Dose of Dog S2 #22 - Puppy Bites

<p>Heather, from emBark in Eau Claire, WI, takes us through training our dogs for desired behaviors. Not just what to do, but the psychology behind it.</p> <p>Biting, and in particular puppies that bite, is a common issue that dog trainers deal with. Heather tackles the issue in this podcast. It’s a hard stage to get through, a big concern for both human and puppy alike.</p> <p>1) It’s normal!</p> <p>2) How schedule might impact biting</p> <p>3) Being armed with toys</p> <p>4) Identifying your puppy’s needs, to curb biting</p> <p>5) Redirection tactics (including ‘flirt poles’)</p> <p><br></p> <p>A great article on puppies living with humans doing natural behaviors : <a href="https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/kidnapped-from-planet-dog/" target="_blank">Kidnapped From Planet Dog - Whole Dog Journal (whole-dog-journal.com)</a></p> <p>Flirt pole : <a href="https://outwardhound.com/tail-teaser-dog-wand-lure-toy/" target="_blank">Tail Teaser Dog Flirt Pole (outwardhound.com)</a></p>