Labrador dogs can have a lot of bad habits, especially when they are puppies. Therefore, once you decide to bring one of these puppies into your home, you will need to work hard to break these habits. This includes being able to understand why your dog is doing what it is doing. In most cases, instincts are taking over for your pet. These behaviors are programmed into their brains, and it is up to you to teach your puppy the right way to do things. Biting is one of those habits. There are a few reasons your Labrador puppy may bite.
Teething
Just like humans, Labrador dogs will lose their baby teeth and their adult teeth grow in later. This is one of the major reasons your Labrador may chew. However, this reason is one that is short-lived. Once the baby teeth have fallen out and the adult teeth have come in, the dog will no longer need to chew. Unfortunately, the habit is often ingrained by then, making it harder to break.
Play
Another reason Labrador dogs may bite is for their play. If you have ever watched a pack of wolves or a bunch of puppies that have not yet been weaned, you will notice that they often tumble around in their play, biting on each other. They aren’t trying to hurt each other; they are only playing and learning how to hunt at the same time. It is an instinct. However, it is important that you encourage your puppy to only bite on toys and not on people, furniture or other important objects.
Aggressive
Aggression is another reason Labrador dogs may lash out and bite. This type of biting is unacceptable and should not be tolerated in your puppy. While positive reinforcement is the best avenue for teaching Labrador retrievers, you will need to remove your dog from the situation if it bites aggressively. If you do not curb aggressive biting early, it can become a problem that can result in the removal of your pet. This is the last thing you want.
There are many reasons why Labrador dogs bite. Many of these reasons, such as play biting and teething, are normal and acceptable as long as the biting is aimed at the proper outlet. However, if your dog is biting aggressively, it is important to discourage the behavior and, if necessary, get help before it is too late.
