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DaisyMaesMama · 01-10-2009, 07:26 AM

Don't feel badly, it's o.k. to feel frustrated when your pup doesn't respond the way you want them to. Just a couple things to remember, he is only 4.5 months. He will have many more "puppy moments". Learn to smile at them and enjoy his playing, but also think about what may be going on at the moment in his head.
Chewing at this age means teething!!! Give him his favorite chew toy or get him a few toys that he can just chew the heck out of. Daisy Mae loves her knotted rope. Also, Petsmart has these great fleece toys that are knotted and tied that she loves as well.
Play "tug" with a toy, it feels good on their teeth and gums.

Teething for pups is kind of like a bad itch that you can't reach. They become frustrated and will stop at nothing to satisfy or stop the pain or irritation. I know about this as Daisy Mae is at the end of her teething and now she just wants to test out the new teeth! I think the humping is also part of this, not sure tho. Little man is just frustrated and wants to get out his aggression, which is normal. Don't feel as if you have failed in his training. Sounds to me like you are doing a great job!

~Kathy

01-10-2009, 07:26 AM	#4
DaisyMaesMama Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 303	Don't feel badly, it's o.k. to feel frustrated when your pup doesn't respond the way you want them to. Just a couple things to remember, he is only 4.5 months. He will have many more "puppy moments". Learn to smile at them and enjoy his playing, but also think about what may be going on at the moment in his head. Chewing at this age means teething!!! Give him his favorite chew toy or get him a few toys that he can just chew the heck out of. Daisy Mae loves her knotted rope. Also, Petsmart has these great fleece toys that are knotted and tied that she loves as well. Play "tug" with a toy, it feels good on their teeth and gums. Teething for pups is kind of like a bad itch that you can't reach. They become frustrated and will stop at nothing to satisfy or stop the pain or irritation. I know about this as Daisy Mae is at the end of her teething and now she just wants to test out the new teeth! I think the humping is also part of this, not sure tho. Little man is just frustrated and wants to get out his aggression, which is normal. Don't feel as if you have failed in his training. Sounds to me like you are doing a great job! ~Kathy __________________ Life is now complete with the *love of my Daisy Mae & Willow* Last edited by DaisyMaesMama; 01-10-2009 at 07:28 AM.