{"id":10147,"date":"2022-04-27T11:32:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T11:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=10147"},"modified":"2023-08-22T12:59:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T12:59:09","slug":"how-to-train-french-bulldog-not-to-bite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-to-train-french-bulldog-not-to-bite\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Train a French Bulldog Not to Bite?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14101bc2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-Train-a-French-Bulldog-Not-to-Bite-featured-image.jpg\" alt=\"French bulldog looking up\" class=\"wp-image-10155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-Train-a-French-Bulldog-Not-to-Bite-featured-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-Train-a-French-Bulldog-Not-to-Bite-featured-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-Train-a-French-Bulldog-Not-to-Bite-featured-image-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-to-Train-a-French-Bulldog-Not-to-Bite-featured-image-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading post_title_h1\" id=\"sc-post-title\">How to Train a French Bulldog Not to Bite?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"post_info\"><strong><a   class=\"post-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/author\/alex\/\">Alex Vicente<\/a><\/strong> \u2022 Updated on August 22, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"disclaimers\">\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\ue822\" data-av_iconfont=\"entypo-fontello\"><\/span> This review contains affiliate links. Read more <a href=\"\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5629\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\uf0fa\" data-av_iconfont=\"fontello\"><\/span> Not a substitute for professional veterinary help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Having a dog around is a messy business, with their endless biting and chewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They might be man\u2019s best friend, but living with one certainly needs some getting used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Frenchies aren\u2019t as aggressive as most dogs, they still can get up to no good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, biting is normal dog behavior; it\u2019s hard to find a dog that doesn\u2019t bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, having your Frenchie treat you like a chew toy isn\u2019t what you want from this companionship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, we\u2019re here to help you by explaining how to train a French bulldog not to bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#how-to-train-a-french-bulldog-not-to-bite\">How to Train a French Bulldog Not to Bite<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#why-does-a-french-bulldog-bite\">Why Does a French Bulldog Bite?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#what-triggers-a-french-bulldog-to-bite\">What Triggers a French Bulldog to Bite?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#final-say\">Final Say<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-train-a-french-bulldog-not-to-bite\">How to Train a French Bulldog Not to Bite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-giving-the-paw-to-a-girl.jpg\" alt=\"French bulldog giving the paw to a girl\" class=\"wp-image-10157\" title=\"French bulldog giving the paw to a girl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-giving-the-paw-to-a-girl.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-giving-the-paw-to-a-girl-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-giving-the-paw-to-a-girl-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-giving-the-paw-to-a-girl-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding what makes a Frenchie bite helps you better understand where they\u2019re coming from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, you\u2019ll be able to know how to train your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/french-bulldog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"17616\">French bulldog<\/a>\u00a0not to bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More on that below, but first, here are a few proven methods that you can follow to help your puppy unlearn this nasty habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bite Inhibition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bite inhibition is a necessary lesson every dog should learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They obtain it naturally when playing with other dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a French bulldog bites one of its kind too hard, the injured dog will cry or squeal, causing the Frenchie to realize what it has done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your puppy will know how to playfully bite their littermates next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In extreme cases, the bitten dog will leave and that\u2019s basically dog lingo for \u2018you\u2019ve crossed a line.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Show Not Tell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following in the footsteps of bite inhibition, if your Frenchie is keen on biting you, then show them that they shouldn\u2019t do it anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s better to cry out like a hurt puppy than shout or yell at your dog for harming you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your French bulldog will definitely be alarmed by your reaction at first so they\u2019ll start to back off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you\u2019re not encouraging them to bite you, your puppy is smart enough to realize that causing you harm is bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walk Away If Necessary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speak your Frenchie\u2019s language and walk away from them when their aggression gets out of hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if it\u2019s during playtime, their overexcited behavior will push them to bark loudly and bite you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, tell them off, get up, and leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow your puppy time to cool down and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cesarsway.com\/5-keys-to-handling-a-dominant-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5631\">show dominance<\/a>&nbsp;by letting them know that they\u2019re behaving incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf01ede9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-8deeea5f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d9845efa\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9845efa\">\n\n<p class=\"p_nomargin_bottom\"><strong>You may also want to read:<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-dog-food-for-german-shepherds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5632\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-to-train-a-french-bulldog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5633\">How to Train a French Bulldog: Quick &amp; Easy Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-32f0d868\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32f0d868\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill btn_read_more has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-to-train-a-french-bulldog\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#eaa802;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5634\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-does-a-french-bulldog-bite\">Why Does a French Bulldog Bite?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/french-bulldog-laying-down-on-the-floor-with-tongue-out.jpg\" alt=\"French bulldog laying down on the floor with tongue out\" class=\"wp-image-10152\" title=\"French bulldog laying down on the floor with tongue out\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/french-bulldog-laying-down-on-the-floor-with-tongue-out.