Why puppies bite
Puppies explore with their mouths and often become mouthier when excited, tired or overstimulated.
Redirect rather than wrestle
Offer an appropriate toy or chew and make calm play rewarding. Avoid turning hands into the most exciting toy.
Use short breaks
If play becomes too intense, pause interaction briefly and help the puppy settle before trying again.
Teach alternative behaviours
Name games, simple cues, settling and appropriate chewing give the puppy more ways to interact with you.
When it is more serious
Hard bites, guarding, fear, escalating aggression or repeated incidents that are difficult to interrupt deserve professional assessment.
A practical ALFUR takeaway
Good pet training starts by understanding the individual dog and the real-life context. If you are in Bangalore and want professional help, you can start with a ₹499 Alfur Discovery assessment for in-home dog training.