Why is my pug biting so much? He is 3 months old. We bought a lot of toys yet he prefers to bite our fingers
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Biting and mouthing are very normal behaviors for a 3-month-old puppy - this is how puppies explore the world, and also how they instinctively try to play. If he likes to play tug, you can use a long fleece or rope toy to drag along the ground for him to chase and bite. I would also make sure that he has plenty of appropriate chew items to provide an appropriate outlet for this behavior - things like bully sticks, rawhide chews or a Kong toy stuffed with peanut butter can all be good choices for many dogs. Never encourage him to bite your hands or clothing in play, since this sends mixed messages about what is acceptable. If you're petting him and he begins biting your hands, calmly remove your hands and ignore him until he's calmer, or redirect to one of his toys instead. This behavior tends to resolve on its own with age, so time and patience are the most important things :)
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