I’m a big believer in watching how we talk about, & think about, behavior. It’s so important that we mentally reframe undesirable puppy behavior in order to best help our puppies become gentle, balanced, enjoyable adult dogs. How we think about them affects how we treat them, & ultimately affects how we train them.
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When a puppy nips & lunges, he’s not being naughty. He’s being a puppy. It’s NORMAL. This clip is a great illustration of how puppies naturally interact with each other, lunging & darting & grabbing with their mouths. There’s a whole lot of landsharking going on!
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It’s unfair to expect them to come home & interact with us differently. While we obviously want to modify how they play with us, we should bear in mind that all of these behaviors are perfectly appropriate for a puppy. We must teach them a different way, & that takes time. Our watchwords are patience & consistency.
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There are SO many great resources here on IG - spend some time going through trainer accounts & you’ll find all sorts of strategies for making biting unrewarding & appropriate play rewarding. Have some fun & wander down the training rabbit hole! And give your puppy lots of grace…❤️
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