How to Train Your Dog Not to Bite

How TO TRAIN YOUR DOG NOT To BITE REASONS YOUR DOG MAY BITE out of protection if it is scared How TO if the dog is in pain TRAIN YOUR if its maternal instinct kicks in PUPPY NOT your dog thinks you are prey TO BITE REMOVE 1 OUCH! If your dog bites, calmly say "ouch" and gently remove your hand your dog's mouth Take your attention away from your dog – this is his punishment If your dog continues to try to bite, put a baby gate between you and your dog or put your dog in his pen. When your dog is calm you can reengage with him REPEAT 2. Your dog will learn through repetition If your dog bites down softly, this is not cause for discipline Continue to repeat the "remove" steps with your puppy – your puppy should stop biting by about 8 months REMOVE REINFORCE Have toys around to occupy your puppy's teeth in a healthy way Teach young children how to use dog toys to distract your puppy from biting Punishing your puppy is not an effective way of teaching bite inhibition. This allows your dog to revert back to biting behavior later in life. TEACHING BITE FIRST FIGURE OUT HOW LONG IT TAKES FOR YOUR DOG TO CALM INHibition tO DOWN FROM STIMULATION THAT MAY CAUSE BITING A DoG Dogs tend to reach heightened levels of excitement in 2 minutes of play This is when your dog will stop listening to you and want to play HAVE A LEASH ON YOUR DOG WHEN YOU PRACTICE “NO BITE." Don't touch – touch is considered play GET YOUR DOG PLAYING, THEN TEACH If you're using your hands, your dog may get confused Let your dog take a toy, then ask your dog to let go while tugging on the leash If your dog bites your skin during play, say "no bite." Put the toy down and let the dog calm down. Once your dog is calm, you can start playing again Robert J. DeBry ASSOCIATES Information From: https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-behavior/biting/dog-bites-101-why-bites-happen http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/13_6/features/Bite-Inhibition_16232-1.html https://tarastermer.wordpress.com/2010/01/19/teaching-an-adult-dog-%E2%80%9Cno-bite%E2%80%9D/