My 3 month old toy poodle still tries to bite hands while I touch and nips at my ankles from behind sometimes I have tried giving her drools chewie which she didn’t like What else can I give Also am I safe from the minor scratches made due to biting ?

Dr. Tajunnisa M

Hi Gitanjali. Yes, a provoked bite or a bite from a dog while playing can be ignored but as pet parents fall under risk category for rabies, it’s advisable to take pre bite anti rabies vaccination as a part of prophylaxis. If a pet is still biting even after providing chew treats or toys, it’s best to go for training. You can avail the same from kuddle trainers or self train by yourself.