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\\u201cOUCH! That hurts!\\u201d

Do you have a nipping nightmare in your household?\\xa0

Got a puppy that\\u2019s transformed into a crazy, snapping demon with razor sharp teeth?

Feeling totally lost and not sure how to tame your gnawing, biting, furry land shark?

In this special episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, we have solutions for you! We\\u2019re going to help you transform your puppy from a biting, chewing, gnawing, nipping nightmare into the furry family member you\\u2019ve been dreaming of!

Here\\u2019s a sneak peek at just SOME of the super solutions and strategies you\\u2019ll find in this episode:

\\u2705 Don\\u2019t become a reactive puppy parent - be proactive!\\xa0 Arm yourself with management plans and \\u201cIf/Then\\u201d strategies that you can action to help you prevent your puppy from rehearsing and undesirable behaviours that you DON'T want.

\\u2705 Consider how you DO want your puppy to interact with you, your family, friends, neighbours, other pets, children and more! What do you WANT to see and how can you guide your puppy and teach them behaviours that are incompatible with biting?

\\u2705 Always ensure that your puppy has ample opportunity to experience the RIGHT things. Provide chews, enrichment activities, safe toys, and safe exploration opportunities in the right spaces! \\xa0

\\u2705 Give your puppy plenty of rest opportunities so they don\\u2019t flip over into overtiredness and high arousal!

\\u2705 Always remember that your puppy will be teething. Even if they are losing teeth, those teeth are moving, growing and settling into place in your puppy\\u2019s mouth \\u2013 and they can be experiencing discomfort or pain at any time! Guide them to appropriate behaviours and give them safe, appropriate items to chew on to satisfy their chewing needs and relieve their discomfort!

There\\u2019s so much more in this episode, so if you have a puppy or are about to welcome one into your home, you don't want to miss this episode! If you know anyone who\\u2019s about to get a puppy or who is struggling with their new furry family member, this is the podcast episode for them too!

Jump in and have a listen \\u2013 and while you\\u2019re here leave a review for us and share with us what was your biggest takeaway \\u2013 and remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that!