Puppy Behavior

[LittleDogLVR]

Lizzie Rose is 14 weeks and although almost always
Loveable and playful she sometimes has a few wild moments.
She can growl and be somewhat nippy, not really trying to bite but
over excited and everything is a game. From pants to anything hanging in her view.

She likes to chew on bark mulch when we are outside, when I stopped her from getting it she really got pissed and groweled (sp?) you could tell she was not happy.

Trying to stop her from chewing on furniture is a challenge, I have scruffed her but she just goes right back to it and I really dont want to hurt her.

So is this just a stage she is going through or do I have to give some tuff love? J/K

John

[zeek's mom]

John, she is teething for one thing. When you catch her chewing on something that she should not be chewing on tell her in a firm voice NO and remove it from her. Then give her something that is acceptable for her to chew on. I have found that hard rubber toys are very good at this stage. This will pass. You just have to be firm and let her know that you are the pack leader. That she has to behave and follow by your rules. Good luck.

[mia's mom]

John, she is teething for one thing. When you catch her chewing on something that she should not be chewing on tell her in a firm voice NO and remove it from her. Then give her something that is acceptable for her to chew on. I have found that hard rubber toys are very good at this stage. This will pass. You just have to be firm and let her know that you are the pack leader. That she has to behave and follow by your rules. Good luck.

I agree I didn't notice until one day we were quiet in my room and I hear a noise and I peeked over and Mia was munching away on my dresser.....I reprimanded her and moved her away each time I caught her I would do the same......finally after the 4th or 5th time she learned....I tried the bitter apple and all the rest of that type of stuff it never helped. Cody has a thing for computer cords.:o :o

[I Found Nemo]

Nemo went through a little chewing when he was teething but nothing major. Just correct her and be patient..
Good Luck,
ANDREA

[Morkie4]

Yes, just be consistent, patient but firm with her and she will learn...........the maltese is very very bright and so eager to please. Also like Becky and Maggie said correct the bad behavior and then give her something to chew on that is acceptable. Poor baby sounds like her little teeth are giving her some pain........be patient.

[LittleDogLVR]

Thanks eveyone....

We have been telling her to "Leave it" and when she does we say good girl and give her a treat.
Soon as we say good girl she sits looking up for a reward...pretty funny and cute at the same time.Sometimes I wonder if she is doing it for the treat :)

She is doing well, just has moments of regression from time to time !

John

[I Found Nemo]

Thanks eveyone....

We have been telling her to "Leave it" and when she does we say good girl and give her a treat.
Soon as we say good girl she sits looking up for a reward...pretty funny and cute at the same time.Sometimes I wonder if she is doing it for the treat :)

She is doing well, just has moments of regression from time to time !

John

I say drop it and whatever Nemo has he drops it immediately. They are sooooo smart and believe me whatever you want her to learn she will..
Good Luck!
ANDREA

[Morkie4]

Thanks eveyone....

We have been telling her to "Leave it" and when she does we say good girl and give her a treat.
Soon as we say good girl she sits looking up for a reward...pretty funny and cute at the same time.Sometimes I wonder if she is doing it for the treat :)

She is doing well, just has moments of regression from time to time !

John

They only regress until they have the command down really well, then it is like a light bulb goes off and before you know it, they do it everytime even without a treat! I wish you success in your training with her. Keep us up to date and informed as she learns new things.