I have a 4 month puppy and it chews on everything. my two other dogs are going nuts. the puppy just wont leave them alone she is a big bully she just wants to bite them all the time what can I do
2006-08-01 07:04:09 · 11 answers · asked by THERESA C B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This is normal behavior. The older dogs are teaching her what kind of play is acceptable, and what isn't. If she's chewing on you, and you don't like it, then you need to react by going away from her. She wants your approval, and if you react by leaving her alone, then she learns that the chewing is acceptable.This does not mean locking her in a room by herself for long periods of time. Five or ten minutes is enough. Be consistent. Beyond that, give her lots of things that she CAN chew on, and praise her when she chews those things. Keeps things she can't chew out of her reach. And give your older dogs a place to get away from the pup when they've had enough of her. And get a dog training book, you're going to need it.
2006-08-01 07:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Puppies need to chew on things. Get the puppy lots of chew toys. My sister in law has one that won't quit trying to bite at fingers, the dog trainer she took it to, said that when she does that, you should stick your finger down her throat just enough to trigger the gag reflex. LOL so far that has not worked with her puppy, she does not seem to have a sensitive gag reflex. We just wish she had another dog to play bite bite with, that would help her out a lot. Sorry you other dogs are going crazy, but the puppy really needs that play time, and it would be good exercise for the older dogs, too.
2006-08-01 14:11:41 · answer #2 · answered by jeckepps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since she's only 3 months old she's definitely still teething... Have you gotten her any chew toys to play with to distract her from chewing on anything else?? Have you tried to discipline her at all?? Maybe bap her on the nose with a newspaper when she does this?? Yell "no bad girl" in a stern voice as you do it... If that doesn't work try putting a little pepper on the things she's chewing on... She'll hate that and stop for sure... As far as picking on your other dogs, well she's a puppy... she just wants to play, believe me if she gets to rough with your other dogs, they'll nip her good one of these times and she'll learn her lesson... Hope this helps... Good luck...
2006-08-01 14:12:44 · answer #3 · answered by amygirl9333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha, that's like asking how to get a baby to stop teething. You can't. Just give your puppy the proper things to chew on (chew toys etc.) and have patience - it's a phase.
When she chews on something she's not supposed to, say no and give her the right thing to chew on and praise her. That's about all you can do.
2006-08-01 14:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by LittleFreedom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure you can. It's best to just always put up shoes (their favorites) where they can't reach them. Don't despair, they will out grow this stage in a few months. You might try swatting them with the shoe they are chewing on. (or whatever it is)
Also, give them a doggy bone to play with and chew. The pig ear ones will keep them chewing on them longer. They are fairly prone to chewing electrical cords. I know this sounds mean, but if you whip (not Beat) them with the cord, they may become afraid to chew on one. It sure beats them getting electrocuted from them
2006-08-01 14:29:04 · answer #5 · answered by flissyjane58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sis has a 4 month puppy two. it does the same thing. its a baby, its teething. by it a new toy to chew on and in a couple month it will stop.
2006-08-01 14:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by michele G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to teach her to stop chewing as a puppy if not they will continue on into adult hood. You need to discipline her/him. Give him/her their own toys to chew on.
2006-08-01 14:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by georgia_102560 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when they start chewing on something smack the dog and give it a toy instead the puppy is teething and his/her teeth hurt.
2006-08-01 14:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by chloe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, she is probably cutting her new teeth and likes to play rough. Though, if I were you when she starts biting, bite her back. Just joking.
2006-08-01 14:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by ROCK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have lots of chew toys for the pup and show him or her where they at and keep raw hide chew bones also. they love them!!!
2006-08-01 14:10:04 · answer #10 · answered by beatiful one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