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/french-bulldog-laying-down-on-the-floor-with-tongue-out-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/french-bulldog-laying-down-on-the-floor-with-tongue-out-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/french-bulldog-laying-down-on-the-floor-with-tongue-out-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs are naturally born to bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These animals are nature\u2019s best explorers, and so they love learning about the world around them using their noses, mouths, and paws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>French bulldogs are no different, although they\u2019re less aggressive than most dog breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their biting stages are often limited to young age. When they\u2019re puppies, Frenchies would bite on furniture because they\u2019re\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/when-do-french-bulldogs-stop-teething\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10438\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"17617\">teething<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If their owners leave them be, this habit will then carry on to a French bulldog\u2019s adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, it now assumes that biting is an okay thing to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why a puppy\u2019s biting inclinations should be handled as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If left unaddressed, a Frenchie\u2019s teeth will become a real problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, it\u2019s harder for dogs to unlearn their biting tendency as they grow older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-triggers-a-french-bulldog-to-bite\">What Triggers a French Bulldog to Bite?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/french-bulldog-looking-1.jpg\" alt=\"French bulldog looking\" class=\"wp-image-10153\" title=\"French bulldog looking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/french-bulldog-looking-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/french-bulldog-looking-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/french-bulldog-looking-1-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/french-bulldog-looking-1-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The reasons behind why a French bulldog bites can either be natural, as explained in the previous section or circumstantial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latter is what we\u2019ll attempt to tackle below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, not everyone gets their dog at a young age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, the case is that we end up with an adult Frenchie who was never taught that biting was bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to know what external reasons might trigger your Frenchie to go into a biting fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most common external reasons to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Separation Anxiety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>French bulldogs dealing with new owners or homes will show signs of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.frenchbulldogbreed.net\/blog\/separation-anxiety-in-french-bulldog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5636\">separation anxiety<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Frenchie will be aggressive to everyone, including its caretaker, and will continuously bite and bark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases, it\u2019s best to reassure them of your presence and take the time to get them used to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slowly, your Frenchie will familiarize itself with you and stop its biting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PTSD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any dog is prone to have gone through a traumatic experience one way or another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a rescue Frenchie, then you may find them whining and barking at nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In self-defense, they\u2019ll bite everyone and everything they see as a threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msasecurity.net\/security-and-counterterrorism-blog\/12-facts-about-canine-ptsd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5637\">PTSD<\/a>&nbsp;is not easily managed in dogs. It\u2019s often accompanied by other psychological illnesses too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This issue is best handled with the help of a vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stress or Fear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fear in French bulldogs can be a result of past abuse or of surrounding threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This emotion goes hand in hand with stress, and a stressed Frenchie won\u2019t stop biting to calm itself down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dog\u2019s environment is unsafe, they\u2019ll feel in danger and would signal for your help by being aggressive and biting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another case would be that your Frenchie may feel stressed and uncomfortable being around other dogs and will start biting them too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overexcitement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best-case scenario for a French bulldog\u2019s excessive biting is that they\u2019re just overly enthusiastic about playing with you or with other dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they\u2019re still dogs being dogs, playtime may get pretty heated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s recommended to put a lid on things if they get out of hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull away the bitten dog and let your puppy know they\u2019ve done wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you happen to be the victim instead, leave the room, indicating to your Frenchie that biting you equals no fun time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-say\">Final Say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-holding-a-toy-with-this-mouth-and-looking-to-a-girl.jpg\" alt=\"French bulldog holding a toy with this mouth and looking to a girl\" class=\"wp-image-10151\" title=\"French bulldog holding a toy with this mouth and looking to a girl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-holding-a-toy-with-this-mouth-and-looking-to-a-girl.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-holding-a-toy-with-this-mouth-and-looking-to-a-girl-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-holding-a-toy-with-this-mouth-and-looking-to-a-girl-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/French-bulldog-holding-a-toy-with-this-mouth-and-looking-to-a-girl-705x434.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019ll require some work, but educating yourself on how to train a French bulldog not to bite is worth it in the long haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frenchies are just as intelligent as any other dog, so they\u2019ll definitely pick up on their training fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just make sure to be patient with your Frenchie while it\u2019s learning. Yelling and shouting isn\u2019t the way to go about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teach your puppy why it\u2019s wrong to bite and provide them with alternatives, such as chew toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The important thing is to keep them happy!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a96d9770\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-aaa388c2\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f872c773\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f872c773\">\n\n<p class=\"p_nomargin_bottom\"><strong>You may also want to read:<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-dog-food-for-german-shepherds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5638\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-much-do-french-bulldogs-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5639\">How Much Do French Bulldogs Cost? 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