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Beth Boofa · 03-28-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Marhcarter

Welcome to YT! You are very lucky to have found this forum as early as you are bringing your pup home. I was not as lucky. I brought my pup home at 7 and a half weeks and I had no idea what nutrical was until I joined this site less than 6 months ago. (Thank goodness I never had a need for it) He is now 4. I am lucky he was never hypoglycemic, since I didn't know that could be an issue and refused to cook special for a dog and took the stance, "he will eat when he gets hungry"...and TG he did...As for the excessive biting, our Huey was terrible for jumping in our faces and nipping, and he drew blood on both my and my husband's noses multiple times until we were finally able to break him of that habit with a firm no and pushing him gently away. Keep working with your pup and you will stop some of the excessive biting and he will grow out of a bunch of it too. Good luck and cannot wait to see photos!

Oh yes, Bella likes to jump & nip at our faces too. I will keep it up and give her lots of patience.. I know she will eventually understand and learn that she can't do this. This forum website has really helped me, it's great talking to people who have already experienced what I am experiencing :-)

Beth Boofa · 03-28-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Be careful with the change in a can I read an article about how that can make dogs scared of loud noises. I am pretty sure that's why my Yorkie is scared of loud noises. This age is to young but we used a squirt bottle with water in it when we realized the can was not a good idea.

Ohhh ok. I never thought of a squirt bottle but that's a good idea too

Ldyrev1 · 03-28-2013, 01:46 PM

Hi and welcome to YT! I'm so glad you found YT as you will learn a lot for all the knowledge of other members here.

I too had to bring my puppy home early (at 8 weeks). I think some of the "backyard" breeders (not all mind you) try to get their puppies out of the house as soon as possible so they don't have to care for them longer.

Our Princess Sophie, now almost 4 months old, is still biting, partly due to teething and partly from puppy exuberance. We tell her "no bite" and it does get her attention. I also know that if they do this and you ignore them, they soon get the message and will learn that biting is not acceptable. I also see that others have made suggestions as well that are very good. You will figure out what works for your puppy. Must remember though they they are puppies and their attention span is about the size of a nat. LOL

You are certainly doing the right thing by looking for answers here. You will learn a lot from the questions others are asking and there is a great "Library" for more specific questions that have already been answered. Enjoy looking around and please stay in touch. We are happy you decided to join us!!

Beth Boofa · 03-28-2013, 03:28 PM

Aw thank you very much! Thanks to everyone for they're stories & advice too! Today by far, has been the best day since we have taken Bella home. She's eaten the most food today and I can tell that she really is becoming quite comfortable in her new home.. Other days she would cry once in awhile but today I don't think she has at all. She also comes when I call to her. When she runs its just the cutest thing ever! I'm proud of her today :-)

Buster Brown · 03-28-2013, 03:50 PM

Hi and welcome to YT. Buster was a bit of a biter too. He left "home" early as well. He was my first dog so I had a trainer teach me some basics. She said to say ouch, no, or make a hurt sound and then turn away to let Buster know his actions hurt and that I would not play with him if he bit me. Also get safe rubber chew toys and when she is in biting mood use the toys to entice her to play with instead. I look forward to pictures of Baby Bella.

Teresa Ford · 03-28-2013, 04:18 PM

Nip the Nip
Puppies nip each other and play rough. Depending on his age and stage of development here are a few things that may help.
There are many training methods that work. Puppies that stay with their mother and litter until they are 12 weeks old tend to have a softer mouth and more bite inhibition.

[/FONT]Really young puppies under 16 weeks old, respond well to this
1. After You say a dramatic high pitched Oucheeeeeeeeeeeeeee ! Immediately put him on the floor or turn your back or walk away and ignore for about 15 seconds. He needs to learn 'Never put teeth on people, because they will stop playing. The lesson is biting people, means no playing. The high pitched sound does not work well with older pups.

