Puppy Biting and Chewing

Puppy Biting and Chewing: Understanding and Managing Common Behaviours

Sharp little teeth. Big love. One simple plan.

Is your puppy turning your hands, ankles and favourite shoes into chew toys? You’re not alone, and you haven’t got a “bad” puppy. Biting and chewing are among the most common challenges new puppy owners face, and they’re almost always a normal part of growing up.

This friendly, easy-to-follow guide explains why puppies bite and chew, and gives you a clear, kind, reward-based plan for what to do about it. There’s no harsh training, no confusing jargon, and no guesswork.

What’s Inside

• Why puppies bite, mouth and chew: exploration, play, teething, overtiredness and more
• The teething timeline: what’s happening in your puppy’s mouth and how to ease sore gums
• Normal play-biting vs. real red flags: how to tell the difference and when to seek help
• Setting your puppy up to succeed: puppy-proofing, safe spaces and why sleep matters so much
• Teaching a soft mouth: a step-by-step method for bite inhibition
• Taming the evening zoomies: what to do when your puppy turns wild at dusk
• Choosing the right chews: what’s safe, what to avoid, and how to keep toys fresh
• Teaching “drop it” and trading up: stop the chase and swap instead
• Common situations solved: ankle-biting, visitors, handling, leash-biting and more
• Puppies and children: simple rules to keep everyone safe and happy
• A sample daily routine and a four-week action plan with checklists
• Quick answers to the questions owners ask most
• A fridge-ready cheat sheet for the whole family

Perfect For

• First-time puppy owners
• Families welcoming a new puppy
• Anyone dealing with nipping, mouthing or destructive chewing
• Owners who want a positive, gentle approach

Why You’ll Love It

Warm, encouraging and practical, this guide reads like advice from a trainer who’s been there. It’s laid out with colourful tables, tip boxes and checklists, so it’s easy to skim when you’re busy and easy to come back to when your puppy tests you.

Product Details

• Format: Digital PDF (instant download)
• Length: 23 pages
• Suitable for: Phone, tablet, computer or print

This guide offers general educational information and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian or a qualified behaviour professional.