[judyeve]

My litle boy Max is only 3 months old and everyone tells me he's only teething and will outgrow it, but I already have an infected fingernail (he got me in a bad spot). I learned to always wear slippers in the house, which I spray with Bitter Apple about every 2 days. That saves my feet. He has about 8 toys already - I bought him 3 yesterday and they're very helpful, but he loves Mommy's hands best. He's communicating, trying to assert his dominance (all 4 pounds of him), playing and teething, I think.

I'm trying the word "Stop" as a signal word. If he doesn't stop within about 30 seconds, I put him on the floor and ignore him. I try not to yell at him. When he gets too excited, I hold him in the air and tell him to calm down.

Someone in a pet store told me to try polish that prevents nail biting and put it on my nails. I ordered a non-toxic cream type of thing - I have to show it to my vet. That may help. Does anyone know anything about this?

As far as the furniture, rugs, etc., Bitter Apple every couple of days is very helpful. I should buy stock in the company.

Any other suggestions? I'd like to hold him and cuddle him more.

Thanks,

Judyeve