When a furry, chubby puppy enters our lives, their innocent appearance can instantly melt our hearts. But before long, many owners will encounter a headache - puppy biting. When the little guy's sharp milk teeth bite on our hands and feet, although the force may not be strong, it is enough to make people feel troubled. However, puppies bite people not because they are naughty by nature, but there are often specific reasons behind it. What we need to do is to explore these reasons and find the right solution.
Puppies are like human babies. As they grow up, they explore the world through their mouths. In the cognition of puppies, mouths are like our hands, which are tools for feeling the shape, texture and temperature of objects. When they see shaking fingers or fluttering corners of clothes, out of curiosity, they can't help but bite them with their mouths. Just like babies put all kinds of things in their mouths, puppies also use this method to understand everything around them. In addition, when puppies are in the teething period, their gums will itch and hurt, and biting people or chewing objects is a way for them to relieve discomfort. At this time, they need to exercise their chewing muscles by biting things to help the new teeth grow smoothly.
Lack of socialization may also cause puppies to bite people. If puppies lack interaction with humans and other animals during the critical social period (3 to 14 weeks of age), they may not be able to learn the correct social rules. They don't know that biting is not allowed, nor do they understand the range of bite strength. Such puppies are prone to bite people because of excitement or nervousness when they come into contact with humans.
Understanding the reasons why puppies bite people, we can take targeted measures. When puppies try to bite people, we should send a stop signal in time, such as saying "no" loudly and in a serious tone, but don't beat or scold the puppies. Because beating and scolding not only cannot solve the problem, but may also make puppies fearful and anxious, making them more aggressive. Many owners can't help but beat their puppies when they bite people. As a result, the puppies not only fail to change their biting habits, but become more timid and hide when they see people.
Diverting the attention of puppies is also an effective method. When puppies want to bite people, we can provide them with a suitable substitute, such as chewing gum, toys, etc. These items can not only meet the needs of puppies to bite things, but also will not cause harm to people. When choosing toys, we should choose toys of appropriate size and safe materials according to the age and size of the puppies. For example, small puppies can choose soft rubber toys, while large puppies need more sturdy and durable toys.
It is crucial to establish the right way of interaction. When playing with puppies, avoid touching the puppies' mouths directly with your hands, but use toys to interact. For example, we can use toys such as frisbees and balls to play chasing games with puppies, allowing them to release their energy in the game, while also enhancing their feelings with their owners. In addition, regularly let puppies contact other friendly dogs and humans to help them learn correct social skills and master the sense of getting along with others.
In addition to these methods, daily training is also essential. We can teach puppies to obey their owners' orders through simple command training. For example, when puppies bite people, we give the command "no" and then guide them to do other things, such as sit down, lie down, etc. When puppies respond correctly, they should be rewarded in time, such as snacks, caressing or praise. In this way, puppies will gradually understand which behaviors are allowed and which are not allowed.
In the process of correcting puppies biting, we must have enough patience and love. Puppies are like a blank sheet of paper. They need our guidance and education. Every progress is inseparable from the owner's patient companionship and correct teaching. Don't be discouraged because the puppies have not changed their biting habits for a while. As long as we stick to the right method, the puppies will gradually learn to control their behavior.
Puppies are little angels in our lives. They bring us joy and warmth and accompany us through many good times. Preventing puppies from biting people is not only to protect ourselves, but also to enable puppies to grow up healthily and happily and better integrate into human society. Let us use love and patience to help puppies change their biting habits and create a harmonious and beautiful environment for them to get along with each other.
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