My puppy bites aggressively during teething. What can I do to stop it?

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My puppy has been teething for the past month but lately it’s been getting really aggressive. He’s starting to bite down on peoples toes, ankles, and calves. We try to distracted him with toys and treats but he doesn’t care. Saying “no” or isolating him for 10 minutes doesn’t work either. Is there anything else that can help this? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 months and 8 days old | 14.4 lbs

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

Depending on how they're presented, the toy or treat "distractions" may be interpreted by Toffee as rewards for his behavior! Isolating a dog means absolutely nothing, because has no way to associate the isolation with his actions. Any correction must be given within ONE SECOND of the misstep in order for the dog to make the connection. You can say a firm "NO!" but be sure there is no emotion in your voice. If yours is an excited "no," it will just get him more hyper. Then immediately go into another room and shut the door. After a time he will understand that his biting results in REAL isolation from his people. If you need further assistance with this, you can click on the prompt to initiate a consult. Good luck!

My puppy bites aggressively during teething. What can I do to stop it?

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