My puppy bites and growls. When will teething stop and how to stop it?

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My gsd is one month old.... He bites everyone in the house all the time cz his teeth is growing, I guess they're already grown cz they r very sharp... We got her bone but she isn't familiar to it.. Whenever I move her away from me when she bites, she growls back sometimes..... When will her teeth grow completely n she'll stop biting ???how do I stop her from doing this.... Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Young puppies explore their world through their mouths & need to be taught what is acceptable to chew on. This will take some time & training. When she bites or growls ( which may be just some play acting ), just say no firmly & put something else in her mouth. A suitable soft toy would be nice, but she should have a range of toys with different shapes, sizes & textures, from soft to hard. Make sure anything she plays with is large enough not to be easily swallowed, & has no pieces that can come off to be swallowed. Her adult teeth will start to erupt at around 4-6 months of age, so chewing will be a part of both your lives for a while. Use gentle discipline, & have lots of patience, treats & toys & everyone will get through this. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My puppy bites and growls. When will teething stop and how to stop it?

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