How Do You Stop A Pitbull Puppy From Biting?
Puppies, including pitbull puppies, bite for several different reasons. The puppy may be teething and the chewing feels good on the puppy’s teeth and gums. The puppy may also be curious about the person and its surroundings. The pitbull may also be playing, as puppies bite and nip at their litter mates shortly after birth. Many people associate pitbulls with aggression, even though this does not need to be the case. Training your pitbull will keep its biting under control, so the dog does not become a problem biter later in life. Avoid removing the puppy from the litter too early. A pitbull puppy learns a lot of its acceptable social behavior through interactions with its litter mates. Wait until the puppy is at least eight weeks old before he is sold or given away. Offer your puppy a chew toy or a wet cloth if he is biting because of teething. Teething generally occurs in very young puppies and the cloth or toy will help teach the puppy acceptable objects to bite. Socialize the puppy
