| Maximo | 02-17-2010 06:53 AM |
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Originally Posted by triciaglim77
(Post 3005568)
my 2 month old yorkie is teething. i know they can't help chewing everything they see, but he chews my fingers instead of the chew toys i give him. he purposely chooses my finger over the toy. is there a trick into getting them chew the toy?
| Always take your finger away, say "no" assertively but not angrily, and replace with the chew toy.
If you have a rubber chew toy, try rubbing something yummy on it. For instance, you can put a little peanut butter or Natural Balance Lamb Roll in a Kong. Be careful with the amount of peanut butter or lamb roll-- too much can cause diarrhea. You really only need enough for scent. (I also advise against the treats/stuffing that Kong sells to go with their toys)
You can also try softer chew toys, if you haven't already. I sew silly little shapes out of soft, but durable fabric and stuff them with inexpensive batting -- and they are washable. My 14 month old still loves chewing on these. Soft chews toys work as long as your pup isn't one to rip apart stuffed things -- those puppy teeth are like seam rippers! | 