Chewing and nipping are two of the most common puppyhood problems that new puppy parents have to deal with. So the good news is — you’re not the only one constantly removing things from your puppy’s mouth and experiencing gnawed-on hands. The bad news is, yes everyone goes through some version of this with a puppy!

Chewing and nipping is a phase, but when do puppies grow out of it? DO they grow out of it? And how do you make it not hurt so bad in the meantime?!

In Episode 159 of the Ask A Puppy Trainer Show, Bethany and Sparky go over the truth about puppy chewing and nipping, along with what you can implement right now to turn it around!

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Ep 159 Timestamps:

*1:15 - When do puppies stop chewing and nipping?
4:31 - Should you try the new nail trimming/peanut butter licking trend?
7:43 - Advice for nail trimming
9:47 - What to do with a 16-week-old Lab puppy who jumps, bites and grabs during walks
11:33 - How to address resource guarding with an 18-week-old terrier puppy
16:10 - What to do with your 14-week-old puppy consistently won’t go potty when you take them out
*18:10 - How to correct the behavior of a 13-week-old doodle, who acts like a "land shark"
21:19 - Advice for a 15-week-old puppy who is still pooping in her crate at night, even after adjusting her feeding schedule and crate size
26:42 - Can a 12.5-week-old puppy, who has received shots at 6, 8, and 12 weeks, go on a walk

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