Nippy Puppy

[shannonNJ]

By the way, your baby is beautiful! I wish I had a bike & basket to ride him around in! He loves car rides, he'd probably love to go on a bike ride lol

[lisaly]

I am so sorry for your loss. Sophie is beautiful, and so is her sire. My Katie has brought back so much laughter and love into our lives after so much loneliness being without a Yorkie currently in our lives. I hope Sophie does the same for you and that she helps to heal your heart. Have a great road trip.

[Patmor]

Thank you. She is not quite ready for a big ride yet mostly me walking pushing the bike. I don't want to do anything to make her afraid. She is frightened by loud noises so we are going to try this weekend in the RV park. Not as noisey there. She will be in her harness attached to the basket. Safety first!

[I Wuv yorkies]

She's beautiful. Love the bike with the basket.

[shannonNJ]

Originally Posted by Patmor

Thank you. She is not quite ready for a big ride yet mostly me walking pushing the bike. I don't want to do anything to make her afraid. She is frightened by loud noises so we are going to try this weekend in the RV park. Not as noisey there. She will be in her harness attached to the basket. Safety first!

Of course! I find that having them around when say, you're blow drying your hair or cooking it helps them get used to noises. My first, Max, was a bit skiddish with loud noises and we'd keep him in the bathroom with a toy when my mother would dry her hair. He got used to it really quick.

Also, the vet recommended a small radio with white noise or low music while they were sleeping or in their crate, that way they learned not to be distracted or afraid of common sounds.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Patmor

WOW. Are you always so negative? You have no idea how much paper work or follow up this breeder has put into her puppies. Just because she allowed me to take her 9 days early does not make her a bad breeder.

I am sorry you feel I am negative but these are my opinions. It also is why your pup maybe so nippy.....

[Patmor]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I am sorry you feel I am negative but these are my opinions. It also is why your pup maybe so nippy.....

So LOL

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Patmor

So LOL

Not sure why but whatever

[Teresa Ford]

Your baby is adorable. maybe this will give you some ideas of how to deal with nipping.

Nip the Nip

Question: Why does my puppy, bite and growl when we play ?

Answer: Your puppy just gets over excited. 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.

Really young puppies under 12 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 under a year old
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.



　

　

[Patmor]

Sophie has gotten so much better with the chewing on fingers. I think her teeth were hurting. She is such a loving sweet girl. We are having the best of times together! She makes my heart smile.

[KathyKelben]

Patmor, your puppy is gorgeous!! Chewing and nipping is part of their play and she will learn from your consistant corrections. I am contemplating getting back on a bike for exercise!! It has been ages but I really need to get moving and putting a basket on the front and attaching a Yorkie can only make it a lot more fun.... I'll be walking up the hills too lol... enjoy!!

[Patmor]

Memorial Day weekend. She looks so much bigger than her 4 pounds. She did really good. I think she liked it!

[KathyKelben]

she certainly looks happy!

[xoCourtney]

Originally Posted by pstinard

It sounds like Sophie didn't learn bite inhibition from her mother. Yorkie mothers are supposed to teach their puppies how to bite gently. Since her mother is no longer around, that responsibility has fallen on your shoulders. When she bites you hard, you should say "ouch!" or "no!" and withdraw your hand and turn away from her. You can also try substituting an appropriate chew toy to replace your hand. When she chews your finger gently, or gums your finger, you should praise her and give her a treat. It sounds like you're doing the right thing when you stop playing with her when she starts biting, but you have to stick with it.

Miley likes to chew on my fingers but she's so gentle that it doesn't hurt at all. She left her mom Yesterday at 13 weeks and 3 days.

[yorkietalkjilly]

One of the ways I've stopped this is to instantly stand up and turn away/walk away from the dog the moment he bites hard. Some stand up and leave the room. Others immediately turn their back on the dog. Still others will push their finger or hand being bitten back against/into the mouth and leave it there, gently pushing the finger/hand further back so he can't get his mouth away quickly. That takes his control away and dogs really dislike that and they get the message quickly. Being puppies, they tend to forget over and over but with repetition of whatever method you use for correction, in time they learn to stop inappropriate biting so whatever method you use, persistence is what pays off. I've had dogs, when I squealed in pain to discourage play-biting, become excited and bit harder and others are horrified. Like anything, it can depend on your dog and your administration of training if that or any method is always successful.