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Use these easy techniques to prevent or inhibit biting or mouthing in puppies or any age without having to get professional help.New puppies have the charm of a stuffed bear, the wondrous smell of cuteness, and the razor sharp teeth of a shark! Your adorable little monster is a delight in your home yet you have to keep band-aids near after playtime. Your hands look like you walked into a briar patch and started gardening. Clothing is ripped and forget trying to hand feed him treats. what do you do? Not to worry, there are several simple steps to preventing your new puppy from biting or mouthing. in addition, if you have an older puppy or have adopted a dog of unknown age, these tips and tricks will work. I caution that faint of heart, for you have to be stern and very brave with your little fur ball.Another important note, do not assume because you have a small dog that you do not want to forbid this behavior on the account that they may not do as much damage. Puppies are puppies, and they all need discipline. They are pack animals and appreciate when their role is established or determined for them. You must be Alpha male/female. Dogs find a happier path when they know what the hierarchy is. Establishing yourself as Alpha is easy. in a firm but deep voice, you issue warnings, and commands. then you immediately praise them in the highest voice you can achieve. Be assertive in your body language. that is the first pattern you want to establish. then you want to figure out what commands you want to use and stick with them. I suggest sit, stay, down, up, off, come, go, and either wrong, or no. never associate a command with the dog’s name. the name should be an attention-focusing tool only. once you realize that part of training a dog is training yourself to be

Puppy Training: Training Your Fresh Puppy To Never Bite Or Mouth