Puppies first weekend

ducker · 01-23-2005, 09:32 PM

Well, we've just finished our first weekend, and it went rather well!

Some intersting things that came up and was hoping to get some feedback. She has a nice little habit of bitting anything/everything - which isn't suprising, but the stuff we bought doesn't phase her. It's not bitter apple, but another type of bitter agent.

Also a mixture of water/vinegar doesn't phase her either. Both of these she just licks the object with out any care in the world!!! goofy puppy.

Any ideas? perhaps if I bought the actual "bitter apple" brand name?

Finally, she's only been eating around 3/4 cup of food a day at the most. Should I be concerned? she's 8weeks old.

More Pictures Here

-Mike

Barrett · 01-23-2005, 10:40 PM

First, you have the cutest puppy!!!!!! I looked at all of your pictures. He looks like he loves his big comfy bed! LOL

I have never used bitter apple for puppy chewing before but I did try it for my chinchilla gnawing on the corner of the walls and it didn't phase him either. He actually likes it! LOL I don't think any of that stuff works.
Everytime your pup chews on something inappropriate just tell him "Ah-Ah" and hand him a chewy toy. When he chews on the toy give him praise and treats. Through out the day, anytime you see him chew on his toy give him treats and say "good chew". Try to catch him chewing good things at least ten times a day and praise him.

When your pup starts biting and chewing your hands during playtime "YIPE" really high pitched like a hurt puppy and say "don't bite". Then hand him the chewy toy and praise him when he chews on it. If play biting gets really bad you can leave the room for one minute and ignore him. The biting and chewing may take a few months to stop but just keep at it.

linnie · 01-24-2005, 05:29 AM

she is a beautiful puppy. They all love to chew and i will leave it up to those that managed to train theirs not to lol
I have a tibbie that is currently chewing her way through the home faster than a nest of termites lol

FurryAngel33 · 01-24-2005, 06:26 AM

CUTE PUPPY!

sheltiepups · 01-24-2005, 07:56 AM

Adorable puppy! all your pictures are great!

DarknessDivine · 01-24-2005, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Barrett

First, you have the cutest puppy!!!!!! I looked at all of your pictures. He looks like he loves his big comfy bed! LOL

I have never used bitter apple for puppy chewing before but I did try it for my chinchilla gnawing on the corner of the walls and it didn't phase him either. He actually likes it! LOL I don't think any of that stuff works.
Everytime your pup chews on something inappropriate just tell him "Ah-Ah" and hand him a chewy toy. When he chews on the toy give him praise and treats. Through out the day, anytime you see him chew on his toy give him treats and say "good chew". Try to catch him chewing good things at least ten times a day and praise him.

When your pup starts biting and chewing your hands during playtime "YIPE" really high pitched like a hurt puppy and say "don't bite". Then hand him the chewy toy and praise him when he chews on it. If play biting gets really bad you can leave the room for one minute and ignore him. The biting and chewing may take a few months to stop but just keep at it.

Completely agree!! Couldn't have said it better!

kjm · 01-24-2005, 09:07 AM

I actually found that Bitter Apple worked for my pup. Along with Barrett's suggestions, he now knows at 9 mos what's appropriate and what's not to chew on. It's great.

Good luck, ducker! She sure is a gorgeous little pup.

ducker · 01-24-2005, 11:41 AM

Thanks for all the nice comments and helpful hints!

-Mike

flyndog · 01-24-2005, 11:47 AM

Gosh! He's a real cutey!! Barrett's advise is great. Just say "NO" to Bitter Apple, vinegar, etc. He's too little for that. See some short training articles in our article section.
Kit

***Carrie*** · 01-24-2005, 01:48 PM

Adorable pup! I too, would say the same thing as Barrett. This puppy stuff takes a while, so brace yourself. LOL.

poodlesmom · 01-24-2005, 04:54 PM

I loved all the pics! Your pup is precious!

01-23-2005, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
ducker Cocker Spaniel Dad Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA Posts: 24 Rep Power: 71	Puppies first weekend Well, we've just finished our first weekend, and it went rather well! Some intersting things that came up and was hoping to get some feedback. She has a nice little habit of bitting anything/everything - which isn't suprising, but the stuff we bought doesn't phase her. It's not bitter apple, but another type of bitter agent. Also a mixture of water/vinegar doesn't phase her either. Both of these she just licks the object with out any care in the world!!! goofy puppy. Any ideas? perhaps if I bought the actual "bitter apple" brand name? Finally, she's only been eating around 3/4 cup of food a day at the most. Should I be concerned? she's 8weeks old. More Pictures Here -Mike

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linnie tibbie girl Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 3,051 Rep Power: 171	she is a beautiful puppy. They all love to chew and i will leave it up to those that managed to train theirs not to lol I have a tibbie that is currently chewing her way through the home faster than a nest of termites lol
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01-24-2005, 09:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
kjm Schnauzer Slave Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 533 Rep Power: 91	I actually found that Bitter Apple worked for my pup. Along with Barrett's suggestions, he now knows at 9 mos what's appropriate and what's not to chew on. It's great. Good luck, ducker! She sure is a gorgeous little pup.
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01-23-2005, 10:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Barrett dachshund Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 2,758 Rep Power: 156	First, you have the cutest puppy!!!!!! I looked at all of your pictures. He looks like he loves his big comfy bed! LOL I have never used bitter apple for puppy chewing before but I did try it for my chinchilla gnawing on the corner of the walls and it didn't phase him either. He actually likes it! LOL I don't think any of that stuff works. Everytime your pup chews on something inappropriate just tell him "Ah-Ah" and hand him a chewy toy. When he chews on the toy give him praise and treats. Through out the day, anytime you see him chew on his toy give him treats and say "good chew". Try to catch him chewing good things at least ten times a day and praise him. When your pup starts biting and chewing your hands during playtime "YIPE" really high pitched like a hurt puppy and say "don't bite". Then hand him the chewy toy and praise him when he chews on it. If play biting gets really bad you can leave the room for one minute and ignore him. The biting and chewing may take a few months to stop but just keep at it.

01-24-2005, 11:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
ducker Cocker Spaniel Dad Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA Posts: 24 Rep Power: 71	Thanks for all the nice comments and helpful hints! -Mike

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flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 183	Gosh! He's a real cutey!! Barrett's advise is great. Just say "NO" to Bitter Apple, vinegar, etc. He's too little for that. See some short training articles in our article section. Kit
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01-24-2005, 01:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,415 Rep Power: 285	Adorable pup! I too, would say the same thing as Barrett. This puppy stuff takes a while, so brace yourself. LOL.

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poodlesmom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,389 Rep Power: 111	I loved all the pics! Your pup is precious!

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