Nipping is one of the top behavioral issues that puppy owners request help with. What is up with those sharp puppy teeth?

Nipping is a normal canine behavior; dogs use their mouths the way we use our hands. Puppies are especially mouthy as they explore their new world. One of the most important things a puppy needs to learn is bite inhibition, which is the ability to mouth without hurting or causing damage. Puppies begin learning bite inhibition by playing with their littermates, which is why it is critically important that they not leave the litter too early. Once they get placed in a human home, it’s up to us to continue this training.

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