How to Train Your Puppy to STOP BITING, Watch How Long it Actually Takes! 

I appreciate you showing REAL progress with an actual puppy. I can't tell you how discouraging it is to watch trainers with impeccably trained dogs trying to convey their methods. This has helped my puppy TREMENDOUSLY!!

Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games ru-vid.comUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU and I can see a difference in his confidence already! My other dog played along and he became intrigued - now its a daily part of our routine - about 3 times a day we do the shell game and the muffin tin game. I am so grateful for coming upon your training techniques!

Who Else tapped on this video because their puppy was biting them

Thank you for showing the reality of how long these changes take. Helps new owners have patience.

This is the most indirect Shoe flex video I’ve ever seen. Great taste in shoes.

"If you're watching this video I'm guessing you've probably got a new puppy." Who else is out there watching these videos because Zak is an awesome trainer and they'll use his methods IN THE FUTURE if they actually get a dog? 😂 Update 2023: I have a dog now! Got Clara the Bernese Mountain Dog in July 2022, aged 11 weeks. And yep, I've used HEAPS of info from Zak's videos (and other RU-vid trainers) to train her, from the day I got her. I'm far from amazing but she's very good, and has learnt excellent lead-walking manners, an 'emergency' stop, and some hand signs and whistles. She's the love of my life. We have a few videos on my channel!

I used to have boring, intact jeans and kids didn't think i was cool. I got a puppy and now all my pants have that cool, worn in look with neat holes in them

When my pup bites on something, she appears to go deaf.

Anyone get that terrified feeling of when your dog nibbles on your fingers then you see them lift they’re head about to do that head shake when they got a chew toy in they’re mouth, bouta lose a finger lmao

Omg thank you for this video. Me and the wife were feeling like horrible puppy parents because we couldn't stop the bitting as quickly as other videos suggest this seems much more realistic and doesn't make us feel like failures

I followed your tips when we got our German Shepherd girl (especially the redirecting and biting a toy instead of hands etc.), and as a result she still looks for a toy to bite and tug on when I get on the ground. She’s three years old ☺️

I like Zak's compassionate approach that includes understanding puppies' natural urge to bite, communicating to the dog what you want and maintaining that bond with your dog. In all the videos I watched before this one, the trainers relied on intimidation, negative conditioning and punishment (leash yanks, poking them in the side, etc.). In those cases the scared and submissive dogs were cowering. They obeyed because they didn't want to be punished again. Not a healthy relationship. Zak's approach may make take more time and dedication, but it's the approach that all dogs - who just want to give unconditional love - deserve.

Thank you for a more realistic training video! It's frustrating to watch other trainers act like the pups should get behaviors under control much quicker. You've given me calmer hope.

Even if you don’t have a dog yet your just thinking about getting one your just here to learn and talk about how cute inertia is.

"If it existed, she was going to bite it." Sounds like my Frenchie. Her favorite things to bite, besides food, are my fingers.

Thanks for showing us the struggle. Now I won’t panic. It takes time but practice over weeks. Thank you for letting me know.

I have a hypothesis why biting your shoes and ankles was her priority. She's a sheep dog and biting the sheep's ankles was how to get them to behave. It was instinct. This was very good.

just "redirect" and "it will take time" thats all the 16 minutes for you. You're welcome

I've had my puppy for 8 days now, her biting is so improved just in that short pace of time. She no longer chews on my plants, she has trouble with slippers but we'll get there 😊 Thank you Zak!

