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🐾 **Puppy biting and chewing — what should you do?**

Biting and chewing are normal parts of puppy development. Puppies explore with their mouths, play, go through teething and often bite more when they are overexcited, frustrated or simply overtired.

The goal is not to punish the puppy, but to teach them what to do instead.

✅ **DO:**

• Make sure your puppy gets enough sleep and quiet time.
• Provide safe, suitable chews.
• Keep tempting objects out of reach.
• Stop the game as soon as your puppy’s teeth touch your skin or clothing.
• Use a short break or reset if your puppy cannot settle.
• Notice and reward calm behaviour — not only active training.

❌ **DON’T:**

• Shout, hit or hold the puppy’s mouth closed.
• Turn every bite into an exciting game with a toy.
• Chase the puppy to recover stolen objects.
• Expect them to make good choices when overtired or overstimulated.
• Give them more freedom than they are ready to handle.

Good management prevents unwanted habits from being practised. Clear, calm and consistent responses help your puppy learn what is expected.

If biting or chewing is becoming difficult to manage, an individual puppy training session can help you understand the cause and choose the right approach.

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Is your dog pulling on the lead and turning every walk into hard work?
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Loose-lead walking is a skill that can be developed with clear communication, the right approach and consistent practice. Calmer, more enjoyable walks are possible.

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📍 Individual training sessions across Meath and Louth

It has been a while since I was active on Facebook, but I never stopped working with dogs.

Other commitments meant that I had to reduce my DogBase activity for a time. Now I am becoming more active again and look forward to sharing both past and future experiences with you.

The photo is from one of my recent training sessions — a reminder that although Facebook was quiet, the work continued.

DogBase remained available on Google Maps, and I have also refreshed the website:

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Here on Facebook, I will share moments from training sessions and home visits, along with practical advice about common problems. Often, positive change begins with a few simple adjustments to a dog’s daily routine.

Thanks for being here — and feel free to get in touch.

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My second meeting with Poppy🐶 The main topic was the impact of human behavior on dog behavior. When working with a reactive dog, we must remember that it is our reaction and behavior that determines how the dog will react to the stimulus that worries him. Supporting the dog in the right way and at the right moment is one of the most important elements of behavioral training for a reactive dog.

Do you need a help with puppy training, obedience or behaviour training?
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My first meeting with Nero. 3-year-old Rottweiler with socialisation problems. Fortunately, Nero is not aggressive, but he is too interested in the people passing by him. Keep your fingers crossed for Nero and Dorota. 🤞

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Another meeting with Pebbles.
You may remember the photos I posted from the previous meeting. Pebbles reacts much calmer to her surroundings and has improved her behaviour since the last meeting. There would be no progress without her owner's consistent work.
Great job Zen and Pebbles! 💪💥

If you need help socialising your dog, please contact Piotr:
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Socialisation, door manners and basic obedience training are a good start for any puppy.

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