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Nippy Puppy Sophie is now 14 weeks old. Her play is constant. How do I get her to realize her sharp little teeth hurt. "No" does not seem to last very long when I correct her for biting. I stop playing when she starts biting but that only lasts till she get wound up again. I love her playful nature and how active she is but those baby teeth are like razors. Any advice? |
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How old was she when you got her? That happens a lot when a puppy has not stayed with there mom until 12 weeks and is one of the reason that is recommended. When Callie would bite I would say no and squirt her with a squirt bottle and it was the only thing that worked for us. |
She was 10 and 1/2 weeks. She came from a very reputable breeder so I don't think she would not have let her go if she didn't think she was ready. Although she knew I had lost my Yorkie of 13 years and was much in need of Sophie. |
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2 Attachment(s) Attachment 386705 Attachment 386706 We are gettting ready for our first RV trip today. This should be interesting. Sophie looks bigger than her 3 1/2 pounds in the bicycle basket. She is a little unsure but this first time out I will just walk her around. She is secure in the basket with a harness. The second picture I stuck my foot in the picture to show a comparison size. My foot is not small..LOL but she is. |
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Member of The American Kennel Club's Breeder of Merit Program and is the Winner of the Ethical Yorkshire Terrier Breeders Award for Excellence in Dog Breeding and the owner of several champion yorkie which Sophie sire is one. Just because I was a special case does not mean she was not reputable. She follows Sophies development on a weekly basis and I got a email from her today. I was just look for imput on how others handle puppies who like to use us as chew toys. My dog is not a puppy mill dog. I have followed this breeder for 7 or more years. |
1 Attachment(s) Sophie's Sire...I think she is going to have his coloring. Her mother is similar but a little darker. |
I would say ouch real loud tell them no and give them something they could chew on like a toy. I know its frustrating right now but that biting on the toes and things stage is a puppy stage it doesnt last |
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Jack started off like that. We got him on the 10th at 10 weeks old and he looooooooves to play bite. He doesn't bite hard but he throws a nibble in there when he's really excited. We would simply tell him No or Ouch when he did it and put him down. When he gave kisses though, we'd praise him. So far, he doesn't do it anymore & gives lots and lots of kisses. So happy he learned quickly lol |
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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 |
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. |
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! |
She's beautiful. Love the bike with the basket. :) |
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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. |
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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. |
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. |
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!! |
1 Attachment(s) Memorial Day weekend. She looks so much bigger than her 4 pounds. She did really good. I think she liked it! |
she certainly looks happy! |
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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. |
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