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princetonbaby · 11-30-2012, 03:12 PM

Hi All,

I've been browsing the forums and looking up topics for a few months now, but have never quite needed to post, because it seems that no matter what I have a question about, someone else has had the question at some point in time on here and there are plenty of answers and tips! It's been a great resource and so Ive just been a silent observer of the forum.

Although I am sure this question has been asked a bazillion times, I'd just like some fresh input.

I'm a first time yorkie mama. My little boy Princeton Anthony was born August 8 and I have had him since he was 8.5 weeks old (yes, I know many feel this is far too soon to have gotten him, which I understand now, but it is what it is)

He's been a pretty good boy. Busy of course and we are still working on housetraining. On the days where I stay consistent he does very well and has even recently learned to either scratch at the door or come and get me when he needs to be let out. Which I think is adorable, even if it's every 20 minutes and I can't get any work done (I work at home) lol.

He sleeps all night, knows how to "go lay down" in his crate when he's misbehaving or being annoying, has learned to sit, plays fetch and will "come here" when he feels like it (still working on this one and the next goal is teaching him how to behave on a lead, he's horrible with the leash still, and I don't know how to teach him to "stay" yet either but he's so young, so I know there's time)

Anyhow my biggest two "complaints" are how much water he drinks (then subsequently, how much he PEES. it is SOO Much and sooo often) sometimes I think its much too much but I don' want to restrict his water. If his bowl goes dry he will come get me, run towards the kitchen and then back to me over and over until he sees me with a bottle of water in hand, then he runs to his bowl and goes ape until I pour lol.

But my BIGGEST concern and the reason for this post is: when do they stop chewing every waking moment?!! lol. I understand he is in the puppy and teething stage but I swear this boys jaws are in motion NON-STOP. EVERYTHING goes in his mouth. He is constantly chewing. he has a million toys and has learned to mostly stop attacking hands and feet (that was SOO bad in the beginning to where I was feeling guilty for not liking him too much because of it (LOVED HIM THO) but thankfully I've been able to train him out of doing that, most of the time)

At what age do some of you guys who have older pups, did you notice the chewing ALL THE TIME has slowed down. He has become more calm as time as gone on, and since he taught himself to jump on furniture a few days ago, often will hop up next to me and actually sit with me some (he even took a nap next to me up there the other day, so cute) but he still has to CHEW most of the time. Sheets, toys, pillows, socks, flip flops, more toys, strings, CHARGER CORDS :-(, blankets, stuffed animals ANY and EVERYTHING he can find. I have to stay behind him like a toddler to remove things from his mouth that he shouldn't have or has half swallowed. Sometimes I wonder where the little guy finds the stuff as I pick up and vacuum so often now that he has to be materializing some of this stuff out of sheer will! LOL.

Does it ever calm down? Will he ever just play and chill? Or will he always have the need to CHEW CHEW CHEW CHEW CHEW??

I mostly worry about him getting a hold of something and choking or swallowing something he can't pass so I am constantly checking or digging in his mouth when he's chewing. I want to be able to let him play (he is still very restricted to only the living room and only while I'm in there with him) without having to stop and look at him or call him to me to check out what's in his mouth.

So sorry for the wordiness of my first post, haha. But basically just curious when some of you seasoned vets noticed a decline in the need to CHEW all the time, allowing you to relax more as a worried mama (or papa)

Thanks a bunch!!

11-30-2012, 03:12 PM	#1
princetonbaby Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 50	Chew Chew Chew & Introduction Hi All, I've been browsing the forums and looking up topics for a few months now, but have never quite needed to post, because it seems that no matter what I have a question about, someone else has had the question at some point in time on here and there are plenty of answers and tips! It's been a great resource and so Ive just been a silent observer of the forum. Although I am sure this question has been asked a bazillion times, I'd just like some fresh input. I'm a first time yorkie mama. My little boy Princeton Anthony was born August 8 and I have had him since he was 8.5 weeks old (yes, I know many feel this is far too soon to have gotten him, which I understand now, but it is what it is) He's been a pretty good boy. Busy of course and we are still working on housetraining. On the days where I stay consistent he does very well and has even recently learned to either scratch at the door or come and get me when he needs to be let out. Which I think is adorable, even if it's every 20 minutes and I can't get any work done (I work at home) lol. He sleeps all night, knows how to "go lay down" in his crate when he's misbehaving or being annoying, has learned to sit, plays fetch and will "come here" when he feels like it (still working on this one and the next goal is teaching him how to behave on a lead, he's horrible with the leash still, and I don't know how to teach him to "stay" yet either but he's so young, so I know there's time) Anyhow my biggest two "complaints" are how much water he drinks (then subsequently, how much he PEES. it is SOO Much and sooo often) sometimes I think its much too much but I don' want to restrict his water. If his bowl goes dry he will come get me, run towards the kitchen and then back to me over and over until he sees me with a bottle of water in hand, then he runs to his bowl and goes ape until I pour lol. But my BIGGEST concern and the reason for this post is: when do they stop chewing every waking moment?!! lol. I understand he is in the puppy and teething stage but I swear this boys jaws are in motion NON-STOP. EVERYTHING goes in his mouth. He is constantly chewing. he has a million toys and has learned to mostly stop attacking hands and feet (that was SOO bad in the beginning to where I was feeling guilty for not liking him too much because of it (LOVED HIM THO) but thankfully I've been able to train him out of doing that, most of the time) At what age do some of you guys who have older pups, did you notice the chewing ALL THE TIME has slowed down. He has become more calm as time as gone on, and since he taught himself to jump on furniture a few days ago, often will hop up next to me and actually sit with me some (he even took a nap next to me up there the other day, so cute) but he still has to CHEW most of the time. Sheets, toys, pillows, socks, flip flops, more toys, strings, CHARGER CORDS :-(, blankets, stuffed animals ANY and EVERYTHING he can find. I have to stay behind him like a toddler to remove things from his mouth that he shouldn't have or has half swallowed. Sometimes I wonder where the little guy finds the stuff as I pick up and vacuum so often now that he has to be materializing some of this stuff out of sheer will! LOL. Does it ever calm down? Will he ever just play and chill? Or will he always have the need to CHEW CHEW CHEW CHEW CHEW?? I mostly worry about him getting a hold of something and choking or swallowing something he can't pass so I am constantly checking or digging in his mouth when he's chewing. I want to be able to let him play (he is still very restricted to only the living room and only while I'm in there with him) without having to stop and look at him or call him to me to check out what's in his mouth. So sorry for the wordiness of my first post, haha. But basically just curious when some of you seasoned vets noticed a decline in the need to CHEW all the time, allowing you to relax more as a worried mama (or papa) Thanks a bunch!!