My puppy keeps biting his leash and my hands. How do I stop this?

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How do I get my puppy to stop biting his leash? I can put it on him just fine but once it's on he tugs on it and growls. I know he is playing but he gets too excited and starts jumping and when he goes to bite the leash he'll get my hand or arm. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Male | neutered | 3 months and 21 days old | 42 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

It can help to try to build a positive association with the leash by walking him places he ants to go - towards his food at mealtimes, to the door to go out etc. Keep toys and ask him to sit and wait whilst n the lead in order to keep him focused. It can help to walk alongside a more experienced, buddy dog also so he is more inclined to walk and less inclined to play with the leash!

My puppy keeps biting his leash and my hands. How do I stop this?

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