Instructions
Socialize your puppy. Take your young puppy, ideally under 12 weeks old but no more than 18 weeks, to a range of activities such as a playground, a farm, a busy intersection or a home with an infant. Make the experience pleasant for your puppy so that it does not become overwhelmed. Provide treats and positive rewards during and after the socialization, and introduce your puppy to situations that it seems unsure about slowly.
Enroll your puppy in a training class. Starting a dog-training class, such as puppy kindergarten, early in your dog's life teaches it to listen to your commands and respect you. In addition, most training classes offer socialization for the enrolled puppies, teaching your puppy proper behavior with other dogs.
Avoid teaching your puppy unacceptable behaviors. Do not play aggressive games with your puppy or allow it to chew on your hand or clothing, as these games often teach a puppy that chewing and biting are OK.
Include your puppy in your family. Keep your dog inside the house with you and take it out to community events whenever possible to continue its socialization.
Keep a watchful eye on your puppy, especially in unfamiliar situations. Know what activities or events scare your dog, and avoid taking it out of the house if those events are likely to occur. Before letting young children interact with your puppy, teach them how to gently approach your dog, and never leave your puppy unsupervised with a child.
How to Train a Puppy Not to Aggressively Bite
Training a puppy not to bite people or other animals aggressively is an important step in having a well-behaved and socialized dog. Training your puppy early helps enforce the proper behavior before you must untrain a bad habit. While there is no way to guarantee that your puppy will never bite someone or another animal, there are several training methods that reduce the likelihood of an aggressive bite.