My dog is a puppy about 10 weeks and she is getting kind of crazy all of a sudden. She didn't used to bark and now she does a lot. She didn't used to bite but now she does a lot. When i got her she was way too young to be away from her mother. what should I do?
2007-07-23 10:13:20 · 9 answers · asked by Heather C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Start to train your puppy. She needs to learn how to behave it just doesn't happen.
Find some good obedience training for puppies in your area and enroll her and you.
2007-07-23 10:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh, yeah- that's happened with me before. It's basically because newborn puppies, like newborn human babies, generally do nothing but eat and sleep all day. They need a lot more sleep than older puppies and dogs, because growing is such hard work!! Since 1 year is supposed to equal 7 "dog years," in terms of development, a 3-month old puppy would be in his/her "terrible twos," emotionally and physically. That means he/she is probably getting into everything- getting really adventurous, chewing through shoes and furniture, wanting to play ALL THE TIME, and waking up at the crack of dawn. This is the perfect time to really start behavior training your puppy, either with "puppy kindergarten" obedience classes or on your own. Just remember that while you're training your puppy, you have to expect that potty accidents and chewing incidents will happen during this time, and while you have to be firm with your discipline, you can't make your dog scared of you by yelling at him or hitting him. Good luck with your puppy!
2007-07-23 10:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahh....what a great puppy stage (sigh). I have a 10 month old puppy and mine did the same. If you think about it, dogs age 7 years to every 1 human year. Your puppy is going through the terrible 2's.
It's time to start training. Be firm with your voice and let the puppy know that your the boss. The puppy thinks it's playing, but I would grab my puppy's muzzle whenever she tried to bite (especially at my face) and tell her "NO" in a low and loud voice. It takes several times though, so be patient.
Another thing you might want to do which worked for me is to get a water bottle for each room of the house. Trust me....the puppy will always be in the middle of doing something wrong when the water bottle is in another room. When you start to see them doing something, spray them with water and tell them "NO". It took about 3 months total to get her under control.
2007-07-23 10:27:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy is growing up just fine.... Just as you and I did your puppy will become more active and energetic as he/she discovers new abilities. Puppies require lots of attention and a careful eye, especially if seperated too soon. You need to ensure your puppy does not get "into" anything hazardous while "exploring" the world so to speak. By hazardous I do not only mean chemicals ect.... There are plants that are extremely toxic to dogs as well as some food you and I eat that can be fatal to you puppy.
As your puupy grows up it will want to chew on, play with, and do what ever with anything it can. You will need to be there to "re-direct" your puppy to acceptable tys ect....
2007-07-23 10:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by CysRoost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she will go through a stage where she will want to bite and chew everything. it's normal. in all honesty, it will probably be a while before she settles down.
soon she will begin losing her baby teeth and getting her adult teeth, for a few months she will chew constantly, just like a teething child.
other than that, puppies just get a little wild. again like children. think of it as the dog equivalent of the terrible 2's.
2007-07-23 10:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by Dan M 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
properly, ask your self why he's barking. As you comprehend, canines are lots extra sensible than people, so there could desire to be a good reason. in case you're locking him in, needless to say he's gonna bark. permit him choose for the place he sleeps. Mine used to sleep on the backside of my mattress, risk-free interior the understanding that if something attacked me interior the nighttime, he ought to come to my rescue. Used to annoy the Mrs, innovations.
2016-10-09 07:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes just being a puppy and growing teeth thats why she is biting and nibbling. Does she get enough excersise?
2007-07-23 10:21:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
in about 2 or 3 years they'll be as boring as heck! trust me!
2007-07-23 10:23:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to start training her. It will help greatly
2007-07-27 08:55:09 · answer #9 · answered by Abigail's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