Basic Obedience, Tools Of The Trade, Puppies

June 3rd, 2023

The Nipping Nightmare: Tackling Mischievous Molars 🐾💤

Finding your new fur baby more reminiscent of a bitey piranha than a cuddly teddy bear? Trust us, we get it. When you envisioned owning a puppy, having a live, sharp-toothed chew toy probably didn’t factor in. Before you raise the white flag, let’s debunk some common techniques touted as 'nipping quick fixes'.

Chew Toys as a Biting Buffer: Myth or Magic? 🧸🛡️

Common advice: When your pup starts nipping, redirect them to a toy or chewable item. Make it so desirable, your puppy prefers it over your priceless Persian rug or, yikes, your digits.

Reality check: Say hello to the little extortionist you've created. Now, every time your pup wants a new toy, they know a quick nip will conjure it up. Who knew your puppy was such a swift learner? Or that they'd use their new-found knowledge for evil, not good?

Positive Reinforcement: A Biting Boomerang? 🐶🔄🍖

Common advice: Reward the good behavior. If your puppy stops nipping when told, shower them with treats and praises.

Reality check: Your cunning canine now sees a brilliant new game. Nip, get told off, stop, get a treat. Rinse and repeat. As much as we love praising our pups, this sequence might just be doing more harm than good.

Time-Outs: The Calming Cure or a Temporary Band-Aid? ⏲️🌈

Common advice: If your puppy is over-excited and nipping non-stop, a brief time-out can help. No need to scold or punish, just a small break from play to calm down.

Reality check: We're onto something here. This is a solid, sensible method, even if it's not a complete solution. It's akin to hitting the pause button on a movie that's a little too intense. Sometimes, we all need a breather.

For More Help To Stop Your Wild Nipping Puppy Monster...

We’ve mentioned training, but it deserves another shout-out. Without solid obedience training and a long fun range of tricks to help keep your dog entertained, you and your dog could be missing out. BIG TIME!

That's why we created Canine Connect 360. It’s an online community and training hub that will set you and your dog up for success and give you the support you need each step of the way. Give it a try, you’ll learn how to teach your dog all the essential commands and tricks that modern-day dog owners are looking for. 

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Just remember, whether your dog becomes the next Hollywood fur-star or not, they'll always be the star of your heart! 🐾💖