If you’ve ever brought a puppy home, you know that they go through a phase where they seem to become adorable little sharks. They like to sneak up and attack, chomping on fingers, toes, and ankles aggressively with their tiny shark-like teeth. It’s not fun, and it can be very painful!
That’s what’s going on at Georgia’s house. Georgia is a unique Golden retriever puppy, as you’ll see in this video. She doesn’t look like the Goldens you’re used to seeing because she has white spots… she’s not your average Golden! The clip starts with her peeking over the couch, zeroing in on her prey. She assesses the situation, then moves in for the kill!
Pawrents everywhere could relate to what Georgia’s parents said in the caption, “If you’re in the puppy stage and wondering why your sweet fluff has turned into a tiny velociraptor with razor teeth… welcome to the land shark phase.
Totally normal. Totally chaotic. It’s usually worst during teething and overtired moments, and it’s their way of exploring, playing, and saying ‘I need help regulating my feelings but only know how to bite.’”
They also shared some tips for what helped them. They enforced naps when she was overtired and extra chompy. They gave her frozen chews and rotated her toys. They suggest redirecting instead of reacting, and of course, reminding themselves this phase does pass.
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Tips For Making It Through a Puppy’s ‘Shark Phase’
Mandi’s Doodles says, “The number one most common complaint I get from new puppy pawrents is puppy biting, also known as the Baby Shark Phase. This is one of the most frustrating stages of puppy development. Most of the time, you feel like you’re taking one step forward and two bites back! But there is some good news: Baby Shark Phase doesn’t last forever.”
She shared lots of tips that can help pawrents get through the phase, but reminded “Physical punishment can be counterproductive and may lead to fear or aggression. Also, don’t use the crate as a form of punishment either. This will negatively impact how your puppy perceives his crate.
Instead, focus on redirecting the behavior and rewarding good behavior to build a trusting relationship with your puppy.”
This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Mar 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.