American Mastiff Puppy Handling Play Biting

"Puppy play biting", is a very annoying habit and this is to be discouraged from day one. When you pick up your American Mastiff puppy you will notice it is quiet and calm, and has no tendency to puppy bite or chew on your fingers. We always ask the adoptive family to avoid waving their hands in front of the puppy's face; No playing tug of war. Do not allow your American Mastiff puppy to pull on your clothing. Do not allow the puppy to lick your hand, fingers or to chew on your fingers, not for one second. Puppy kisses are fine for your face, but not for your hands. "kissing" your fingers can lead to chewing on your fingers. Be sure to have plenty of chew toys for your teething puppy and please do not let it chew on your fingers.

Do your best to teach your children to pet the puppy from top of the head back, gently stroking; Never leave young toddler (child) alone with the American Mastiff puppy when the puppy is new to your home. Close supervision is required when the young child is close to the puppy to be sure the child does not offer his/her fingers or put fingers in the puppy's mouth; Little children, God Bless them, are curious, and that is good. But they tend to see "a hole and want to fill it" such as poking a finger into puppy's ear, eyes, nose or mouth. The child has no intention of hurting the puppy, this is just a natural thing for a child to do. Therefore, please supervise the younger children when they are in the same room as the puppy. The American Mastiff puppy will love your children, and never want to hurt them in anyway, but a finger in the eye may result in an startled reaction from the puppy. Both puppy and child must learn mutual respect and what their boundaries are. Dogs actually appreciate boundaries; They, like children, feel far more secure when they know their boundaries. In raising your puppy always be aware these are highly intelligent dogs. A super smart dog will learn a bad habit just as quickly as it learns a good habit. Good loving dispositions are bred into our dogs. This breed is known for its gentleness. But in the end, it really is all up to you. The way you raise your puppy is the way the grown dog will be.