My secret to solving puppy biting is to say ouch in a loud and sharp tone just once. Then s/he will automatically buckle his head back. Once s/he does this, praise him for a few seconds and then they will return to their biting. Repeat this same process until they automatically stop. It depends on your dog how many times it takes for them to understand this method and stop all biting. I used this on my 10 week old maltipoo puppy and he didnt bite me the rest of the day! He hasn't even tried to nip me, my clothes, or my hair for the past few weeks!! 10/10 recommend

I LOST it when he mentioned his shoes! I've watched this entire series and have been trying to figure out how many pairs he has.

my puppy used to never bite me and just sleep most of the day just like inertia, but now she’s starting to bite when i’m playing with her and of course here is zak to help me! thank you zak!😁

I'm having a terrible time with biting and this new pup. Never had this so bad in my life and I've been watching lots of videos on what to do. I'm 82 and my arms cause a much bigger mess than your young ones so I'm working hard to get past this biting stage. Enjoyed the honestly of this training and not letting us think one time deal will fix it all.

I do say ouch , scream from pain but my puppy he doesn't care he will continue biting 😂

You have saved our skins! No literally! We have a 12wk old GSD and were at our wits end with the biting. We have yelped, presented and redirected to the point of frustration for the last 4 weeks and still she was biting our flesh, ankles, hands and even started snapping. After watching your video last night I worked more on acknowledging good behaviour (rewarding pats etc without biting) with tiny pieces of chicken and it's working! Wouldn't say we're completely over it but tonight I can at least pat my puppy without fear of losing a finger!

I love that you're showing how long bite inhibition can take. Our GSD was super mouthy for the first few months and then at 10 months it came back for a while it was such a nightmare! Thank you for showing people a much more realistic puppy biting video

we've recently got an 8 week old sprocker pup - some of these early days have been so tough and we've had no idea how we are going to get through it. Your videos have been unbelievable helpful, I just wanted to say thank you so much. Just seeing another puppy on screen going mad and biting laces, legs, anything that moves.... helps us breath a sigh of relief as we are not the only ones, and we have a normal energetic pup :)

I feel so relieved to know this is common and needs patience.

You all know how much the man loves his shoes! 😂. Not only great training information, but the best entertainment out there❣️. Thanks Zak!

thank you for being authentic, a lot of training videos make you feel that it's so easy and make you feel like a looser but when you showed your hands and arms all scratched I felt like "ok, looks right to me I wanna listen to this guy"

SHORTCUTS shoelace/ankle biting 10:51 leash biting 15:22

Perfect timing! We are deep in puppy biting phase (10 week old golden retriever) and your puppy biting videos have been the saving grace. In just a few days we have made such great progress. Thank you!!!!!!

Thank you for this! This was so thorough and gives me so much hope I was getting a little frustrated with the nipping but to see you actually train instead of using a trained dog is much appreciated

We’re at 10 weeks and finally starting to see some improvements.This video was great, thanks Zak. Gives me hope that we’re on the right path and it will work if we stick at it 👍

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I think you are the only puppy training coach that has worked for me and my puppy !!

I have a 4 months old puppy and she has stopped most of the biting and it makes me so happy! She is so smart and knows sit, down, paw, other paw, heel, almost sit pretty, right side, left side and stay! Your videos have helped so much!

This is the first video I’ve seen that shows so much on how to stop puppy biting, this is such a great video, thank you! I have a puppy biter and I’m going to try what you’ve suggested.

Man, thank you so much for creating this series man. Really appreciate you. I have a brand new puppy and am going through a lot of these exact issues. So really grateful now. 😁

I really appreciate the realistic aspect of this video. So many of the others that I’ve watched show the dog quickly responding favorably. I was getting very discouraged because my 12 week old Boston shows little progress. I realize the issue is primarily me. I’m a senior and my response time and dexterity is not what it used to be, making the timing of rewards challenging. The biggest difficulty I have is my dogs lunging and latching onto my clothes (and sometimes my flesh in the process). 😟

Hands down, best video on puppy biting. Really has helped us...THANK YOU.

If I will get a puppy your going to be my coach 100 percent

Zak I love your vids your probably the only dog trainer that actually teaches things.!

I have a 10 week old male Golden retriever puppy, and he is very bold and very nippy at times 😅 When I try to pull him off something that he's not supposed to be chewing on, he responds by biting at my hands and lunging back toward the "illegal" object. When he gets very excited in play he will bite a lot too. It's so encouraging to read comments of others who are struggling through puppy biting. I'm not alone!

