8 week puppy biteing how to make routene?
i posted previously about weather or not i should re home my pup ( damm breeder wont hep or take him back obvious it was the money he cared about only) so its totaly normal for an 8 week puppy to bite at his age and with my consistant training ie yelping and ignoring and saying giveing correction like no he will eventualy stop this meanwhile redirect the biteing to his chew toys. but what an earth do i do when he is up and wanting to play and the kids are up and wanting to play in the same room.??? basicaly i get up 2 hours before everyone elce to take pup toilet and give breckfast and play and tire him out untill the kids get up than i do the same to the kids lol but the the puppy wakes up and wants to play and the kids are about i take him to the toilet and he is getting good at this only a few accidents a day and night time he has got it perfect and wont go in his crate (such a cleaver pup) how do i ahve the kids in the same room as the pup when he is ou any ideas??? this is the only way i can keep him as untill he has outgrown the constant biteing he will have to mix with the kids or be in his crate alot which is just not fair on him. so routine so far is 6am up toilet for the puppy 6:15 breckfast 6:20 till 8 trying to stop him biteing the heck outta me and show him his chew toys then back to the toilet (outside) then he starts getting tired and gets on my lap for a cuddle then into his crate to sleep for two hours . 8:00 till 10:00 i get the kids breckfast washed dressed play with them then very quickly get myself washed dressed. by 10:210 the pouppy is awake and wanting to come out jis crate and play and so ae the kids oplaying waht can i do here???? remembering i will have to sort lunch and see to the household chores before 12... any ideas very welcome??????? or do i re home the pup im so proud of him and his progression with toilet traing and would be very sad to rehome him but my kids are scared of him as he bites them.( im pretty sure its play biteing)???
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I'm really sorry about the breeder - unfortunately this is a sign this wasn't a good breeder as most actually have a clause in their sale contracts stating that if there is EVER a time when the owner can't keep the dog (lifetime) they are to be contacted, at least. Sometimes it's not possible to take back an older male because of existing males, but they'd at least want to be involved in any rehoming. I hope, obviously, you can work round getting this puppy sorted out because this won't last. However, you do sound as if this wasn't a wise purchase, given your very young kids. As said in answer to your previous question, it's bound to be noisy round your place, which will gee up a young puppy big time. And for me, all this crating that goes on these days isn't an answer. You mentioned somebody who might like to have him - perhaps this might be the best option, for all concerned, unless you can see your way to living with the current situation, on the basis that it really won't last. Puppies are a lot of work - and like taking on another child, one who never grows up! The more time you can spend getting the puppy sorted out, the faster it will happen - but you have to find the time which, given your already full day, may not be possible!!? Why can't breeders be more responsible about where they place their puppies. It would save so much heartbreak. You'd probably have been fine taking on a slightly older dog!!
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Okay, he's young and will adapt instantly to new owners, not to mention it doesn't sound like the kids will miss him. I mean, even as he grows up there may still be issues with the children, as lovely as children are they sometimes don't realise their own strength, and can accidently hurt a family pet who may in turn hurt them ten times worse. You're a busy mum with very young children, and I'd say until the youngest starts school you should put off having any pets, and rehome this little guy as soon as possible. You'll be happier, the kids will be happier, and the puppy will be happier.
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he's still teething, so yes, it is normal. however this behavior needs to be corrected otherwise he will grow up thinking it's okay and it will likely lead to more problems. here's what you need to do - 1) when he starts to mouth you, sharply say "no!" and ignore him until he stops, then shower him with attention and praise. if he continues, then repeat the process. you HAVE to be thorough, consistant and above all PATIENT. he is still a puppy and this won't be fixed over night; give it a few weeks, and if the problem persists, then try your local shelters, humane society or petsmart - they offer classes for you and your pup. 2) invest in lots of ropes and teether toys! good luck.
