Since you've had a lot of puppies, I'm sure you know that this starts the time in his life when he's starting to learn bite inhibition, so it's crucial that you teach him that human skin is too delicate to ever put his teeth on. Something I've had a lot of success with is when a dog touches you with his teeth (whether hard or soft, bite or not) yelp in a very high pitched, LOUD voice. If he's in your lap, put him down and then completely ignore him for about 30 seconds, no matter what he does. Usually a dog will follow you, trying to get to your face and will try to apologize (by licking your chin). After your time is up, accept the apology and go on as if nothing happened. You may have to keep this up for a while - expect that and don't give up.
Redirecting is also a great tool to use. If he starts to go for something he s not supposed to have (like your feet),correct him and then direct him to something he CAN chew on (one of his toys, bone, etc). If your other dogs are adults, they'll teach him in a similar manner - watch how they do it and then copy them Dogs are great teachers! Bless you for taking him in and good luck! Marykins Mary Nellum 501-697-5432 Smiling Sox Pet Care serving Conway, Arkansas www.smilingsoxpc.com Facebook Fan Page --- On Sat, 12/4/10, Candi <[email protected]> wrote: From: Candi <[email protected]> Subject: [Chihuahuas] Evil Puppy!! :-) To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 6:17 PM Hi everyone, I rarely post on here but I am looking for some advise. I have 2 chihuahuas one who is 5 and the most perfectly behaved chi ever, then I have an approx 8 week old puppy who is a terror, he wont stop nipping! Sadly I found him in a garbage can the morning after Thanksgiving. He gets along great with all my dogs and cat. I have had many a puupy in my life. I have never had a puppy so young be so ornery!! He bites almost viciously atttach our shoes our pants, at this moment I am sitting in our bar stool chairs with my feet up on another chair to keep from being bit!!We love the little booger, he has been great to potty train, he sleeps in bed with us and our other chi. he is as cute as can be!! He is healthy, we took him to the vet and have had him checked out.. Has anyone ever experience a satan chihuahua puppy? LOL!
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