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So I got a puppy 2 months ago and I need some help

Posted : 8/27/2006 5:21:08 PM

Ok, before my little puppy was pretty small, and now, he's like huge (sorry I don't know how to describe it) and he's been biting me and my family, and friends, so can I get some tips on what I should do?

Melissa Camiel

Posted : 8/27/2006 5:25:52 PM

What type of pup is he? Didn't you know he was going to get bigger??[&:]
Well, as for biting, maybe try to put him in obediance training. Or ignore him when he bites and maybe he'll get bored and stop.
Also, make sure he has plenty of hard chew toys and bones to chew to keep him mentally stimulated.

Christi

Posted : 8/27/2006 5:28:23 PM

LOL - puppies grow! They go through many development stages and some of them are not fun. This is why God made them cute - so we don't strangle them. [

] My advice to you would be to enroll yourself and your puppy in a beginner obedience class. You'll learn so much from a professional trainer. It's not too early, nor is it too late.

Zachary Maitland

Posted : 8/27/2006 5:48:43 PM

I know they grow [&o], but it was sooooo quick! And he's basically how big the people from the ranch said he would be, oh well, and I've been trying to ignore him but then he like rips my shorts >_>, well thanks guys! Oh, yea it's a labradoodle.

ladiebug

Posted : 8/27/2006 6:18:56 PM

They do grow fast, don't they??? Labradoodle, see one at the park, he's the size of a standard poodle to give you an idea.
As for the chewing, he may be teething, try some chew toys. I got mine nylabones, edible nylabones, kongs, & cornstarch bones - they were the best. You'll want to watch him when you give him the edibles to make sure he doesn't gulp.

nyiceprincess

Posted : 8/27/2006 9:47:37 PM

You said you got him 2 months ago but how old was he when you got him? I have seen a 120lb labradoodle.Not the norm but you must have known he would be pretty big.I would definitely get him into some training classes before he gets too big for you to handle.An out of control large dog can be a nightmare,any size dog can be.Good luck with your new puppy.

rwbeagles

Posted : 8/27/2006 9:55:08 PM

You'll have to pardon me guys for being cynical...lol, BUT...

Sounds like someone is trying to push as many hot buttons as possible in one thread...lol. I think the 'I feed Purina Dog Chow' is next.

Zachary Maitland

Posted : 8/28/2006 8:28:53 AM

He was about 8 weeks when we got him, and the owners of the ranch said that there kids hid him in the barn because he was the cutest one of the liter [

]!

Melaney B.

Posted : 8/28/2006 11:33:58 AM

at this point, you should always have a toy at hand. When he starts to bite, give him the toy instead and when he takes, praise him! he will learn that chewing is for toys, not human fingers!

Vivian

Posted : 8/28/2006 11:50:44 AM

Your right, give them a toy right away and play with them that way, I always did that with April also when she tried chewing something Never had a problem with her.