So yes, a little education here and there
about bite inhibition or being too bossy is a critical part of canine socialization.
We can teach puppies
about bite inhibition, too, but some of the methods most often recommended aren't effective.
Uninvited bites are usually a bid to get you to play, stemming from a hard - wired drive to learn
about their bite inhibition (see Part 1).
So when we talk
about bite inhibition in puppies, it's mostly about teaching puppies how to regulate the pressure of their bite so to match the needs of us humans.
Not exact matches
The littermates teach each other
about claw and
bite inhibition, and how to pull their punches during play.
A special note
about puppy socials: Well - run puppy socials will help your pup to further develop
bite inhibition and social skills.
This is why we feel important to tell you
about precautions concerning the
biting inhibition:
To be frank I had never really heard
about the practice of
Bite Inhibition when it came to puppy training.
In this case, they missed the important
bite inhibition basics from their mom and litter mates which takes place up until the pups are
about 8 weeks old.
You will learn
about proper socialization &
bite inhibition for your puppy just by playing some fun interactive games with other puppies.
Staying longer with mom and littermates has some definite advantages in terms of canine social skills,
bite inhibition, etc. so if the breeder is proactive
about socialization with her litters, then this can be a great option.
If you are at all worried
about your puppy's
biting behavior, seek further advice from a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) and enroll in a puppy class immediately, so that your puppy may redirect many of his
bites towards other puppies during play sessions and so develop stellar
bite inhibition.
This allows the puppy to further refine his
bite inhibition and learn more
about the ABC's of canine communication.
Our ferret behavior section gives you tips
about ferret litter training,
bite inhibition, ferret personalities, training, digging and more.
Teach your Puppy
Bite Inhibition, How Not to
Bite and what to do
about Attention Getting
Biting