Finally got my puppy!! loves to chew & bite!!

[anami]

I finally decided to get a female doxie and her name is Sachi. She is a dark red smooth mini, got her at 8 weeks old and now is 11 weeks. I have read & learned so much in this forum, but was so busy to get here since I got her. I'll post the pictures as soon as I find out how to post them. She is the greatest puppy, and learns rather fast, is very friendly and my husband and I love her so much already. The only thing that worries me is that she constantly needs to chew on things including fingers and toes, ears and noses. I got a lot of toys for her and say No sharply and place the toy so she chews on the toy. The thing is that no matter how much I tell her No she continues insisting to chew on fingers, etc. After I scold her she tries again. I think she just needs to chew, especially when she gets excited, but also worry that she could grow up to bite. This morning I got mad and yelled at her while gently grabbing her by the muzzle, then she didn't try to bite me again after that, but my husband thinks I was too severe, as she is just a baby and needs to chew. What do you think I should do? I don't want to scare her, just like her to learn that human flesh is not to be bitten. My first doxie never did this. Please tell me what should I do?

[HawaiiDoxieLover]

I think Sachi-chan will outgrow it. My Shumai used to do that too, and jump up and bite me in the neck.http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/bad-boy.gif Just keep monitoring her-soon she should direct her attention to DESTRUCTION, as she will be TEETHING very soon, so be careful what in reach of those sharp little teeth, especially electric cords. When she is teething you can get a "Chilly Bone" toy, or soak a washcloth in water then freeze it for a couple of minutes then give it to her. When she's a little bigger you can give her ice cubes to numb the gums too, but in your supervision. Ganbatte! http://dachsie.org/ubb/smilies/heart.gif

[Mandy]

Jake did that a lot as a puppy. The only thing that worked with him was for us to jerk away while making a hurt noise (like a fellow dog would do when playing) and for us to ignore him completely for a few minutes afterwards. It didn't take him long to learn that if he was going to play rough like that, that no one would play with him.

Of course, Henry (our other dachsie) was very lenient with Jake and would let Jake bite his cheeks and ride around the house like that.

Since Jake was definitely a chewer, we constantly handed him chew bones to play with to avoid having him chew on something unappropriate.

[Mom of Freddie and FG]

You can also try "OUCH"! in a firm voice, then completely ignore for a while. Repeat this consistantly! The expression on your face should give a signal that it's NOT funny and it hurts! I remember going through that with Freddie. It will be a while until she's done with teething.

YES! Keep those electrical cords out of reach!! Everything is so new to the puppy, and that is how they investigate their world, with their mouth! My computer cord, phone cord, and fan cord prove it!<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm9.gif" border=0>

Susan

[anami]

Thanks all for your answer. I'll definitely try the OUCH!!! & ignore treatment. I have never seen a cilly bone but it sounds cool and will look for it. This are pictures of Sachi taken between nine to ten weeks old.

[anami]

Hope to get Sachi's pictures right this time.

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[dutchman]

What a cuter little bundle of mischief. I didn't respond to your first post of problems because it's been so many years since I've had one that young but I can tell you all the dachshunds my folks got as pups were the puppy nibbler types as well and all out grew it.

Tom

[LisaH]

She's darling! As for the biting, I agree with others that you shouldn't worry too much about it. Be consistent in your refusal to put up with it, but don't worry if she takes a long time to get it. At this point she's still a baby and has the attention span of a flea! When she gets really bad, fold your arms, turn away and don't play with her for a minute or so. You might also try gently biting her muzzle--that'll tell her that you're the top dog.

Have fun with her!
LisaH and Annie

[Augie Dog]

What a cute baby!

I remember when my Augie Dogie was a little bundle of joy. Then he got to be a BIG BRAT.

Aug is almost two. He still mouths. We make sure to tell everyone what mouthing is. They are amazed that a mouth with so many white sharp teeth never clamps down or leaves a mark! I think I am at fault for that for never enforcing any rules about that early on. When Aug was a pup and happy to see me, licking was just not enough. I also spoiled him rotten by rubbing his gums while he was teething with my fingers after I held them in ice water.<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm25.gif" border=0>

He is just one spoiled Aug. Now it is your turn to spoil yours!