Small teeth grind into your hand, you yell and blood trickles from the small hole. You wince, wondering how you can train puppy biting to stop in your new, small friend. It is possible, and doesn’t have to be painful to do. There are simple, easy to use methods that will make your dog stop using his teeth on you and become an obedient, confident companion.

One smart option is to introduce something else for the puppy to chew on than you. Purchase a small bone or other toy from your local pet store that he can chew on and bring it home. When he starts to bite, withdraw your hand and substitute the toy, encouraging him to chew on that. This will help to turn his aggressive attention to the toy, and not on you. Reward him consistently when you catch him choosing to chew on the toy.

Another trick that works with training puppy biting to stop is taking away attention. This is one thing that your puppy loves, and to have it taken away is devastating. When he bites or starts to bite, turn away and give him no attention at all. Keep your back to him and walk away. His appropriate behavior causes you to give him attention once more. With consistency, he will learn that biting brings the consequence of being ignored and he will eventually stop.

These methods work when training puppy biting to stop with many dogs, but others will require different techniques. Using the method that works best with your dog will help him to grow into a healthy, happy animal that you will enjoy being around.

The “SitStayFetch” program can offer you the additional guidance that you need to train your puppy to stop biting and be obedient. Traits such as consistency, technique and rewarding your dog are shown so that you can bring your small friend around to a more manageable state. This way, you will not have to suffer anymore with your hand being used as a convenient chew toy and can interact with your puppy in a positive, healthy manner.