Puppy bites during play — how to stop it?

EN

Our 4-month-old puppy gets excited and bites our hands when we play. We have toys, but hands seem more fun. How do we teach him not to bite?

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Michael EN

Stop the game the moment teeth touch skin, turn away for a few seconds, then offer a toy. Never play with hands. Short, consistent sessions work better than long ones.

Laura EN

We also taught ‘gentle’ with treats and paused play when he got too excited. It took a few weeks.

Mark EN

Much better now. We use a flirt pole and end play if he bites.

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