Zak, you don't know how thankful I am for this video! It's ironic, because I recently adopted a puppy almost two weeks ago, and he is exactly like Inertia! I was really frustrated with him constantly biting his leash, shoes, my hands, and pant legs. Luckily, he's getting a lot better, but this video is so helpful as well! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!! btw, Inertia grew up so fast :)

I'm helping my neighbors train a mastiff puppy. Whenever she bites, I instantly stand up and turn around (after saying "no biting" and pulling her off). Of course I always try to redirect with toys if she looks like she might bite, but if she actually did clamp her daily strengthening jaws on me, I needed it to be very clear that's not acceptable at all. The first time I did this, she was a little confused and tried to get herself back in my line of vision- but she was still in bit mode. Only after she sat or lay down did I immediately turn back and praise her and we continued playing. She didn't bite for a while after that and now after a couple weeks of doing this every day when I come over once or twice, she rarely bites me at all. She had less of a problem with play biting than she did actually wanting to bit you because, (for example) the other dog is being pet, or I "want that treat now". My neighbors don't do what I do though and unfortunately, they still get bit (several times to the point of drawing blood) She is really a brilliant dog and catches on to ideas quick. She learned very quickly that biting the people she played with was not good, but she still bit them or my neighbors' other small dog purposefully when she wanted attention (the neighbors would often yell "ouch" or even hold her firmly whenever she bit. Soon though she'll get to big to hold firmly anymore...). But I didn't do that and it's amazing how fast she understood. Me and this big puppy have a very sweet relationship now and while I definitely wouldn't recommend this method for all dogs, this Mastiff puppy is both amazingly smart and very sensitive to my intentions. She wants so desperately to be on my good side and she's got it pretty well down that biting the me gets her the exact opposite of what she wants. I can't see Zak using this method, especially sense he wants Inertia to do alot of things with her mouth, but we needed it to be very clear that biting people was an absolute no because this dog is going to be huge and her jaws, an intimating sight to behold. It's definitely helped and on top of other training, plenty of play time and cuddles, it's worked well for her and she's greatly improved.

I’m getting my puppy throw august so I’ve been bingeing your entire series non stop

This video is so perfectly timed for me and my new BC puppy. Thank you! 😭❤️

Thanks for taking the time to put together this compilation! It's very encouraging to look back and Inertia's progress as I'm in the thick of it with my baby shark. ;-)

Thanks for the honest video. Its good to see that it takes time, even for a great dog trainer, it gives me hope !

Just got my second puppy. It's nice coming back to familiar videos for refreshers! My first boy is so well behaved and I used your books and videos!! Thank you!

OMG, I can't thank you enough for this video. I recently got a puppy and he has been tearing our fingers off. Thank you so much again for this video. It is really helpful.

I really appreciate how realistic this video is!! Apart from the biting tips, it's helpful to know that it's normal for a puppy to not want to play sometimes, or to train, and also that leaving them be to do their own thing when they don't show interest is ok. Thanks so much for helping my new puppy anxiety :)

Hi, I’ve just got an eight week old multipoo puppy. I understand how hard training and biting is. I realise my puppy has now started to get bored inside , as she hasn’t had her second vaccinations yet. Therefore she is biting a lot, your vids really help, so thanks x

She’s so big now I remember when u first got her 🥺 your videos helped my puppy soooo much

I love your positive, loving approach. I’m getting a Corgi, and I’ve read that they are very sensitive. I’m really enjoying these - studying ahead of time!

Our dog is super rough play, (he’s a bull terrier) so I needed this

I love your videos! My husband and I have been so frustrated with our puppy’s biting and how painful it’s been with her biting our arms/legs and tearing our clothes. I’ll admit we have reacted sometimes in not the best way. But, your video gives me hope and reassurance that it’s normal behavior for them and that there is a fix!

