Hi welcome to Yorkietalk! What a cute picture of your son and Arbie, they are both adorable. I don't know how old your Yorkie was when you got him, but YTCA recommends a Yorkie stay with the breeder till 12 weeks, in part, because the mother teaches the dog inhibition of the biting reflex. This basically means the mama teaches the puppy not to bite full force. Puppies are teething and love to chew and nibble on hands, and their teeth can be razor sharp. It’s really important that your son understand this and know that the puppy isn’t trying to hurt him, but that his gums are hurting. If you got your puppy before 12 weeks you might have to take some special steps to train the puppy not to bite so hard. Sometimes, it’s easier to hold them if you have a chew toy, so they won’t chew on your fingers. I’ve read where some children are so startled by these bites that they drop the puppy, which can cause serious injury. Anyway, enough lecture, I just wanted to make sure you knew, and welcome, there’s so much to learn here! |