Beth,
Thanks for your feedback. That would be my preference, too. I find your successful experience with the positive reinforcement training encouraging.
Frank and the rest of Beau's family
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From: Viney, Bethany [mailto:Bethany.Viney@tdstelecom.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 1:26 PM
To: 'pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org'
Subject: RE: [pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20030711-1
Frank;
In regards to puppy chewing, I strongly oppose any physical discipline such
as upchucks under the jaw, holding their mouths shut,etc. I am a firm
believer (with excellent tempered dogs to prove it) in positive
reinforcement training ONLY. The best method I have found to deal with
puppies chewing and biting is as soon as they begin to bite or chew, grab a
toy or chewie and insert in their mouth. Give many praises when they chew
on the appropriate toys! Yes, this may mean that you need to have a good
chew toy in hand at all times, but it is well worth it. The other option is
ice cubes; especially for teething pups. This eases the uncomfortable
feeling in his mouth as well as a textured object to chew on. There are
also frozen teething rings for puppies which you can purchase which are
excellent as well.
I hope this helps....it will get better! Promise!!
Beth, Czar and Raisa in Rural Wisconsin
-----Original Message-----
From: Doughten Jr., Franklin H. [mailto:FDoughten@wilmingtontrust.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 12:10 PM
To: 'pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org'
Subject: RE: [pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20030711-1
Pamc,
Thanks for the links to the articles on how to deal with chomping puppies.
I printed all of them but haven't had a chance to sit down and read them
through. I appreciate the info.
Frank, and the rest of Beau's family
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From: Pyralive@aol.com [mailto:Pyralive@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 6:23 AM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: [pyrnet] Re: pyrnet-l-digest.20030711-1
In a message dated 7/11/2003 2:11:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org writes:
he playfully bites them and his sharp little teeth hurt.
He seems to sense what he can get away with, and with whom. I don't think
he is trying to hurt anyone, but we are trying to teach him to be more
gentle. I have had people suggest chucking him under the chin, or holding
his mouth shut, etc. I would welcome any feedback on how others have
handled this. We have toys scattered about the house to give him when he
tries to teeth on people and other household items>>>>>>>>
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Frank,
I'm not Cat, but, hope that perhaps this will help~~
Pamc :)
Chewing:
<http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1551&articleid=164> How
to Control & Direct Puppy Chewing Behavior Dogs~teach NO BITE
<http://www.canismajor.com/dog/bite3.html> ! Puppy
<http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1551&articleid=163>
Biting & Nipping Puppy Biting
<http://www.clickerlessons.com/puppybiting.html> & Chewing
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