My lab pointer loves to nip and bite, she could be a very frolicsome dog but what she doesn’t understand is that her tiny nips and bites can do some damage to my skin and other peoples’ skin.  Though nipping and biting is fun and harmless in a puppy dog or kitten, it’s not when a full-grown dog with full-grown fangs does it. 

It is important to keep your pet under control and educate them when they’re young so they know what behavior is acceptable and what isn’t.  Worse yet, if your pet starts off believing that nipping and biting is O.K it can change into more assertive behavior, so to stop the nipping and biting by following these steps. 

One way to stop your pet’s constant nipping and biting is to provide them with enough toys that they can play with and put in their mouth.  When my dogs were puppies I often let them bite or nip on my fingers you don’t want to allow them to do that all the time because they will think your fingers are there for them to chew.  Providing them with enough toys to nip and bite gets their mind off your fingers.  For dogs, rubber toys or rawhide bones are ideal for them to munch.  For cats, a rag or play mouse is perfect for them to play with. 

Next time your pet makes an attempt to nip or bite your fingers, let out a yap like the sound of another animal.  If your pet believes they have hurt you, they will realize that biting or nipping at your fingers is not a good thing to do.  They may even lick your fingers.  When your pet stops after your howl, ensure you give them a pleasant pat or a treat. 

This next method always worked for me.  A simple, loud, and firm NO! And ignoring them for a few minutes always appeared to do the job.  The firmness and solemnity of your voice will alert your pet to the proven fact that biting and nipping on you is not acceptable.  And when you stop playing with them they feel ignored and finally will associate your sadness with their nipping and biting.  You may also grab their collar, look them firmly in the eye and shake them quickly telling them who the manager is.

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