My puppy jumps and bites when excited. How do I train him to stop?

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My dog as a puppy of course he bites. But now since he got to know me more in 2 weeks, he started jumping on my and biting at the same time. I can't even almost move because than he gets more excited and if I say no and really not let him do anything he then starts barking and going around me and pulling my clothes.of course I try to have a toy in my hand at all times but sometimes he chooses me over the toy. how do I train him to be less aggressive?when I try to ignore him he keeps still biting. Pet's info: Dog | Belgian Sheepdog | Male | 5 months and 8 days old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

This isn't aggression moreso that it is typical puppy behavior. Consistency, and being 100% in your training can help. If he's getting excited to the point of jumping and tackling you, it is best to move him to a different room to settle down, or to completely get up and walk away. Placing baby gates around your home can help control his movement and allow you to walk away and ignore him without him following and jumping on you. Once he's calm again, playtime can resume. Any time you catch him chewing on his toy, or he picks his toy over you, be sure to praise him so he learns this is behavior you like. If he gets nipping, yelping "OUCH!" in a loud, high pitched voice may also help as it can mimic a littermate playing too rough. If he becomes too excited, stop the play session, let him calm down, and then resume. A puppy kindergarten class together is also a great way to learn to work together, and help instill some basic behaviors and concentration skills. This can help get out some of that excited puppy energy in a constructive way, and help the two of you understand each other better.

My puppy jumps and bites when excited. How do I train him to stop?

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