Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
puppy game
Puppy Toy Trade
Redirecting teeth to an allowed object before play gets frantic.
1-3 min Level 1 moderate Supervised activity
How to try it
Start with the easy version.
- Keep a soft toy within reach.
- Move the toy before teeth land on skin or clothes.
- Trade and pause play before your puppy gets overtired.
Common mistake: Waiting until the puppy is fully overaroused before offering the toy.
Track: Redirects completed before skin contact.
Where this fits in the finder
Best for puppy biting, clothing bites, toy interest
Location indoors
Equipment two toys, treats
Safety facets medium chew risk, treats, apartment
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Helpful gear
Simple tools that fit this game.
Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
About this guide
This is a research-based starter description, not a record of a hands-on test. The game name appears in owner-community discussions; our short instructions are an editorial starting point, not a reproduction of a paid lesson.
For general enrichment and reward principles, see Blue Cross: Enrichment for dogs and Dogs Trust: Training with rewards. These sources do not endorse this specific game or confirm it fits your dog.
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