This is Bodie and my fourth day together. Things are going well. I am already in love and want the absolute best for him. He is great about pooping outside, but has had a few little pee pee accidents inside. He is not afraid of the blow dryer and he loves when I rub his belly.
However, as a new mommy there are a few things that he does that I am not sure if I should be concerned or if it is just normal puppy behavior.
1) I bought him a new Squidgee ball yesterday and he loves it. He gets excited when he sees it. He plays (chews) rough with it and kind of grunts while he does this. Is this normal?
2) He likes to play rough and nip at my fingers. He nips at them almost all the time. Today he nipped really hard and left a little bruise. Is this normal? How do I stop him from trying to nip at my hands? He has a few toys that he likes to chew, but he seems to especially like my fingers.
3) How do I know if he likes me and is happy? He does lick my nose and my fingers, but I don't know.
These may seem like silly questions, but I have never had a dog before. I want him to grow up happy and well behaved so I want to start on the right track. Thanks for your help.
P.S. - He is 11 weeks.