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Module 2: Redirection That Works

Stop trying to make the puppy not bite. Give them something better to bite, instead.

5 min read Beginner
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Always-within-arm tool

Keep an appropriate chew in every room. The faster you redirect, the faster the behavior transfers.

The two-second swap

Hands disengage → toy appears → puppy bites toy → praise. Repeat 1,000 times. This is the entire technique.

Tug is your friend

Tug games — with rules — channel bite drive into a structured outlet, not your sleeves.

Key takeaways

  • Redirect within 2 seconds
  • Chews in every room
  • Use tug, with rules

Lesson checklist

Action items to put this module into practice.

  • Stock 5+ chew toys
  • Place one in every room
  • Practice the 2-sec swap
  • Learn structured tug