Training young Pups
2. If he nips while playing say 'Enough" and give him a toy instead of your hand and say 'Good TOY' when he bites the toy. Your cue word does not have to be Enough, You can use what ever feels right for you, like NO, or STOP IT. What ever cue word you use, say the same cue every time. Everyone in your family should use the same cue words. Enough is easy to use , and it always means Stop what you are doing right now ! If he wants to nip your hands and not the toy, stop playing. This stage of puppy development is when you teach him what is appropriate to chew and what is not.
Please do not play tug of war type of games with your puppy. This is too exciting for them, they get in that rip up the prey trance and you may get nipped.

NOTE: I would not use a shake can( at all, this is a better tool with adult dogs not puppies) And I would not spray water until your pup is at least 8 to 10 weeks old.
The two finger tap works very well with young puppies. It is a fake warning bite like the mama dog would use to correct. Take two fingers and quickly tap the puppy on the shoulder after giving the cue word. Practice tapping your other hand so you know how to do this right. Tapping yourself will teach you what feels just right. Two finger tapping should not hurt or sting. Give the cue word in a low firm voice , "Enough" and follow with the two finger tap to break the bite trance if the pup keeps biting. This is not aggression, this is baby biting. Remember redirect not punish. Hope this helps.

Teresa Ford · 03-28-2013, 04:22 PM

Congratulations on your new Puppy. A Yorkie puppyshould stay with his mother until he is about 12 weeks old. If Your puppy is younger, you have a premature puppy in a way. You will have to be his mommy and teach him, like she would.
1. Umbilical Tethering
Is a wonderful way to bond with your puppy and keep him safe. Hook a leash to his harness and put the other end on your wrist. He will feel secure, he can see you, smell you, and hear your heart beat and breathing. When he is not hooked to you, he should be safe in his crate or play pen. You should resist the urge to carry your puppy around. This is a human instinct for human babies.Doggy babies need to walk and learn to follow the leader. Walking is much better for them, it makes their muscles strong and teaches them to look to you for directions. They learn by watching and doing what the leader does.
2. PottyPrep
The mother dog begins to push the puppies out of the nest area to potty at 4weeks, at 6 weeks they follow her to the potty place and copy her behavior. So you have to pick a place and take your baby about every 2 hours during the day.They really do not know they can hold urine, when they feel the urge to pee they pee. When they are 8 to 10 weeks old, they begin to understand they can wait a few minutes, you can begin true potty training. Always praiseif they potty in the right place. Potty breaks should be short. Say your cue word ' POTTY NOW' give him 3 to 5 minutes to potty. If he goes, praise 'Good Potty' pet and maybe reward with off the leash play time in a fenced yard. You are teaching him potty first, then sniff and play is ok.

Beth Boofa · 03-28-2013, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Teresa Ford

Congratulations on your new Puppy. A Yorkie puppyshould stay with his mother until he is about 12 weeks old. If Your puppy is younger, you have a premature puppy in a way. You will have to be his mommy and teach him, like she would.
1. Umbilical Tethering
Is a wonderful way to bond with your puppy and keep him safe. Hook a leash to his harness and put the other end on your wrist. He will feel secure, he can see you, smell you, and hear your heart beat and breathing. When he is not hooked to you, he should be safe in his crate or play pen. You should resist the urge to carry your puppy around. This is a human instinct for human babies.Doggy babies need to walk and learn to follow the leader. Walking is much better for them, it makes their muscles strong and teaches them to look to you for directions. They learn by watching and doing what the leader does.
2. PottyPrep
The mother dog begins to push the puppies out of the nest area to potty at 4weeks, at 6 weeks they follow her to the potty place and copy her behavior. So you have to pick a place and take your baby about every 2 hours during the day.They really do not know they can hold urine, when they feel the urge to pee they pee. When they are 8 to 10 weeks old, they begin to understand they can wait a few minutes, you can begin true potty training. Always praiseif they potty in the right place. Potty breaks should be short. Say your cue word ' POTTY NOW' give him 3 to 5 minutes to potty. If he goes, praise 'Good Potty' pet and maybe reward with off the leash play time in a fenced yard. You are teaching him potty first, then sniff and play is ok.

