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Jesten
Puppy
Joined: 11 Nov 2008
Posts: 9
Fur Kids: Salem-Weimaraner
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 Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject: New puppy---how do I stop the nipping? |
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| So we have our little bundle of joy (Salem) home. She is 7 and a half weeks old and like all puppies she loves to nip toes and hands while playing. Its cute and fun now but how do I stop this?? She already drew blood on my fiancee and her sister playing around. I know she doesn't mean to, for her its all a game, but I don't want her to get older thinking this is OK behavior. |
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ange165
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 24 Mar 2008
Posts: 1264
Location: Australia
Fur Kids: Ruby (Weimaraner) |
| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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There's a few good posts around on how to show her this behaviour is bad.
We used to yelp when Ruby got us.. That's what her litter mates would be doing, they yelp to tell the other that 'hey, that hurt' and probably walk away.
So I suggest some of the following. Yelp, turn away to tell her playtimes over. Redirect her nipping to a toy or something similar. Take time out when she's getting excited, leave the room for a couple of minutes (not too long, see Weimaraner Crimes post  ) and then come back.
We lost a few pairs of pants when she was little, drew blood a few times. But salvation is coming.. those little razor teefers will be falling out soon enough! |
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versatilek9s
Champion Weim
Joined: 27 May 2008
Posts: 925
Location: VA
Fur Kids: Maya, Sage & Macy--all weims |
| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Do exactly what she said and I can almost guarantee you that the nipping will stop and it will never become a serious problem. Happy teething! |
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SparkyTansy
Adult Weim
Joined: 07 May 2008
Posts: 287
Location: Australia
Fur Kids: Ariane - Weimaraner 13 months
Spartan - English Setter 6y
James - English Setter 2.5y
Currently living with us:
Sorrell - Weimaraner 4y
Jenny - Greyhound 10y |
| Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Great post Ange! A perfect way to nip the problem in the bud (excuse the pun) |
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bgoode11
Housebroken
Joined: 16 Oct 2007
Posts: 97
Location: Rome, Ga
Fur Kids: Bailey Rae |
| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:03 am Post subject: |
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They pretty much summed it up. Everyone on here is great with advice.
This is why some breeders won't release their puppies until they are 8 or even 10 weeks old. They learn this stuff from their litter mates. 6-10 weeks is a VERY important time during their development so its important to correct the behavior pretty quick. |
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MayaNewJersey
Young Weim
Joined: 16 Oct 2008
Posts: 117
Fur Kids: Maya |
| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:12 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, yell OWE very loud and meaning full. As puppies their moms will yelp if they feed too hard or nip them so they know what that means. It really does work. |
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JacksMommy
Champion Weim
Joined: 04 Mar 2008
Posts: 767
Location: Gages Lake, IL
Fur Kids: Jack ~ Weimaraner |
| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:39 am Post subject: |
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| Yelping and/or saying Ouch! is a great way to prevent it. |
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iceprincess3333
Young Weim
Joined: 12 Apr 2008
Posts: 239
Location: SW Ontario Canada
Fur Kids: Puck rottweiler 10 yrs Bridge 06/10/08
Farley Vizsla 3 yrs
Rosie weimaraner 2 yrs |
| Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: |
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| A high pitched yelp from us worked, wonders for us with the nipping. Plus she had 2 older brothers to "correct" her when she got out of line..lol |
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