My 6-month-old puppy's biting is out of control. What can I do?

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Hi this is my little nova she is 6 months old ! I’ve been training her in many different ways , one problem I have with her is that she takes her play biting to a different level just need help on teaching her ways on how to stop biting when I say so, what should I do !!?? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 24 days old | 25 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Nova is adorable! Play biting is very normal in puppy-hood, though at 6 months this should be significantly improved or resolved. Never use your hands to play with her or rile her up. Only offer toys. The minute she gets crazy and starts lunging for your hands, etc you need to make her sit or lay down. Always have treats on you to reward her when she listens. If she is too worked up and not listening, put her in a 5 minute time out. Try to have a leash on her at all times, I really like the muzzle gentle leader harnesses as it allows great head control. That way you can easily pull her off you. She should know how to look and leave it on command. If you are reaching a plateau with training I recommend hiring a trainer to focus on your areas of concern. Professionals can really help when we have exhausted what we can do alone. Exercise is also important: frequent walks and play time or consider doggie daycare a few times per week. I hope this helps and I think Nova will outgrow this stage very soon! https://www.petcoach.co/article/puppy-biting-nipping-of-hands/

My 6-month-old puppy's biting is out of control. What can I do?

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