Thanks so much for all the info! I haven't put that much thought into potty training yet just simply because she's only 5 weeks.. But you have some great pointers. When she does pee now though, I do put her right on the puppy pad. I think the leash idea would work quite well w/her because she already follows me everywhere I go. I did already start her nipping training today though :-)

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Beth Boofa · 03-28-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Marhcarter

Welcome to YT! You are very lucky to have found this forum as early as you are bringing your pup home. I was not as lucky. I brought my pup home at 7 and a half weeks and I had no idea what nutrical was until I joined this site less than 6 months ago. (Thank goodness I never had a need for it) He is now 4. I am lucky he was never hypoglycemic, since I didn't know that could be an issue and refused to cook special for a dog and took the stance, "he will eat when he gets hungry"...and TG he did...As for the excessive biting, our Huey was terrible for jumping in our faces and nipping, and he drew blood on both my and my husband's noses multiple times until we were finally able to break him of that habit with a firm no and pushing him gently away. Keep working with your pup and you will stop some of the excessive biting and he will grow out of a bunch of it too. Good luck and cannot wait to see photos!

Ty!

here's a pic of Bella

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Kilton · 03-29-2013, 04:37 AM

I too brought my Ellie home at 8 weeks and am a first time yorkie mommy. Ellie still gets wayyyyy excited after a long snooze and bites hard! I've tried replacing with chew toys, saying ouch etc. I think the most effective is walking away or putting her down when she gets to rough. She's now 13 weeks and is getting better all the time

. Congrats on your new baby. We adore our baby girl!

Beth Boofa · 03-29-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kilton

I too brought my Ellie home at 8 weeks and am a first time yorkie mommy. Ellie still gets wayyyyy excited after a long snooze and bites hard! I've tried replacing with chew toys, saying ouch etc. I think the most effective is walking away or putting her down when she gets to rough. She's now 13 weeks and is getting better all the time

. Congrats on your new baby. We adore our baby girl!

Aw well Ty & I'm very glad to hear that she's getting better every day. Bella's the same exact way, after a nap she has a burst of energy & starts nipping and playing nonstop. Congrats to u as well, I'd love to see more pics of Ellie

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BrittanyVThomas · 03-29-2013, 10:11 PM

When we brought Mia home at 8 weeks she was perfect the first couple days. Then she started play biting which got pretty annoying. She'd jump in our face and nip at us...she'd bite at our fingers and clothes. I immediately taught her to use a chew toy instead and always redirected her to chew it instead of my hands. Then I taught her the "kiss" command. So now she doesn't even try to bite our faces, she just kisses the heck out of them! I would also recommend using coconut oil on your skin. Sounds weird if you haven't heard about the coconut oil craze. But dogs love coconut oil. If you have it on your skin, they will automatically lick you instead of bite. That's what Mia does! Her biting has gone down tremendously! She doesn't even chew on furniture anymore! She just turned 5 months and the biting stopped when she was about 14 weeks probably. Hope that helps. Google coconut oil if you want to know more about it! It's amazing!

tjdmom · 03-30-2013, 06:27 AM

It sounds like you have gotten some great advice. But I just can't help it... breeders who do this make me so stinking mad!

I just feel like it is so irresponsible! Now you are left with trying to teach a puppy things it should learn from it's mom and litter mates. When I raise puppies here, the minute they put their mouth on me I say "YIKES" and it sorta sounds like a puppy yelp when I do it. They learn that the humans are pretty wimpy here at our house. It's such an important thing to teach because it's just not acceptable in human society to have a dog who bites. I don't yell, spank or act harsh in any way, I just say yikes and if they stop right away, I will continue to play but if they are really hard with their teeth or they ignore my "yikes" I turn my back and leave the room. I wish you luck with your new addition.

