Course
Puppy Biting
Survive (and end) the land-shark phase.
Puppy biting peaks between 10 and 20 weeks. It's normal, it's developmental, and it ends — faster if you redirect rather than punish.
8 modules ~33 min
0% completeModules
- 01Why Puppies BiteUnderstanding the developmental driver makes the behavior much easier to manage.4 min·Beginner
- 02Redirection That WorksStop trying to make the puppy not bite. Give them something better to bite, instead.5 min·Beginner
- 03The Yelp + Leave ProtocolWhen redirection fails: a calm, consequence-based response that teaches bite inhibition.4 min·Beginner
- 04The Overtired PuppyThe #1 hidden cause of explosive evening biting: a puppy who needs sleep, not training.4 min·Beginner
- 05Puppy Biting and KidsChildren are bite magnets — high-pitched voices, fast movement, low height. Special protocol required.5 min·Intermediate
- 06Teething ReliefThe 3–6 month window when adult teeth push baby teeth out. Physical discomfort = more biting.4 min·Beginner
- 07Common MistakesThe five things that make biting worse, often dramatically.4 min·Intermediate
- 08Graduation ChecklistWhat 'done with biting' actually looks like.3 min·Beginner
The plan
- 01Always have a chew toy within arm's reach to redirect to
- 02Yelp 'ouch!' and freeze when bitten too hard — most puppies pause
- 03If biting continues, calmly stand and walk away for 10 seconds
- 04Confirm your puppy is getting enough sleep — overtired puppies bite
- 05Provide frozen Kongs and lick mats for teething relief
Common mistakes
- ✗Hitting, scruffing, or 'alpha rolling' — escalates aggression and damages trust
- ✗Wrestling games that teach hands are toys
- ✗Mistaking overtired biting for bad behavior
FAQ
- When does puppy biting stop?
- Most puppies stop drawing blood by 4–5 months and are essentially done by 6–7 months when adult teeth are fully in.