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Originally Posted by NJYorkieKC  I recognize that this thread is old but this is my first post and also did not want to duplicate a post.My Onyx is 13 weeks old and chews EVERYTHING...including people.I have read that you must break this habit or they will think its ok even when they get older.He has a load of chew toys and gets a lot of attention.I try firmly saying STOP to him but most of the time that doesn't work.I have tried ignoring him, putting him back in his playpen etc. I hope he outgrows it~I will continue to be firm with him~I can't even use puppy pads~if he realizes they are there he will chew them and I can't have him getting the plastic in his mouth.I'm still working on the potty training too! I must say this is my first Yorkie though and I love him to pieces!!!! I know he is a baby and I think with consistency he will outgrow the chewing.Thanks for posting all the great advice!  |
I think you and I are in the same exact position. Molly doesn't chew on other people like she does with me. She will kinda nip around at their fingers but she doesn't apply a lot of pressure with her teeth. Sometimes with me she does though and those little teeth hurt. I'm thinking she should start losing these baby teeth any time now. I was told the adult teeth aren't as sharp but I understand still that she shouldn't bite on me. I try to divert her attention to her chew toys because she won't listen to me tell her no. No matter how firm I try to sound it's not enough. My husband on the other hand can tell her no and she stops what she's doing.
Oh well. She knows mama is a pushover. As for the pee pads, I had the very same problem. I bought some reusable ones from Amazon and they are wonderful!!! They are the Pooch Pad brand and I can't brag enough about them. It's a little cost up front but in the long run it will save you money and you don't have to worry about them being chewed up. I suggest you buy extra if you can because you will need to switch them out while washing them. I have 8 but am seriously thinking about ordering more. Good luck with your baby. I'm new here as well and can't give much advice but if you need help there are plenty on here with great advice.