Just a question. Any idea when the nipping might stop.he will run after my daughter and start nipping at her legs or pants .and whats up with the humping.hes only 3 months.
Anonymous
9 years ago
this is just puppy behavior, not aggression…and this doesn’t need discipline, but it sure does need a lot of patience! your best bet, here? offer puppy-appropriate toys that can accommodate baby teeth – any petsmart or petco will carry them. i like plush toys as well as puppy-specific Nylabones and Kongs. every time he starts chewing on something he shouldn’t, say “no” gently but firmly and give him a chew-appropriate toy. it’s just that simple! at this age, too, he shouldn’t be more than a couple of feet from you – shut doors to rooms that aren’t puppy-proofed, and keep… Read more »
Anonymous
9 years ago
PS: if you’re a wine drinker, invest in a case. you’ll need it, lol. when my girl was little we FREQUENTLY told her she’s why mommy cries and daddy drinks…but Doberman Pinscher puppies are tornadoes with teeth.
Just a question. Any idea when the nipping might stop.he will run after my daughter and start nipping at her legs or pants .and whats up with the humping.hes only 3 months.
this is just puppy behavior, not aggression…and this doesn’t need discipline, but it sure does need a lot of patience! your best bet, here? offer puppy-appropriate toys that can accommodate baby teeth – any petsmart or petco will carry them. i like plush toys as well as puppy-specific Nylabones and Kongs. every time he starts chewing on something he shouldn’t, say “no” gently but firmly and give him a chew-appropriate toy. it’s just that simple! at this age, too, he shouldn’t be more than a couple of feet from you – shut doors to rooms that aren’t puppy-proofed, and keep… Read more »
PS: if you’re a wine drinker, invest in a case. you’ll need it, lol. when my girl was little we FREQUENTLY told her she’s why mommy cries and daddy drinks…but Doberman Pinscher puppies are tornadoes with teeth.