Are you at a loss of what to do about your puppy's biting problem? Are the items in your home getting destroyed one by one and while you've tried yelling, nothing seems to work?
When a puppy goes through its teething period, it just can't be helped and unlike full-grown dogs, they know no better. The only thing you can do is keep your precious things out of the puppy's reach.
It is very important that during this stage, the type of food that you feed your puppy is crucial. Since they have sensitive teeth, puppies need specially prepared food that isn't too hard for them to chew and swallow. Sometimes the teething problem can be bad enough that your dog just will not want to eat. If this happens for a consecutive days, visit the vet for professional advise.
Chewing on anything that might splinter like wood or bones should be avoided though you can buy special chewing bones from the pet store designed for dogs with overly sensitive teeth. Chewing on these type of objects should be encouraged as it can help your dog get past this stage of its life.
Whatever you give your dog to chew, make sure the objects do not have any loose bits that might come off and choke your puppy. Also avoid any old toys that might have poisonous chemicals present in the paint or material. Good toys for chewing can be rubber balls or rubber bones - these are perfectly safe.
Keep dangerous items such as sharp objects and wires around your house away from your dog. Remember that your puppy won't know what is deadly and what's not and will tend to chew on anything in sight, so be careful.
In the case where you need the wires lying about the house or if they're a permanent fixture, then you can apply some safe but distasteful ointment onto the cables to stop your dog from wanting to ever chew on it again.
You will have to take responsibility and pay close attention to the puppy over the next few months until the teething period is over. That includes not letting it run about outside your home. Always be there to supervise or invest in a dog run to keep your pet safe. - 32167
When a puppy goes through its teething period, it just can't be helped and unlike full-grown dogs, they know no better. The only thing you can do is keep your precious things out of the puppy's reach.
It is very important that during this stage, the type of food that you feed your puppy is crucial. Since they have sensitive teeth, puppies need specially prepared food that isn't too hard for them to chew and swallow. Sometimes the teething problem can be bad enough that your dog just will not want to eat. If this happens for a consecutive days, visit the vet for professional advise.
Chewing on anything that might splinter like wood or bones should be avoided though you can buy special chewing bones from the pet store designed for dogs with overly sensitive teeth. Chewing on these type of objects should be encouraged as it can help your dog get past this stage of its life.
Whatever you give your dog to chew, make sure the objects do not have any loose bits that might come off and choke your puppy. Also avoid any old toys that might have poisonous chemicals present in the paint or material. Good toys for chewing can be rubber balls or rubber bones - these are perfectly safe.
Keep dangerous items such as sharp objects and wires around your house away from your dog. Remember that your puppy won't know what is deadly and what's not and will tend to chew on anything in sight, so be careful.
In the case where you need the wires lying about the house or if they're a permanent fixture, then you can apply some safe but distasteful ointment onto the cables to stop your dog from wanting to ever chew on it again.
You will have to take responsibility and pay close attention to the puppy over the next few months until the teething period is over. That includes not letting it run about outside your home. Always be there to supervise or invest in a dog run to keep your pet safe. - 32167
About the Author:
Looking to buy a pink dog bed for your pet? Or perhaps a dog playpen to help keep your best friend secure? Get more facts at the author's website.
