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New Puppy Owner Tries To Follow Advice To Stop Biting—Doesn’t Go To Plan

New Puppy Owner Tries To Follow Advice To Stop Biting—Doesn’t Go To Plan

Summary

A dog owner in Georgia is trying to stop her puppy, Bulleit, from biting. She tried advice given by her breeder, which involved making a whining sound, but it did not work as expected. Bulleit, a mini goldendoodle, was more energized by the sound, and his owner is now exploring other training methods.

Key Facts

  • Bulleit is a 15-week-old mini goldendoodle puppy living in Alpharetta, Georgia.
  • Bulleit's owner, Megan Simpson, shares their experiences on a TikTok account which has quickly gained many followers.
  • To stop the puppy from biting, the breeder advised Simpson to imitate a dog's whining.
  • The attempt to imitate a whining sound only seemed to excite Bulleit more, prompting him to howl.
  • A video of this encounter went viral on TikTok with over 5 million views and 825,000 likes.
  • Other users suggested alternative methods such as yelping like a puppy's littermates would do.
  • The American Kennel Club advises walking away if a puppy gets more excited after the yelp approach.
  • Simpson also uses chew toys and other distractions to manage Bulleit's biting.
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