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To a dog, mouthing is simply another one of his ways of communicating – by taking your hand in his mouth to get your attention, but in a far gentler way than a bite. Puppies interact with their mother and siblings (the pack) by pulling at their ears and tails – not intending to hurt or alarm them, but simply to get attention.

However, as puppies grow up, so do their teeth, and other ‘pack members’ – and some owners – become intolerant of any biting behaviour. When a puppy goes into a home environment he must be taught which behaviour is acceptable to his new family. To correct mouthing and play biting in an adult dog, follow these steps.

Ok here is what to do:

Step 1 – just say “no”
When your dog starts to mouth or play bite, give a loud yelp or a firm “no” command

Ignore the dog for a few minutes

He should learn that he gets more attention and praise by not using his mouth

If you think you need a more sophisticated approach, try the next step.

Step 2 – the reward for getting ‘off’

Hold a treat and make sure you have your dog’s attention

Get him to sit so he is focused on the treat, held just in front of his face

When he tries to jump up and snatch the food, take it out of his reach and say “off” quietly and firmly

When he turns his face away or steps back, give him the reward and praise him

Keep up the training regularly, and once he’s got the knack of the “off” command you can use it to stop your dog from mouthing or play biting.

Remember to give praise where it’s earned!

WHAT NOT TO DO:

When it comes to socialization you are there to make sure nothing gets out of control but it is important to give the animals enough latitude to understand what is acceptable or not. When training your dog in the home, never put yourself in a position to loose the upper hand by reprimanding your new puppy or dog in a hitting incident. If you find yourself in this type of position you can quickly loose any trust your new pet has in you and can significantly damage any training that has been done to date and in the future.

Hope i helped ya!

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Not only do they offer socialization, but they also know several different methods. So, if you hit a roadblock, the trainer can help you get around it.

Your dog will learn how to handle distractions, which are hard to get when you’re training at home.

Your obedience training school will also have information on other programs you might be interested in, whether it’s agility, freestyle, search & rescue, therapy dogs, etc.

You might also be surprised at how many human friends you walk away with as well!