Tiny teeth are sharp, and every puppy uses them. Before you resign yourself to tattered sleeves and bruised hands, know this: puppy biting is normal, temporary, and—with the right approach—completely manageable. This book is not about dominance or punishment. It is about understanding what drives those needle-sharp nips (exploration, teething, overstimulation, play) and giving you clear, force-free strategies to guide your puppy toward a soft mouth. You will learn how to teach bite inhibition step by step, how to set up your home so that biting is less likely to happen, and how to stay calm when your patience is frayed. No shock collars, no scruffing, no alpha rolls—just practical techniques rooted in reward-based training and the science of canine behaviour. Whether you are coping with the landshark phase or simply want your puppy to grow into a dog who can be trusted around children and visitors, this guide walks you through exactly what to do and, just as importantly, what not to do. Part of The Dog Owner's Library.
About the author
Lachlan Glenmoriston Lauder writes for The Dog Owner's Library.
