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Having a tough time to get your dog to stop biting? Welcome to the club. Dog biting is a totally familiar issue and must be dealt with as promptly as possible especially if your pooch is still a wee pup.
My Labrador, Brylow used to bite me all the time. His bite wasn't strong enough to actually hurt me, but it was certainly jolting, not to mention irritating. Now if your dog's biting behavior is pushing you to the verge of sending it to nearest shelter, STOP. Firstly you need to figure out why your dog is acting this way.
Is there a specific action that is causing your dog to switch to "bite mode", like a hug for instance? Some dogs are not to keen on being hugged and would respond with a bite. You also need to be able to distinguish if the dog is showing signs of being under stress. It's widely acknowledged that stress is the main reason dogs' exhibit aggression which leads to frequent nipping and biting. Typical signs of stress and aggression include frequent growling, barking, excessive grooming, and restless pacing. If stress is not the underlying cause then it's certainly a standard example of a dominant dog thinking it's the leader of the household. The following dog training tips for biting should take care of the problem.
Start giving your dog obedience lessons
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