Hello I looked it up in the"chihuahua for dummies" book for nipping, which is a really good book by the way!
I will write what it says in the book, Puppies use their mouths to investigate htings, much the same way humans use their hands. They also use their mouths in play, and sometimes, to vent their high spirits. But needle-sharp teeth hurt, so puppies must be taught tht nipping isn't nice. Resist the urge to jerk your hand away from your puppy when he clamps down on it. That's the canine vesion of an invitation to play, so pulling away just makes him come back for another nip. Its' fine to pet your puppy as he licks and mouths you, but if he clamps downs with his teeth, tell him it hurts. How? Say ouch! And say it like you mean it. Screech it out in a high pitched voice that lets your dog know he hurt you. Then say it everytime he touches you with his teeth. I would have told you in my own words but I would had left something out..LOL Hope this helps. Julie --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "lovemydogsus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello~ > > Thanks for all the good wishes! The puppy is getting better acquainted > with us;However, he's tried to nip a few times when you try and catch > him. He went from wanting to be held to now wanting to play on the > floor. He'll come to you, but then back away. A few times he has > tried to nip us when we catch him. He is only 4 1/2 months old, so > this does concern me a bit. I know that it is not unusual for a tiny > dog to not want you to catch them, but the nipping? Of course this > can't continue, but I don't want to scare him any further than he > already is. I also don't want to baby him and make it worse. > > Any advice? > > Kim > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/MJOolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
