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Puppies bite for two main reasons. First, because they are teething and it is necessary for the proper development of their jaws and adult teeth. Second, they play bite to learn self defense and how to hunt. In play with litter mates and other puppies, they learn what is called "bite inhibition," or just how hard to bite without hurting. This is a critical skill for all dogs to learn. This one skill alone is the most significant element of preventing dog bite injuries (both to other dogs and to humans). See the related question on how to stop biting (link below).

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