Reasons why dogs bite

1. Explore the unknown world: Puppies use their mouths and paws to perceive the world. They are full of curiosity about strange environments and want to bite and see everything.

2. Always want to love you more: Dogs are very sensitive to the smell of fatty acids secreted in human foot sweat, so the shoes and socks worn by their owners are kind and familiar to them.

3. Prefer leather materials: Natural leather has a soft texture and is particularly resistant to bites. For some dogs, leather wallets and belts are very attractive.

4. Trouble caused by tooth replacement: During the growth and development period of young dogs, there is a permanent tooth growing slowly under each deciduous tooth. During the tooth replacement period, dogs will be irritable due to gum swelling and pain. Biting can relieve this anxiety.

5. Be naughty and seek attention: Some dogs may just want to get your attention by causing damage. Just like children, even a beating is better than ignoring them. Quickly reflect on whether you spend too little time with her?

How to improve your dog’s biting behavior

1. Puppies are in the period of forming behavioral patterns. What they do at this time can become a habit. Some owners will give their dogs old shoes, socks or clothes to play with, which will make them mistakenly think that these things are OK. For biting. The best way is to store items you don't want to use as toys and keep them out of reach.

2. It is the dog’s nature to bite. During the period of tooth replacement, the dog will be irritable due to swelling and pain in the gums. Provide appropriate methods to help the dog relieve the discomfort rather than letting him try it himself. You can prepare some molar bones or chewable toys, which not only relieve anxiety but also clean teeth.

3. If your dog deliberately makes trouble and asks for attention, don't punish it. Blaming can also be a kind of negative attention, which is still rewarding the dog for inappropriate behavior. The best way is to guide the dog to do the right behavior and encourage it, so that the wrong behavior will be slowly forgotten.