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03-28-2007, 10:35 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alexandria
Posts: 17
| "Love" nibbling Tanner seems to think we are either a) his litter mates b) puppy friends or c) his personal chew toy! How do you put a stop to this behavior? If he was a bit easier on the skin, we wouldn't mind so much! He does seem to understand when we tell him to "stop it" but yet he will begin again when he gets a bit excited again. Believe me when I tell you he has PLENTY of toys. Any ideas, suggestions etc.. would be great. Thanks Tanner's Mom |
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03-28-2007, 10:42 AM | #2 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| He's just a puppy. Whenever he gets too rough say "OUCH" very loud and he should quit. Repitition is how they learn, so you will need to be patient and be consistent and continue to do this for awhile. This is something that nearly all of them do.
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03-28-2007, 12:45 PM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio
Posts: 896
| Puppies all go through a teething stage. They explore the world around them with their mouths. He not only will chew on you, but also anything he can get his little mouth on. You will need to teach your puppy nice biting, or bite inhibition. Here is an article on bite inhibition: http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/archives/bite.txt You will want to read this, it is very informative. When your puppy begins biting you and he bites too hard, make a high pitched yelp or say "ouch" to mimic a dog yelping. If you have ever observed puppies playing together they will yelp if the other dog bites too hard. Then, the puppy that was bitten, will get up and walk away to end the play time. After you yelp or say "ouch", put the puppy down and walk away for a few minutes. He will soon learn how hard is too hard, and how hard is a nice bite. I hope this makes sense. The article on bite inhibition will be a help. As for your puppy teething, put biter apple (it is a spray that you can get from the pet store) on everything that is on the puppies level. I've also read from other YT members that you can use clear deodorant and that it is suppose to last longer that bitter apple. It is worth a try! Hope this helps! |
03-28-2007, 12:48 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alexandria
Posts: 17
| Thanks so much, thot I was gonna be a pin cushion for ever, nice to hear it not only me! He is going to be 4 months April 1st. He does catch on really quick. We also have 2 Poms (male & female) he hasn't met them yet, they are in Washington State with my son & daughter in law, and we are in Virginia. It should prove interesting when they do meet!! LOL |
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