If you're anything like most pet parents, trying to figure out how to stop a puppy biting, mouthing or nipping is likely high on your priority list. And we can't say we blame you! Puppies explore the ...
Puppies often engage in “mouthing,” or play biting, a natural behavior that can become problematic as they grow, especially if they’re aggressive or never learn when to stop. This behavior can also be ...
Tulsa dog trainer Mary Green of Canine Manners and More is helping pet parents navigate some of the most common — and frustrating — puppy behaviors, from biting and jumping to house training. She ...
Dogs explore the world through their nose and mouth, and it’s totally normal for puppies to bite and mouth. However, we don’t tend to enjoy it when our puppies bite us, and it makes sense to nip any ...
Celebrity dog trainer Chrissy Joy shares her tips for curbing stress-induced biting in dogs Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...
Dog play biting can feel worrying, especially if you don’t know how to stop it. Whether your pooch accidentally nips you during a game of tug, or grabs other dogs during play — it’s not fun for anyone ...
As the number of dogs owned by Americans has increased in recent years, so too has the number of people bitten by dogs across the country. There are nearly 90 million dogs living in U.S. households ...
The post Why your sweet puppy suddenly turned mean and what you can do appeared first on Dog's Best Life. Having a new puppy is akin to welcoming a new family member. There’s a new baby for ...
When we talk about dog bites, we often imagine a large dog growling behind a fence or lunging on a leash. Rarely do we think of a tiny Terrier or a pint-sized Chihuahua. But size doesn’t determine ...
I need help. I have a four-month-old male cocker spaniel who insists on biting and nipping. I’ve tried telling him “no biting” and “leave it.” He went to puppy school where the instructor said to give ...