My adopted dog bites and jumps uncontrollably. What can I do?

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Hi I adopted a 1 and a half year old last week and she’s been awesome other then once a day she’ll starting biting and jumping uncontrollably. Do you have any suggestions? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 60 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

If it happens around the same time every day you might want to try taking her for a walk or some play time then - she may just have extra energy and exercise can definitely help. If she already gets plenty of exercise and the timing is random you should try working on a command like sit when she's jumping. To discourage biting remove any attention when the behavior occurs and give her an appropriate chew toy.

My adopted dog bites and jumps uncontrollably. What can I do?

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