Scream Like a Baby If They Bite

Biting should never be tolerated with your dog, especially if you have kids in the house.

Kids and dogs naturally bite when they are young. Dogs are teething and need something to chew on when they are pups. It's also a form of play. Toddlers bite out of frustration. They don't have the words or skills to get what they want and they learn quick that biting gives them back control.

When your dog bites or nips, let out a loud high pitched squeal, (yes I know it's hard for you burly guys to do.) Next turn your back on the dog, don't make any eye contact, don't touch the dog and don't play with the dog. This simulates how pups play and react to each other when biting just a bit too hard on each other's ears. Trust me...it works.

For kids, replace the yelp with a low, stern voice or fain pain. Walk away and refuse to continue playing. If they are six or under, they may not understand causing pain to someone else, but they will definitely understand that play time is over.

Think I am wrong? Should you just bite back? Let me know your tips or funny things you have noticed in raising both dogs and kids.