How do I prevent my 7-week-old Boston Terrier from biting a lot?

Apr 03, 2008
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Puppy biting
by: Kathleen

Puppies naturally nip and paw at each other when they play (and those little puppy teeth are sharp!). It will take some training for her to understand that nipping/biting at people is inappropriate.

Boston puppies love to chew, so be sure to give her LOTS of toys to chew on. We like the Kong toys because they really stand up to the chewing Bostons do.

Sometimes it's tempting (especially for kids) to use their hands as a toy (e.g., pat it on the floor, move it, and get her to chase after it). Try to avoid using hands as toys. If you do find the puppy chasing after/nibbling on hands (or other parts of the body), be sure to tell her "no" gently, pull your hand away and give her a toy instead. She'll gradually come to understand that the toys are what is to be chewed on.

How do I prevent my 7-week-old Boston Terrier from biting a lot?

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