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Judy in Waco · 12-30-2007, 03:25 AM

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Sounds like normal puppy behavior to me.

But, that does not mean that you shouldn't try to help him.

Teething - yes, he's teething. Don't worry about the blood. I would put up the pretty new bed for awhile though. Puppy kongs are great for teethers and so are frozen chew toys. I found one on Barkaholics that has a hole in one end and blocked on the other so you can freeze liquid inside it.

Gizmo also loved ice cubes on the kitchen floor. It was like a chew toy and ice hockey all in one! lol!

Potty Training - He probably does still need to be confined. Maybe an xpen upstairs so he can be closer to you? Yorkies require a lot of patience, consistency and rewards while training. I know, we're still working on it.

Biting - Don't let him bite you. Redirect with a chew toy.

Barking - we use a penny can for barking, but Gizmo doesn't bark that often. I can just say, "Do I have to get the can?" and he stops now! lol! I only pull out the can when it's serious though. I don't want him to get used to the sound.

Excitement - when new people show up, he will get excited. You might try putting a little shirt on him. It works for Gizmo. Gizmo will also settle down after about ten minutes or so.

Good luck and welcome!

12-30-2007, 03:25 AM	#2
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Welcome to YorkieTalk! Sounds like normal puppy behavior to me. But, that does not mean that you shouldn't try to help him. Teething - yes, he's teething. Don't worry about the blood. I would put up the pretty new bed for awhile though. Puppy kongs are great for teethers and so are frozen chew toys. I found one on Barkaholics that has a hole in one end and blocked on the other so you can freeze liquid inside it. Gizmo also loved ice cubes on the kitchen floor. It was like a chew toy and ice hockey all in one! lol! Potty Training - He probably does still need to be confined. Maybe an xpen upstairs so he can be closer to you? Yorkies require a lot of patience, consistency and rewards while training. I know, we're still working on it. Biting - Don't let him bite you. Redirect with a chew toy. Barking - we use a penny can for barking, but Gizmo doesn't bark that often. I can just say, "Do I have to get the can?" and he stops now! lol! I only pull out the can when it's serious though. I don't want him to get used to the sound. Excitement - when new people show up, he will get excited. You might try putting a little shirt on him. It works for Gizmo. Gizmo will also settle down after about ten minutes or so. Good luck and welcome! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)