Eating everything outside is normal. Yes you do need to take him to obedience class if no more than petsmart, it's basic and helps train YOU train him.asap , he's old enough now.
You will learn to teach him the "drop it" and then reward for doing so . You need to earn his trust and grabbing things out of his mouth isnt the way to do it.
Interrupt bad behavior as it happens but remember they are just babies, you have to be patient.
As far as nipping , do to him as his mama did when he misbehaved, pinch(bite) the back of his neck and in a stern voice say "ack"! As mama would yip.
That comes in handy a lot and he can relate to that , that is not acceptable behavior.then IGNORE him for a bit . That Is what mama and pups do to each other when they get into trouble.
This is a very important learning period in their lives , learn the basics so they know what to do......
Good luck |