My 7-week-old puppy's biting is getting worse. How do I stop it?

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I have a 7 week old puppy and I am having a problem with her biting people and things around the house she does not stop when told no or when we yell ouch and ignore her she seems to think our hands and feet are toys she broke skin this morning so it seems to be getting worse I don't know what to do with her. Pet's info: Dog | Cane Corso | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 20 days old | 10 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting on PetCoach! It is not uncommon for puppies to want to bite things they shouldn't (like furniture or your hands) while they are teething and learning to explore the world around them.. However, this behavior should be discouraged. Hiding your hands behind your back every time she tries to bite and be sure to always redirect with a tactile chew toy. You can also try spraying bitter apple spray on objects around the house she likes to chew on to discourage her from continuing to chew on them. I have included a helpful training video below to help get your started. https://youtu.be/1dKiaKSEilg I hope this helps and thanks for posting on PetCoach!

My 7-week-old puppy's biting is getting worse. How do I stop it?

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