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- Species & breed
- Dog · Brittany
- Age
- 2 months old
- Sex
- Male
- Color
- Orange
It sounds like Ezra is keeping you on your toes! The good news is that what you're describing — a 2-month-old puppy using his mouth on everything and everyone — is completely normal puppy behavior. At this age, biting and chewing is how puppies explore the world, relieve the discomfort of teething, and learn how to interact socially. It doesn't mean anything is wrong with him.
That said, now is actually the perfect time to start teaching him that teeth on skin isn't okay. The habits he builds in the next few weeks will stick with him for life.
Some things that tend to help:
- Yelp and pause. When he bites you, make a short, sharp sound (like "ouch!") and immediately stop playing for 10–20 seconds. This mimics how his littermates would have told him he was too rough.
- Redirect, redirect, redirect. Always have a chew toy within reach. The moment he goes for your hand, swap in the toy. Praise him when he takes it.
- Keep sessions short. Puppies get overstimulated fast, and a tired or wound-up puppy bites more. Short play sessions with calm breaks in between can make a real difference.
- Avoid rough play with hands. It's tempting to wrestle with a tiny puppy, but it teaches him that hands are toys — which gets a lot less fun when he's full-grown.
- Offer appropriate chew outlets. Puppy-safe chew toys (rubber, rope, or similar) give him something satisfying to gnaw on while his adult teeth are coming in.
Brittanys are energetic, smart, and eager to please — which means Ezra will likely pick up on these lessons quickly once you're consistent. Consistency is really the key word here: everyone in the household should respond the same way every time.
Puppy classes or a positive-reinforcement trainer can also be a fantastic investment at this age, both for bite inhibition and for general socialization.
When to see your vet: Mouthing at 2 months is normal, but check in with your vet if you notice any of the following:
- The biting seems aggressive rather than playful (growling, stiff body, snapping with intent)
- His gums look swollen, bleeding, or he seems to be in pain while chewing
- He's not eating, seems lethargic, or has any other symptoms alongside the biting
- You're not seeing any improvement after a few weeks of consistent training
Since Ezra is only 2 months old, he's likely due for puppy vaccinations soon if he hasn't started them yet — a great excuse to bring this up with your vet in person!
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