How Do I Train My Puppy to Stop Biting Everything?

How Do I Train My Puppy to Stop Biting Everything?

Chewy Chums

Why Puppies Bite Everything

Biting is normal—at first. Puppies explore the world with their mouths. But if you don’t interrupt the pattern early, that “cute” stage can turn into destructive behavior.

Old-school thinking said to yell or use force. But here’s the truth: your energy teaches more than your words. Calm control builds better habits than raised voices ever will.



Step-by-Step: Train Your Puppy to Stop Biting Everything

  1. Stay Calm When Biting Starts
    Your tone and body language matter. Don’t jerk your hand or raise your voice. Take a breath and respond—not react.
  2. Use an Approved Redirection Toy
    Immediately replace the item (your hand, a shoe, etc.) with a designated training toy like NeverBite™. Its built-in squeaker grabs attention; the puppet motion guides the bite.
  3. Reward the Redirected Behavior
    If your pup bites the toy instead, praise them. Continue the game for 30–60 seconds. Make that new habit more fun than biting the wrong thing.
  4. Teach Cue-Based Boundaries
    Start layering in commands like “drop it,” “gentle,” or “leave it.” Use them consistently and only during redirection—not after the fact.
  5. Repeat. Then Repeat Again.
    Training is built on consistency. Don’t expect them to get it in one day. Build the association through repetition and stay calm—even when they regress.


Energy Leads the Training

Dogs read you. If you’re frantic, they feed off it. If you’re calm, they’ll follow your lead. Hyper puppies especially need low, slow body language and minimal chatter. Be the anchor in their storm.



When Regression Happens (Because It Will)

Even well-trained pups backslide. New environment? Teething flare-up? Distraction? The fix is the same: return to structure. Don’t scold—guide again. This is where many owners lose consistency.



Why NeverBite™ Makes a Difference

  • Worn on the hand = instant redirection tool
  • Squeaker inside grabs attention fast
  • Trainer-led design teaches impulse control and focus
  • Reinforces handler-led structure through guided movement


Final Word From the Crew

You’re not just training your pup—you’re training yourself. Stay calm. Stay consistent. And keep redirecting the behavior you want to see. NeverBite™ turns bitey chaos into structured communication.

🏴☠ Be the calm in the storm. Train with clarity. Train with NeverBite™.

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