01/02/2026
🦷🐶 Puppy Chewing & Biting: What’s Normal and How to Correct It 🐶🦷
Puppies explore the world with their mouths—chewing and biting are completely normal behaviors, especially during teething. The key is teaching them what is appropriate to chew and how to interact gently with people.
✨ Why Puppies Chew & Bite
• Teething discomfort
• Exploring their environment
• Play behavior
• Overstimulation or tiredness
✅ How to Properly Correct Chewing
✔️ Redirect, don’t punish – If your puppy chews something inappropriate, calmly remove it and immediately offer an approved chew toy.
✔️ Provide plenty of chew options – Rotate toys to keep them interesting (rubber, rope, frozen teething toys).
✔️ Puppy-proof your space – Keep shoes, cords, and valuables out of reach.
🐾 How to Correct Biting (Mouthing)
✔️ Yelp or say “ouch” softly – Mimics littermate feedback and teaches bite pressure.
✔️ Stop play immediately – Withdraw attention for a few seconds if biting continues. Puppies learn that biting ends fun.
✔️ Redirect to toys – Always have a toy handy during playtime.
✔️ Stay consistent – Everyone in the household should correct the same way.
❌ What NOT to Do
🚫 No hitting, yelling, or aggressive corrections
🚫 No encouraging rough hand play
🚫 No physical punishment—this can cause fear and anxiety
💡 Pro Tip:
Over-tired puppies bite more! Enforced naps and structured playtime make a HUGE difference.
With patience, consistency, and positive guidance, your puppy will grow into a well-mannered companion 🐶💙
