Hi Kerryn…..biting and mouthing can be very much an attention seeking behaviour and this is why it’s important to respond correctly. Responding with a ‘no/stop it’ is still attention and it ensures the puppy will continue the behaviour. It’s also really important to respond calmly and consistently, if you add energy to the situation then it will become a game to your puppy. If your puppy is tugging at your pants then calmly remove her, but make sure you avoid speaking to her or making eye contact. If she repeats the behaviour then calmly place her in her puppy pen/crate or maybe another room……you may need to carry her there We want her to understand that this behaviour will no longer gain attention AND it will also result in her ending up on her own if she continues to do it. Puppies need time to learn to manage their impulses so it’s normal to need to repeat the consequence until this happens. If you remain consistent then your puppy will start to use more self-control. Hope that helps! Doggy Dan

Hi Michael,
A change in routine can lead to a dog feeling anxious and chewing can be a way they then try to alleviate that stress. The action of chewing releases a feel-good hormone into the dog’s system, that is aimed at helping them relax. It may also have been that in the excitement of trying to restore some lighting that your dog got a little confused by her owner’s behaviour and that may also have had a small impact. Hope that makes sense! All the Best, Doggy Dan