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BNickel

Central Ohio

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03/01/2012 2:16 PM
O.K. we got Willow at just before 7 weeks and she's been here for almost 3 weeks and we are getting quite frustrated. She is continually attacking our 8yr old pug. I suspect that it is all play and the pug fends her off fairly well for a little while, but it's just a matter of time till she is way oversized and it could get ugly. Any suggestions, It's a nonstop wrestlemania in the house. Also could use some suggestions for stopping her from biting so much. Man are those teeth sharp! We've tried "No Bite" while holding her snout, makes it worse sometimes. We are using a spray bottle with water/ vinegar solution with some success, but it's tuff to have the sprayer with you at all times. We've been trying to direct her to a chew toy when possilble also. We have also been putting her in her crate when she gets too wound up for a "time out". That seems to work really well, she calms right down. While she's out of the house by herself, she's a great dog. I'm trying really hard to do all of her training positively, but I feel like it's getting out of hand in the house around our pug and my 5 yr old daughter. Any suggestions that anyone can offer. I find myself taking her eveywhere I go, just so everyone at the house can have some peace, but that's not a bad thing. Thanks for letting me vent.

Texas Belle User is Offline

Austin, TX

MH
Posts:7845

03/01/2012 4:26 PM
I have found that grabbing the pup under the chin and gently pressing down on the tongue with your thumb until they pull back also works well to stop the nipping. Also, you don't have to carry anything around with you. Remember too that your pup is probably starting the teething and so needs lots of good chew toys. At that age I usually give mine large rawhides because they really help to loosen up the teeth. As for calming the pup down I would not hesitate to use the crate as often as necessary. 11 week old puppies need allot of sleep anyway and my guess is your pup is just getting tired when he acts up. Patience as the puppy phase passes way to quickly and it won't be long before you are saying you wish you had your puppy back. I know it doesn't seem like it right now, but you will.

Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna) Yellow Rose GSPs "A dog has the soul of a philosopher." - Plato

pixie bee

MH
Posts:4450

03/01/2012 5:26 PM
Ever here the expression: Killing with kindness Kindness can be seen as weakness - do you think your dog sees you as weak?

"Time with my dogs clears my mind, renews my faith, and lets me see the world as it is. My only regret loving dogs as I do, is the misery of their early departure." Robert G. Wehle

Max2

Oneonta NY

MH
Posts:1111

03/02/2012 3:28 AM
At 9-10 weeks old she is still an infant I wouldn't worry about the pug as she will put pup in her place if puppy is to much.Pug knows she is dealing with a baby. Sounds like you got a pup living in your house That's why I said after Max I am buying a started dog ! ........ Not really I wouldn't want to miss puppy hood ! Hang in there it goes quick !

Chris

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Michigan

MH
Posts:1191

03/02/2012 5:17 AM
Puppies want to play with anyone and anything! you may need to work it like the pug was a cat. Until the cat was ready to stand his own, we made Bella "down" whenever cat entered room and gave her treats for paying attention to us and not kitty. She learned quick it was a better payoff to be calm around kitty than consumed by him. Now he stands his own and actually entices her in so he can give her a good nose bat (he is declawed). She LOVED nose bats lol. Though, I suspect the pug, being about her same size right now, would put her in her place if overwhelmed or had enough.

Splat

Illinois (Northern)

MH
Posts:3136

03/02/2012 5:39 AM
Remember too that everyone in the family has to do the training not just you, even you 5 year old... We got our first GSP and my youngest was 6 (and he is s little guy) he helped in the training, squeezing the dogs nose and saying "ah-ah!" real loud when the pup nipped/bit, telling the pup "ah-ah!" when it jumped up or tried climbing on him when he was playing... As for the pug...I don't think you have to worry about it getting hurt...my youngest GSP's best friend is a boston terrier and you should see the way they rough house, I'll have to video it one day...it is quiet funny to watch a full grown GSP rough house with such a little dog!