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the facts that the bite instantly causes his mouth to be held shut.
It's not recommended to bring children into this form of discipline. Children can get hurt
or they can hurt the puppy.
Startle Response and Redirection
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As soon as the puppy bites down, make a sudden, abrupt, high-pitched, loud "Yelp"
sound. This imitates the sound that a littermate would make if bitten by the puppy. This
sound should be so sudden and sharp that the puppy is immediately startled and stops the
behavior. If done correctly, the puppy immediately removes his mouth and looks
bewildered. At that point, quickly substitute a toy (such as a ball) for the puppy to chew
on.
This method redirects the puppy's biting behavior to the ball. The puppy learns that it is
no fun to bite; however, chewing the toy is ok. It may be necessary to repeat this process
several times during the puppy's play period. If the "Yelps" make the puppy more
excited, it's best to try another approach.
Stop the Action immediately (and dramatically) leave the room when the puppy bites.
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