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francis_mom_atx · 06-03-2008, 05:07 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm a new Yorkie mom and I'm wondering what advice you have for aggressive biting. Francis is 9 weeks old and before he would play bite but come back with puppy licks. Now, he is straight up biting. I've said authoritatively NO BITING and have held his mouth briefly as well as redirect with a toy or chew bone. Is there anything else I should be doing? I also realize that consistency is key.

Also, Francis will cry and once he's stopped (knowing I shouldn't reward a cry) I'll go to him, pick him up, but he'll cry again. Or if I put him down, he'll cry. Do I just have a fussy puppy?

Thanks, I realize that this is sounding like new mom jitters.

Thanks.

06-03-2008, 05:07 AM	#1
francis_mom_atx Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: austin, texas Posts: 14	Help appreciated Hi everyone, I'm a new Yorkie mom and I'm wondering what advice you have for aggressive biting. Francis is 9 weeks old and before he would play bite but come back with puppy licks. Now, he is straight up biting. I've said authoritatively NO BITING and have held his mouth briefly as well as redirect with a toy or chew bone. Is there anything else I should be doing? I also realize that consistency is key. Also, Francis will cry and once he's stopped (knowing I shouldn't reward a cry) I'll go to him, pick him up, but he'll cry again. Or if I put him down, he'll cry. Do I just have a fussy puppy? Thanks, I realize that this is sounding like new mom jitters. Thanks.