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This 4 page publication, by noted veterinarians and pet behavior consultants, describes solutions for training puppies that lacks control of biting behaviors. A brief description of the content includes:
- Keeping mouthing and biting under control
It’s normal for a puppy to use his mouth during play and social interactions, but it’s certainly no fun having those sharp teeth…
- Don’t make things worse
Make sure you are not encouraging your puppy’s pesky behavior…
- Channel that energy
If your puppy is constantly demanding attention by mouthing or biting excessively…
- Take Control early
Enroll your pet in puppy socialization and training classes as soon as possible. Then, teach him…
- Develop a soft touch
You may want to permit soft mouthing and uninhibited bites during play…
- Enough is enough -
using a ‘stop’ command - Take time to settle down
- What not to do
AAHA Press: Piranha Puppies, Keeping Mouthing and Biting Under Control
This 4 page publication, by noted veterinarians and pet behavior consultants, describes solutions for training puppies that exhibit chewing and digging behaviors. A brief description of the content includes:
- Solving Chewing and Digging Problems
Most puppies have a strong, natural desire to investigate and chew…
- Chew Toys
When selecting chew toys, begin with a variety of toys to determine which type your pet prefers…
- Preventing Problems
Even with an excellent selection of appealing chew toys, many household items…
- Anxiety
- Digging
AAHA Press: Destructive Doggies, Solving Chewing and Digging Problems
Free publications available at the MVAS
This 4 page publication, by noted veterinarians and pet behavior consultants, describes solutions for handling aggression in dogs. A brief description of the content includes:
- Preventing and Handling Aggression in Dogs
Most puppies are friendly and playful, but as dogs mature, they may become increasingly harder to control…
- The Dog of Choice
Although studying puppies can be helpful in determining personality, many problems such as fearful…
- Handling Your Hound
By setting up your dog to succeed, most problems can be prevented…
- Drop It!
- Power Plays
AAHA Press: Pushy Pups, Preventing and Handling Aggression in Dogs
The Mission Valley Animal Shelter has many helpful pamphlets and publications available to help you better train and manage your existing and just adopted pets. These informative booklets, written my veterinarians and animal trainers, provide introductory suggestions for both new and existing pet owners. Each animal has its own unique personality, and documents like these are extremely helpful when you are presented with a new pet behavior that becomes difficult to control.