Biting is normal behavior for dogs, a byproduct of their predatory drive and a manifestation of emotions like fear, possessiveness, and pain, as anybody who has witnessed two pups play will attest to. 

However, pups also teach one another “bite inhibition”—the control over how strongly they bite—while playing. 

It is possible to educate dogs—even older ones—not to bite with the proper training, best started at a young age, coupled with socializing and other training activities. 

Please be aware that this teaching procedure does not include hitting a dog.

Easy steps to stop your dog from biting

Beginning Early Training

Ten weeks should be spent with a puppy’s mother and siblings. 

Before your family takes over, let your dog’s first family help out with part of the teaching.

Because dogs are family!

The play has a variety of purposes for animals, including humans and dogs, one of which is teaching. …