Ep 127 Ouch! Why Puppies Bite & What to Do About It
Help! My Dog: The Podcast. Dog Behaviour & Training Strategies that Work!Show Notes
Do you start hearing the Jaws theme song every time your puppy gets a bit too excited!? If you’ve ever owned a puppy, you’ve probably found yourself on the receiving end of those tiny teeth at least once! This week, we’re discussing a listener’s question and thinking about some of the key reasons behind why puppies bite. This super common mouthy behaviour might actually have more to do with the natural development of their brains than you think, so we’ll explore how we can use this to our adv...
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