We're off to a great start but we need extra help and ideas and that's what this video gives. It's encouraging to see how Inertia progressed through this stage and see the end goal. Thanks for making your videos and books.

Thankyou for explaining and being straight to the point, we have subbed

i recently got my cackapoo puppy his names rocky he does exactly wat inertia does this series and channels helps me out soo much!!!

My dog knows all the commands but he denies to listen to me when he is excited. He only obeys me when I have treats.

Zak, got the pup box. Thanks for the advice. Trying to teach my puppy like this!

I just got a standard poodle puppy and your videos with inertia are really helpful!

Im gonna get a new pup soon! and I know your videos will help train him. I also trained my current dog with your videos!😀

As a person who had a wonderful, happy, well behaved dog growing up, I'm now seeing as an adult who just brought home a puppy how much effort my parents put in unbeknownst to me to get him that way. Can't thank youtube and Zak George enough, as his channel and books have been extremely helpful in figuring the pup out. There were a few times I thought... if this dog doesn't listen, I am going to put a safety net under the balcony so I can toss her off. But, I come to a video like this and get idea's and mesh it with what I know already of pup and I go back into the next.... bite, or play, or whatever with a new idea, a new angle and almost a sense of calm.

Thank you so much for this video! I implemented these tips TODAY and my puppy is doing so much better (barely any biting). He now follows me happily without biting my ankles!

I adore you Zak George...... I just simply so needed this message. I"m a very expierienced dog owner and amateur trainer and am struggling hard core with my current border collie/kelpie 4 month old foster puppy. You should see my hands. She has broke the skin so many times and yet there isn't an ounce of malicious intent. I had absolutely never dealt with such persistence in a puppy (and I've worked with A LOT). I felt like I was doing all the right things already, slight verbal correction and replace with a toy (and the tips on replacing with a training session were so helpful!). As was the advice that sometimes they just need a little cool down time on their own until their brains are in a calmer state. I knew it would take time but it was so refreshing to see a dog expert like you deal with those same issues for weeks and weeks and gave me such hope to just persevere with doing all the right things and that eventually it will subside. I now feel empowered and ready to take on the mighty Serena!

We have a 10 week old Mini Australian Sheppard and we are knee deep in puppy biting. It's frustrating, but these videos are super helpful in coaching us in the realities of this phase. We got both of your books and watch your videos almost every day. Thanks for the help!!!

Omg it’s like you’re describing my puppy, he also won’t stop biting and my shoe laces can never stay tied up 😂 I’m going to start training him today, thanks heaps!

YES! I've been waiting for this video for my 9 week old puppy!

Thank you so much for this. It's so relieving to see that my puppy acts the same way and what to do about it. You rock!

This would really solve my puppy's biting problem... Thank you so much! Love from India 💕

I have a Border Collie pup that my dog actually gave birth too! So Ive known her from day 1! And since day 1 I have been watching your videos because you are amazing and so is Inertia! I really want to train Bandit to do the Stall Trick

ZAK. God I wish I could hug you! Thank you for all the tips. We have a brand new English Shepard pup. I’ve been watching and learning from you every since! Now our 2 month old prince has hit chewing stage so hinds me at today video! I just wanted to say thank you for all the tips they work and have helped gratefully!!! We also signed up for pup box and thank you for help with half off! What a great offer and treat for our new prince each month! Many blessings! I’m at the point where I highly think Netflix needs to sign ya for a show!!! Sending love! Thanks again! The Myers Family!

i just got a new 8 week old Poochon and i would already do anything for him and you are 1000 percent my dog trainer thank you for helping me

This is my favorite video already just by reading the title

I have been struggling with a puppy who loves to bite. I can’t wait to try these out! Thank you for your videos! ☺️

3 weeks today since my dog's at home and she's getting better day by day. I've been doing what I've seen in your videos and I definitely see progress! Most of the bites are not so bad anymore and she licks a lot more!

