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LESSON 2 · Stop the Bite

Emergency Management

If a dog is actively biting hands or feet during daily interactions, management must be immediate while training catches up. Wear sturdy gloves during high-risk activities like collar grabs and nail trims.

Avoid hand games like wrestling that blur the line between play and biting. Replace them with structured games: fetch, tug with a rope toy, hide-and-seek with treats. For dogs that bite feet, keep a drag leash attached.