control the behavior now. I would recommend when Blue starts to bite to replace it with something he can chew on. Also, I would recommend starting with some basic training. This would be sit, stay and come. That way when Blue starts to bite you he can be re-directed with the commands. I hope that helps

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    Answered By Juliana, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 17th, 2017

    It is very normal for a puppy to explore everything with their mouth and to chew on everything. It is important to give them a lot of appropriate things to chew on like toys, rubber kings, soft puppy nylabones. When they try to use your hand or arm as a chew toy trade for something you want her chewing on. And give her lots of outlets to get her energy out too- tired puppies chew less. Have fun with Amy!!

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