Very good and entertaining teaching video. Saw all the things we’re experiencing with our pup and doable solutions. Excellent!

We just got a corgi and he’s exactly like Inertia!! The biting at the heels, ankles, and feet/shoes is so frustrating but I just started using your tips so hoping to see progress.

I love this channel but I wish inertia was my dog

I actually added your playlist today morning.. its really good..👍🏻👍🏻

Just got an American Bulldog/Lab mix puppy from a foster and he is amazing your videos and books have helped so much! Thank you 🙂

Love these recap videos as we brought Pax home Thursday. She definitely doesn't respond to "ouch!" Watching this video after an overly rambunctious play session time out. (And she is back to sleep lol)

Video: “If it existed, then she was gonna bite it”. Me: PRAISE GOD IM NOT ALONE!

Thank you for putting us at ease with this new experience. Keep them coming, I just sign up for puppy box... I appreciate the 50% off I did the year subscription.

I have to say I just took in a puppy that came to my door at 5 in the morning, and your videos have given me a lot of patience in training her

Thank you, this is exactly the video I was looking for. Not only to learn how to properly take care of my new puppy when he's being like this, but also seeing that I'm not alone in this.

With our puppy we used the "squealing" technique and it worked wonders. We also tried redirecting a bunch especially when she bit furniture but that wasn't so easy as she ironically preferred to lick the chew toys instead of chewing them. The squeals had to be clear enough so she could understand it meant we got hurt. I didn't have much difficulties with that since I do have a high pitched voice and can react fast with an "ouch" but my bf had a harder time since you know, men don't usually squeal in a high pitch when getting a bit hurt. We figured out a workaround tho and when he got hurt he would say "meow" instead which in our language is basically "meow" but with a higher pitched vowel in the middle ('ä'). I started using "meow" a lot too especially later when we reacted even at the gentle bites she did. Most of the time she reacted correctly to our squeals (or meows) by stopping the bite. At first we squealed when it hurt us, later when it kindof hurt us and at the latest stage (including right now for example an accident during play) if we felt teeth on our skin (nothing painful, just something solid, smooth and wet came into contact). She also bit clothes A LOT. Not just at our ankles, mostly she jumped up and grabbed the highest thing she could. We both have at least one small hole on the lower end of our jackets. I also had to stitch up a lot of pants. We fixed that in the same way. Some puppy training videos talked how puppies can't really distinguish what is us and what is our clothes so we acted like we got hurt when she bit our clothes too. And yes, it worked also. To be fair, it wasn't a complete lie since we got hurt emotionally at least :). When she bit like 3 or more times in a row ignoring the squeal we just (stopped play and) removed ourselves from the situation to let her calm down. She came to our home when she was 2.5 months old and we got the biting in control in a few weeks. She changed the biting to licking really fast. She is now 1yo and licks us constantly and that's ok :)

My Bordernese pup is 10 weeks and we've pretty much eliminated biting as he wasnt really into anything but fingers and toes. Sometimes pantlegs but not often. The redirection and rewards even after small small victories is SO key. Thanks!

Got your book, watch your videos, my puppy training goes much better now. Thank you!

I'm getting a lab mix in two weeks! I've watched this series 3 times through lol

Hi! I'm from Brazil, and I just wanted to say: Congratulations! Your job is amazing. That's the best dog training chanel I've ever seen. Your videos are helping me a lot. Not only with my dog, but practicing my english too. Keep up with the good work.

Thank for puppy box. Love it

Really a fun and very informative, practical training session. Thank you!

I just got a cocker spaniel I love her soooo much but biting is a problem hahahaha 😂 you videos are beyond helpful thank you! Got another cocker….and so it begins once again 😂

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I can't get over how completely adorable inertia is! 😍

Love all your vids Zak ! I love dogs and training them you have helped a lot and I enjoy watching with my dog Harley and me from England ! Keep it up x 👍🏼😁