Training a Puppy Not to Nip

Title: Training Puppy Not To Nip

Puppies learn through play, the same as all baby creatures.
So when training a puppy not to nip the best way is in the
form of play. Everything to a puppy is a game, and each
learning experience is gained from a game.

When playing with your puppy you can teach him at the same
time. One of the first things your puppy needs to learn is
that your are the alpha dog. The most effective way of
teaching him that you are the alpha male is by gently
rolling him over onto his back when playing. This
reinforces that you are the alpha male to the puppy. Do
this as often as possible. Do it firmly, not roughly.

Puppies learn not to bite too hard from their litter mates.
But to some extent they still nip. Puppies, like babies,
love to have things to chew on in their mouth.

A pup learns SO much from their mother before 8 weeks of
age. And, ALL dogs need to be trained to not nip - they are
teething until 7 months of age, and they use their mouths
to communicate.

They have to be taught what is appropriate and what is not.

To train a puppy not to nip involves mane ways. Here are
the seven most common ways to train puppies not to nip.

These techniques are simple and effective. Any of them can
be used when training puppy not to nip :

1) It's normal for a puppy to nip, and they grow out of it.
So one way to train a puppy not to nip is when he nips or
bites give him a little slap on the nose, then grab his
mouth and hold it shut, scold him and say no, bad dog.

This will stop him thinking it is ok to nip. You need to
make sure that you do the same thing everytime you train a
puppy not to nip.

2) You can train a puppy not to nip by making a loud noise
when they do it - a loud yelp and stopping all play
normally does the trick.

3) Most puppies are mouthy/nippy because they're still
young and curious about everything. Also they have not
learned manners and how to control their bites.

Some dogs grow out of this behavior when they get older but
some don't. When training puppies not to nip press down
light, but yet firmly, on its tongue and within a few weeks
this should stop. Make sure you have bones/toys for the
puppy to chew, just like a baby it is teething.

4) It's not going to completely stop. You still have to
train puppies not to nip. The bite inhabitation is teaching
them when enough is enough and to not bite hard enough to
draw blood.

Plus, to young puppies that are teething, it feels good to
bite and chew. When the puppy starts biting on you, try
yelping and turning away from the puppy.

After a few seconds, if it has left you alone, go back to
playing or petting it. The puppy should get the idea that
it's not a good thing to bite YOU or any other human.

5) Another way to train puppies not to nip is to try
teaching them that they should only chew on the
objects/toys you have provided for them. It should help to
eliminate the biting/nipping problem.

With each other nipping and playful biting are principal
ways the dogs play. How much they do that with you depends
how you want them to behave. Giving them repeated gentle
but firm admonitions about it will help them understand.

7) Another way to train puppies not to nip is when the
puppy tries and grab your arm with its teeth but not bite,
when playing. It is usually a territorial thing. To let the
dog know you have seen that behaviors before and that it is
not good behavior, pull the arm back. The puppy will know
the it can play.

Training puppies not to nip involves a few different
techniques. Play, enforced behavior, or verbal admonitions.

However you chose to train a puppy not to nip, make sure
that you are consistent with your training. With time, and
patience, the problem will be resolved.

About the Author:

David Crocombe is an owner of a 6 month old puppy and has
been raising dogs for over 12 years. For more articles and
resources on dog training visit his site =>
http://www.squidoo.com/secrets-to-dog-training-package

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