If you live with a puppy, chances are your hands, ankles, sleeves, and shoelaces have already been “sampled.” It can feel personal, painful, and occasionally infuriating. The good news is that in most cases, puppy biting is a normal developmental phase. The important part is knowing how to respond so it teaches the right lessons. Why puppies bite (and why it’s not about you) Puppies experience the world mouth-first. Long before they understand words, rules, or expectations, t