🐶Breaking the cycle of reinforcement is essential in stopping puppy biting.
🚫Use active and passive interruptions to discourage biting behavior.
🔀Redirect your puppy's energy towards appropriate chew toys.
💡Consistency and patience are key in training your puppy to stop biting.
🏆Proper training can help your puppy develop good manners and become the perfect K Andi companion.
How do I prevent my puppy from thinking that biting gets them what they want?
—Ensure that you only give your puppy attention, toys, or other desired items when they exhibit good behavior, such as sitting calmly with good manners.
What should I do if my puppy has already developed the habit of biting?
—You can follow a simple three-step process: interrupt the biting behavior, redirect their energy towards appropriate chew toys, and reward and reinforce good chewing behavior.
What is an active interruption?
—An active interruption is a way to verbally or physically interrupt your puppy's biting behavior, such as saying a firm 'no' or giving a gentle tap on their leash.
What is a passive interruption?
—A passive interruption involves holding your puppy's collar and going stiff and unresponsive until they calm down. This teaches them that biting leads to no attention or fun.
How can I teach my puppy good manners and appropriate chewing habits?
—Interrupt your puppy when they chew on the wrong things, redirect their chewing towards appropriate toys, and reward and reinforce their good chewing behavior.
00:00As a k&i behaviorist, the speaker has helped thousands of people with puppy biting issues.
01:10Avoid reinforcing biting behavior by only giving your puppy desired items when they exhibit good behavior.
01:57To interrupt biting, use active interruptions like a firm 'no' or passive interruptions by going stiff and unresponsive.
02:47Redirect your puppy's energy towards appropriate chew toys to encourage good chewing habits.
03:23Consistency and patience are important in training your puppy to develop good manners.
