11/01/2026
Help My Puppy Is Attacking Me!
A Free > Guide to Understanding Puppy Biting
Puppy biting can feel chaotic, painful, and overwhelming, but it is normal, developmental, and fixable. Here is the simplified Free ClassK9 planner.
1. Build a Routine That Prevents Biting
Puppies bite more when they are tired, hungry, overstimulated, under‑stimulated, or confused.
A good daily rhythm includes frequent naps, three to five short training sessions, age‑appropriate chew items, gated or crate time, and short, quality play sessions. Structure helps your puppy regulate themselves and reduces biting dramatically.
2. Use a Leash and Long Toys
A lightweight leash allows you to redirect your puppy without becoming a moving target.
Long tug toys, around three to four times your puppy’s length, protect your hands, give a clear target, reduce accidental skin contact, and help shape better choices. Short toys put your hands too close to sharp teeth.
3. Teach Bite Inhibition With Simple Games
The Search Game lowers arousal by tossing a treat and letting your puppy reset.
The Collar Touch Game builds comfort with hands reaching in.
Intentional Tug teaches self‑control through three phases: invite, gentle tugging, and freeze. If the puppy drops the toy, praise calmly. If not, place a treat on their nose to reset.
4. What To Do When Your Puppy Bites
Freeze. Do not pull away.
Pause. Give them a moment to think.
Use a soft “Ow” if needed. Calm, not dramatic.
Praise the release.
Redirect to something appropriate such as structured tug, a safe chew, or a short break behind a gate or in the crate.
Reflect on why it happened. Were they tired, hungry, overstimulated, under‑stimulated, or confused?
5. Track Your Progress
Write down how many bites occurred and how intense they were.
You should see softer bites within a few days, fewer bites within a week, and an “Oops, my bad” response within two to six weeks. Consistency wins.
Safety Note
If your puppy is stiffening over food, objects, or space, speak to a qualified behaviour professional. This guide covers normal developmental biting.
The Big Picture
Responding with calm structure builds trust, confidence, emotional stability, and a dog who feels safe learning from you.
Your puppy is not attacking you. They are learning. And with the right plan, they will learn fast.
Ck9 💙