03-28-2013, 01:46 PM	#18
Ldyrev1 Princess Sophie's Choice Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton, IL, DeWitt County Posts: 2,758	Hi and welcome to YT! I'm so glad you found YT as you will learn a lot for all the knowledge of other members here. I too had to bring my puppy home early (at 8 weeks). I think some of the "backyard" breeders (not all mind you) try to get their puppies out of the house as soon as possible so they don't have to care for them longer. Our Princess Sophie, now almost 4 months old, is still biting, partly due to teething and partly from puppy exuberance. We tell her "no bite" and it does get her attention. I also know that if they do this and you ignore them, they soon get the message and will learn that biting is not acceptable. I also see that others have made suggestions as well that are very good. You will figure out what works for your puppy. Must remember though they they are puppies and their attention span is about the size of a nat. LOL You are certainly doing the right thing by looking for answers here. You will learn a lot from the questions others are asking and there is a great "Library" for more specific questions that have already been answered. Enjoy looking around and please stay in touch. We are happy you decided to join us!! __________________ Diane owned and loved by Hansel and Princess Sophie Last edited by Ldyrev1; 03-28-2013 at 01:49 PM.

03-28-2013, 03:28 PM	#19
Beth Boofa BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 291 Blog Entries: 3	Aw thank you very much! Thanks to everyone for they're stories & advice too! Today by far, has been the best day since we have taken Bella home. She's eaten the most food today and I can tell that she really is becoming quite comfortable in her new home.. Other days she would cry once in awhile but today I don't think she has at all. She also comes when I call to her. When she runs its just the cutest thing ever! I'm proud of her today :-) Last edited by Beth Boofa; 03-28-2013 at 03:29 PM.

03-28-2013, 03:50 PM	#20
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Hi and welcome to YT. Buster was a bit of a biter too. He left "home" early as well. He was my first dog so I had a trainer teach me some basics. She said to say ouch, no, or make a hurt sound and then turn away to let Buster know his actions hurt and that I would not play with him if he bit me. Also get safe rubber chew toys and when she is in biting mood use the toys to entice her to play with instead. I look forward to pictures of Baby Bella. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

03-28-2013, 04:18 PM	#21
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Nip the Nip Puppies nip each other and play rough. Depending on his age and stage of development here are a few things that may help. There are many training methods that work. Puppies that stay with their mother and litter until they are 12 weeks old tend to have a softer mouth and more bite inhibition. [/FONT]Really young puppies under 16 weeks old, respond well to this 1. After You say a dramatic high pitched Oucheeeeeeeeeeeeeee ! Immediately put him on the floor or turn your back or walk away and ignore for about 15 seconds. He needs to learn 'Never put teeth on people, because they will stop playing. The lesson is biting people, means no playing. The high pitched sound does not work well with older pups. Training young Pups 2. If he nips while playing say 'Enough" and give him a toy instead of your hand and say 'Good TOY' when he bites the toy. Your cue word does not have to be Enough, You can use what ever feels right for you, like NO, or STOP IT. What ever cue word you use, say the same cue every time. Everyone in your family should use the same cue words. Enough is easy to use , and it always means Stop what you are doing right now ! If he wants to nip your hands and not the toy, stop playing. This stage of puppy development is when you teach him what is appropriate to chew and what is not. Please do not play tug of war type of games with your puppy. This is too exciting for them, they get in that rip up the prey trance and you may get nipped. NOTE: I would not use a shake can( at all, this is a better tool with adult dogs not puppies) And I would not spray water until your pup is at least 8 to 10 weeks old. The two finger tap works very well with young puppies. It is a fake warning bite like the mama dog would use to correct. Take two fingers and quickly tap the puppy on the shoulder after giving the cue word. Practice tapping your other hand so you know how to do this right. Tapping yourself will teach you what feels just right. Two finger tapping should not hurt or sting. Give the cue word in a low firm voice , "Enough" and follow with the two finger tap to break the bite trance if the pup keeps biting. This is not aggression, this is baby biting. Remember redirect not punish. Hope this helps. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. Last edited by Teresa Ford; 03-28-2013 at 04:19 PM.

