How to Calm a Hyper Puppy Around People
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Why Puppies Go Wild Around Guests
New smells. New voices. New energy. Puppies don’t know how to process it all—so they bounce, bark, and bite to figure it out. But without a way to teach what should happen when guests arrive, most pups default to chaos.
What You Need to Know First
- Dogs mirror your energy – If you’re tense, they’re more excitable
- Excitement is not bad – But it needs direction
- Puppies can’t self-regulate yet – So you need to lead the calm
5 Steps to Calm Your Puppy Around People
- Step away from the door
Don’t let the chaos start in the doorway. Create space before the greeting even begins. - Hold your NeverBite™ at the ready
As your guests enter, redirect your pup’s excitement into play. Use the squeaker and tug to distract and engage. - Give structure: ask for “sit” or “wait”
Your pup won’t nail it on the first try—but the repetition builds impulse control. - End play before overstimulation sets in
Hyper pups often spiral when play goes too long. Use the cue “drop it,” then release and reset. - Repeat calmly after your guests are seated
Reinforce that calm leads to more play—and attention comes through cues, not chaos.
Why NeverBite™ Works So Well
- Built-in squeaker grabs attention fast 🏴
- Redirects energy from guests to you 🏴
- Protects your hand from excited bites 🏴
- Turns greetings into training reps 🏴
Final Word From the Crew
Hyper energy isn’t bad energy—it just needs a job. If your puppy can learn to redirect that buzz toward structure, they’ll be calmer, more focused, and easier to manage around new people. That’s what NeverBite™ is built for: not just play, but teachable moments on demand.
🏴 Calm is a skill. Teach it one rep at a time.
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