How Do You Cope With A Teething Puppy?
One of the most difficult obstacles that a puppy owner must deal with is chewing. Keep in mind that a teething puppy is trying to relieve discomfort and sometimes boredom. There is help for this tough situation. A little patience and redirection will help you through this phase. Provide your puppy with plenty of exercise to prevent boredom chewing. Long walks and playing catch with a ball or Frisbee will help redirect his attention away from the chewing. The exercise will also encourage the puppy to take a nap here and there. A puppy can’t chew while he is sleeping! Discourage nipping and mouthing on hands or ankles by giving a sharp “no” in a stern voice. Never hit your dog! This can cause aggression issues. Always make sure that your puppy has plenty of chew toys around. Rope toys, rawhide bones, toys that can be filled with treats and toys that can be frozen are the best for his sore gums. Introducing new toys from time to time is a good idea. If you catch him teething on something
