Puppies nip and bite and use their mouths to explore the world — and communicate with you!

And when you’re doing something that annoys them, or they may not like or want a part of, their go-to response is often to let you know their feelings with some nipping! So what do you do when the nipping comes along with something you HAVE to do for their everyday safety?

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Ep 173 Timestamps:

*2:56 - How to stop a puppy from biting when putting the harness on
9:43 - How to stop a 5-month-old Mini Bernedoodle from biting shoes and feet like it's a game
12:00 - What to do when your 10-month-old Cavapoo from demand barks at you night on the counter
16:41 - How to stop my Doodle from launching and nipping while we're sitting
19:20 - What to use for training if your puppy isn't interested in treats and loses focus easily
24:30 - Is it okay to give lots of love and attention to your new 8-week-old Golden Retriever the first few days?
30:02 - How to get two 4-month-old Aussies to focus on walks instead of each other
31:48 - How to stop a 4-month-old Goldendoodle from killing the family chickens

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