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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

It's amazing how we humans think a puppy should just do what we want
it to do. Please remember that he is just a puppy and does what puppies
do, run, bite, jump and love being outdoors. Yes, your right your going to
need more patience than you ever imagined you could have. These little
ones are very smart and will do, most of the time on their own terms,
what we want but we must be patient. Rome wasn't built in a day.
I would guess around 1yr old you should see your boy grow up, if trained
properly and know the difference between what is right and what is wrong.
Never, ever hit your puppy. They do not learn by being struck. It will only
make him withdrawal and be afraid of you or go in the oppisite direction and
become aggressive, protecting itself from harm. Get him some safe chews,
it's important that they chew on something to relieve the pain they feel with
their teeth coming threw or it will be you furniture he chews on. All puppies
chew on your feet and toes. Tell him no gently and put a chew in his mouth showing that this is what you chew. It takes time for them to understand what you want. Please have patience, he deserves it because
he has to be taught everything you want him to know. They weren't born
with this knowledge they have to be taught human ways. He will, one day,
be your best friend and love you to pieces forever if given the chance.
Good luck to you.

very well said.....

I guess little Chaos is living up to his name - but remember - he is a Baby still - you need to teach... not punish.