Why does my 3-month-old puppy bite my face? Does he dislike me?

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My 3 month old puppy like biting/nippling my face. He only does that to me. Why does he do that? Is it that he doesn’t like me ? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 4 lbs

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! Don't fret- I think your puppy adores you! Dogs learn to navigate their environments with their mouths as well as playing with other puppies through light biting and wrestling. When your pup bites you, say "Ow!" and then stop giving him attention for a couple of minutes until he is being gentle again. This is the same way another dog would tell him that he is being too rough and positively reinforces the good behavior. I hope this helps!

Why does my 3-month-old puppy bite my face? Does he dislike me?

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