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Old 07-22-2012, 06:32 PM   #3
mimodok
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The chasing and biting of feet is the only issue I'm not really sure how to correct.

kam2490, I think you would benefit from reading my post in this thread: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...6-help-me.html.

It sounds like you are struggling with your puppy because it has not yet learned bite inhibition. Puppies learn how much bite pressure is acceptable and what is unacceptable by playing with their mother and siblings. They continue to learn this until at least 12 weeks of age. If a puppy is removed from its mother or siblings before that time (which is not uncommon), people have to teach the puppy bite inhibition. I got my puppy when she was 7 weeks old so I understand how frustrating it can be. She's almost 11 weeks old now and still figuring it out, but she's gotten much better. Just be patient and try following the steps in the thread I linked.
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