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learn bite inhibition (controlling the force of their bite) during the first few months of life.
Normally this is learned naturally and effectively through contact with mom and other
littermates. If the puppy bites mom during nursing, mom can roll the puppy over to
correct it or just get up and walk away.
Lack of socialization of puppies:
It is very important to socialize your puppy if you want to have happy dog. Lack of
socialization of your puppy between the age of 3 wks to 3mths with your environment,
your children, other people and other dogs can also lead to growling which can lead to
biting. Thus proper socializing is important.
Apart from teething and socialization, always bear it in mind that puppies explore objects
in their environment with their mouths.
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Expert’s article:
Why Do Puppies Bite? by Susan Bulanda, M.A.
All puppies will mouth, a behavior that some people mistake for biting. The best method
to prevent puppy biting is to provide the puppy with the foundation for not biting. This
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