Bitting 3 momth old yorkie,how do stop her??

[Bentleys Momma]

I agree... crate & xpen should be safe areas and not punishments. However a time-out is a great way to help get your point across. One of the worst things for these social little guys is to be separated from their people so have a timeout room. Do not leave them but for a minute or two. They learn quickly!

For the little ones biting toes, I would recommend a spray bottle of plain water. They don't like it and that is a quick way to instantly correct.

I also just wanted to mention that for these little puppies socializing with another small puppies is very important. The recommendation for pups to go to their furever home is not until 12 weeks for a reason (because momma teaches them so many things are no nos before you ever get them). But even after they are home with you, if you continue to socialize them in either puppy classes or just a small social group it will help with some of these obnoxious behaviors.

Anyway, just my opinion.

Good luck to your and your little babies!

[Teresa Ford]

Originally Posted by renee6645

My 15-week old puppy is biting my hands and toes. Sometimes he gets so crazed I can tell how hard it is for him to stop chewing. I give him a chew toy which he will chew for a few minutes then he is right back to my hands and sometimes he really digs in. I was putting him in his pen but my mother told me not to use it for punishment purposes because he won't want to go in there for sleeping, etc... Yesterday I spoke to the vet about it and she said to give a high-pitched puppy yip when he does it. She said this is the behavior they exhibit in litters that signals them that they are being too rough and to knock it off. I tried it last night and this morning and it works like a charm!! Hope it helps you, I know it is frustrating.

I gave this same advice to someone else a few days ago. It works !

[renee6645]

Originally Posted by Teresa Ford

I gave this same advice to someone else a few days ago. It works !

I've been doing it all day. It stops him right in mid chew!! He has a new thing though, he likes to chew on my hair now so I bunned it...lol. I just love this little guy - teeth and all!