Biting and chewing are considered normal behaviour of dogs. But it can be annoying for the owners when dogs start biting or chewing everything things. A leash is also one of those objects which become a normal victim of a doggy or puppy.
If the leash is non-metallic, then it is almost possible that your pup or dog will bite out his leash or make it tear apart. On the other hand, a leash made out of metal can hurt your puppy’s mouth.
We will discuss in this article to find out the possible causes and how to fix this issue.
Why do puppies bite their leashes?
There are multiple reasons which an owner must see before coming to the conclusion on this issue. Here are some reasons why a puppy bites or chews its leash.
- For Attention: Dogs are those pets that are known for their attention-seeking behaviour. When a puppy feels that the owner is not giving attention, it can chew the leash to get attention.
- Young pups are energic and to release the energy a puppy needs something to chew or bite to release their aggression.
- Tug of war : Sometimes while walking, your dog bites and pushes the leash, which can be a sign that your dog thinks you are interested in playing tug of war.
- To release frustration, boredom or having in state of anxiety can also make your puppy chew his leash.
- Teething Problem: From birth to six months teeth of puppies start growing, which makes their teeth gum discomfort. To relieve from this a puppy chews every object near to them. Ease your teething puppy’s discomfort and ensure a smooth transition with our expert advice on ‘How to Help a Teething Puppy.’ Discover effective strategies for a happy and healthy pup.
- Uncomfortable: The last reason is leash is not comfortable to wear. A young dog doesn’t like being under control by its owner especially while walking. Most dogs want to run to explore and sniff the surrounding.
Should I let my puppy bite his leash?
There is no problem with the leash biting if the puppy is having a teething problem. When puppies grow up, they usually grew their teeth like all mammals and hence can have the urge to bite due to tooth pain. This issue can be cured by providing chewing toys.
But one should correct the unnecessary biting behaviour by training to avoid the problem in future.
How to stop puppy from biting leash while walking ?
You can stop your puppy by giving him treat training to counter the biting leash while walking. You can follow these training tricks step by step to train your puppy:-
- If you are taking a walk and the puppy shows the bitting, then stop the walk, say his name and add the signal word “STOP”.
- Now use “SIT” and “SAY” words to make him hold in a sitting position.
- Give him his favourite treat only if he follows the previous two commands, but don’t make it a habit of repeating them.
- Try to provoke him by showing a leash & If he bites correctly the behaviour immediately.
- Encourage him by saying the word “Good Boy” and waving a hand on his head if he learns the command instantly.
- Continue your walk and try these tips for someday until he learns this trick.
- By doing this trick your dog will learn the new concept of stop. You can also play tug of war and you will see a huge change in your puppy’s behaviour as this will make him tired easily.
How to stop pup from biting the leash?
If you want other ways to tackle this issue, besides training, then you can buy any dog repellent or spray, and spray it on the leash. This will stop the pup from his leash as the dog will sniff the fragrance and the leash will taste insipid. You can also try citrus and vinegar spray, which are also natural dog repellent alternatives.