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This week we got a comment on our blog that asked how to stop a puppy from biting….
Had my patterdale for 2 weeks he is now 10 weeks. He is quite the biter, loves to bite fingers, feet but will also bit face how do i stop him from doing this?
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Of course, puppies bite — it’s a very natural thing for them to do. But their teeth are like needles and it’s important not to let them get into the habit of biting when they are young as if it continues into adulthood it will be even more of a problem when they have bigger teeth and more strength in their jaws. A small puppy nip may not hurt too much but a proper bite from an adult dog can be potentially dangerous especially when young children are around. They need to learn what kind of biting is and is not acceptable. Nipping fingers and especially faces is a no-no.
Many Puppies learn from their Mothers
Generally, puppies are taught how to control their biting by their mothers, but unfortunately a high number of puppies get taken…