03-28-2013, 04:22 PM	#22
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Congratulations on your new Puppy. A Yorkie puppyshould stay with his mother until he is about 12 weeks old. If Your puppy is younger, you have a premature puppy in a way. You will have to be his mommy and teach him, like she would. 1. Umbilical Tethering Is a wonderful way to bond with your puppy and keep him safe. Hook a leash to his harness and put the other end on your wrist. He will feel secure, he can see you, smell you, and hear your heart beat and breathing. When he is not hooked to you, he should be safe in his crate or play pen. You should resist the urge to carry your puppy around. This is a human instinct for human babies.Doggy babies need to walk and learn to follow the leader. Walking is much better for them, it makes their muscles strong and teaches them to look to you for directions. They learn by watching and doing what the leader does. 2. PottyPrep The mother dog begins to push the puppies out of the nest area to potty at 4weeks, at 6 weeks they follow her to the potty place and copy her behavior. So you have to pick a place and take your baby about every 2 hours during the day.They really do not know they can hold urine, when they feel the urge to pee they pee. When they are 8 to 10 weeks old, they begin to understand they can wait a few minutes, you can begin true potty training. Always praiseif they potty in the right place. Potty breaks should be short. Say your cue word ' POTTY NOW' give him 3 to 5 minutes to potty. If he goes, praise 'Good Potty' pet and maybe reward with off the leash play time in a fenced yard. You are teaching him potty first, then sniff and play is ok. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. Last edited by Teresa Ford; 03-28-2013 at 04:25 PM.

03-29-2013, 04:37 AM	#25
Kilton Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 136	I too brought my Ellie home at 8 weeks and am a first time yorkie mommy. Ellie still gets wayyyyy excited after a long snooze and bites hard! I've tried replacing with chew toys, saying ouch etc. I think the most effective is walking away or putting her down when she gets to rough. She's now 13 weeks and is getting better all the time . Congrats on your new baby. We adore our baby girl!

03-29-2013, 10:11 PM	#27
BrittanyVThomas Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 110	When we brought Mia home at 8 weeks she was perfect the first couple days. Then she started play biting which got pretty annoying. She'd jump in our face and nip at us...she'd bite at our fingers and clothes. I immediately taught her to use a chew toy instead and always redirected her to chew it instead of my hands. Then I taught her the "kiss" command. So now she doesn't even try to bite our faces, she just kisses the heck out of them! I would also recommend using coconut oil on your skin. Sounds weird if you haven't heard about the coconut oil craze. But dogs love coconut oil. If you have it on your skin, they will automatically lick you instead of bite. That's what Mia does! Her biting has gone down tremendously! She doesn't even chew on furniture anymore! She just turned 5 months and the biting stopped when she was about 14 weeks probably. Hope that helps. Google coconut oil if you want to know more about it! It's amazing! __________________ Brittany

03-30-2013, 06:27 AM	#28
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	It sounds like you have gotten some great advice. But I just can't help it... breeders who do this make me so stinking mad! I just feel like it is so irresponsible! Now you are left with trying to teach a puppy things it should learn from it's mom and litter mates. When I raise puppies here, the minute they put their mouth on me I say "YIKES" and it sorta sounds like a puppy yelp when I do it. They learn that the humans are pretty wimpy here at our house. It's such an important thing to teach because it's just not acceptable in human society to have a dog who bites. I don't yell, spank or act harsh in any way, I just say yikes and if they stop right away, I will continue to play but if they are really hard with their teeth or they ignore my "yikes" I turn my back and leave the room. I wish you luck with your new addition.