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My puppy won't stop barking and keeps nipping. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Male | neutered | 2 months and 4 days old | 54 lbs

How do I stop my puppy from barking Excessively? Also, how can we stop him from nipping our toes and fingers?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2018

I am sorry to hear about your issues with Pacha. These are quite common problems in puppies. I would recommend reviewing these articles by veterinary behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin for ideas on how to stop these issues: https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/excessive-barking-why-some-dogs-bark-and-how-to-fix-it/ and https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/puppy_play_leads_to_nip_marks_on_hands_and_arms/

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