Dee Molise wrote 07/10/2005 11:59 PM Training a teething puppy #78517 - 07/10/2005 11:59 PM
Dee Molise Webboard User Reg: 05-22-2005 Posts: 26 Loc: New England Offline	I searched for this question first & apologize if I missed it. My puppy is almost 5 months old & I've been working with her on basic obedience plus a ton of socialization (as in various surfaces, loud noises etc). She seems to have a strong prey drive but I am reluctant to play any tug of war etc with her because of teething. Maybe all puppies go through this but she seems to be having a very difficult time. Often it appears to hurt when she eats, I've frequently noticed blood on her toys, she rubs her face and her entire snout is often hot. I've spoken to the vet & she said puppies "work through their teething issues". Is this normal teething and am I correct to hold up on any *bite* activities until her mouth is better. Thanks!
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Sammy Blondin wrote 07/11/2005 12:47 PM Re: Training a teething puppy [Re: Dee Molise ] #78518 - 07/11/2005 12:47 PM
Sammy Blondin Webboard User Reg: 12-03-2002 Posts: 308 Loc: Offline	I personally totally lay off my pups while they are teething.. it just takes ONE time, one pain association with the bite as a baby and you have a mountain of problems.
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Michael Wood wrote 07/11/2005 04:41 PM Re: Training a teething puppy [Re: Dee Molise ] #78519 - 07/11/2005 04:41 PM
Michael Wood Webboard User Reg: 09-18-2003 Posts: 64 Loc: Iowa City Offline	Dee, I agree that it is smart to lay off of the bite training or "tugging". Use this time to reinforce your obiedience training. Using soft foods like small pieces of hotdogs, work on your basic "sit down stay" during this time. If he needs to bite something I found that a refrigarated puppy Kong gives tons of soothing to a teething puppy. Good luck with your pup, <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Michael Wood
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Mike J Schoonbrood wrote 07/11/2005 06:46 PM Re: Training a teething puppy [Re: Michael Wood ] #78520 - 07/11/2005 06:46 PM
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005 Posts: 2784 Loc: Toronto, ON Offline	My dog loves ice cubes, he hauls butt to the fridge when he hears anyone get ice cubes, he has as much enthusiasm for them as he does hotdogs.
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jeff oehlsen wrote 07/12/2005 07:39 AM Re: Training a teething puppy [Re: Dee Molise ] #78521 - 07/12/2005 07:39 AM
jeff oehlsen Webboard User Reg: 11-20-2002 Posts: 1303 Loc: Colorado Offline	I cut washcloths into strips, then wet, them tie into knots, and give them out when frozen I am smarter than my dog, your just not.
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Rashmi Kumar wrote 07/12/2005 03:29 PM Re: Training a teething puppy [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #78522 - 07/12/2005 03:29 PM
Rashmi Kumar Webboard User Reg: 04-23-2005 Posts: 268 Loc: NYC Offline	My pup does the same too. And he is also teething. the little fella has no TOP K9 teeth left. Funny and cute. Rashmi
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Rashmi Kumar wrote 07/12/2005 03:30 PM Re: Training a teething puppy [Re: jeff oehlsen ] #78523 - 07/12/2005 03:30 PM
Rashmi Kumar Webboard User Reg: 04-23-2005 Posts: 268 Loc: NYC Offline	This is a great idea. I will do it as I was looking for stuff to give him. Thanks, Rashmi
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Rashmi Kumar wrote 07/12/2005 04:22 PM Re: Training a teething puppy [Re: jeff oehlsen ] #78524 - 07/12/2005 04:22 PM
Rashmi Kumar Webboard User Reg: 04-23-2005 Posts: 268 Loc: NYC Offline	Guys, What I should feed my puppy in terms of meaty bones. He seems to gulp the chicken necks without chewing bacause he has no teeth left to chew!! Rashmi
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Kristen Cabe wrote 07/12/2005 05:01 PM Re: Training a teething puppy [Re: Rashmi Kumar ] #78525 - 07/12/2005 05:01 PM
Kristen Cabe Webboard User Reg: 06-09-2004 Posts: 738 Loc: Asheville, North Carolina Offline	What if you give the food to him frozen still? That may cause him to *want* to slow down and chew because the cold will help soothe his gums. PetIDtag.com Keep ID on your pet! Profits go to rescues in NC
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Rashmi Kumar wrote 07/12/2005 05:15 PM Re: Training a teething puppy [Re: Kristen Cabe ] #78526 - 07/12/2005 05:15 PM
Rashmi Kumar Webboard User Reg: 04-23-2005 Posts: 268 Loc: NYC Offline	Kristen, I was told that freezing chicken necks makes the bones brittle. Is that true? Also, I have never given him chicken backs and/or wings. And now the pup is 5 months. Can I give him now espicially when he has no teeth to chew? If I chrush these bones, will it make it more susuptable to sprinter. All I am giving him (only for last few days) is beef patties, chicken hearts, beef steak and unfortunatley Wellness Puppy Food as I am not able to balance the RAW DIET. Rashmi
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