Without a doubt, teaching bite inhibition is the single most important item on the educational agenda of any pup. Consequently, bite inhibition training should head the syllabus of any kindergarten or comprehensive puppy-training program. Teaching bite inhibition is a two-step process: first, the pup must be taught to inhibit the force of his biting behavior, so that he develops a soft mouth; and then second, to inhibit the frequency of his now gentler mouthing, so that the adolescent dog learns to keep his jaws to himself and never mouth any person, or their clothing.

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