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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