Mouthing and biting are common problems with all shih tzu puppies. If not controlled by the time the shitzu enters adolescence, not only will you have a less cooperative dog to handle, but also a larger, stronger jaw to cope with.
Mouthing and biting are a part of a shi tzu normal behavior. However, as puppies grow, so do their teeth and then this mouthing sometimes cause serious injuries.Here are some techniques that might assist you to train and control your puppy.
In the beginning, a shih-tzu will use his mouth to explore his surroundings. Throughout the teething process, it gives the dog relief to chew on all kinds of items, no matter how hard it is.
Give your shitzu puppies some chew toys with different textures to help get their chewing requirements properly with pup training. Large rawhide bones and carrots can be placed in the freezer and supplied to a teething puppy. Braided fiber bones immersed in chicken broth or water and then frozen are also a nice option.
The moment when your puppy starts chewing on you just make him understand that you are in pain no matter if she has actually nipped at your skin. Just let out a yelp, by doing so she will be frightened and will leave you.
One of the greatest way to be friendly with your puppy is by giving back of your hand so that she can lick, by this method she gets familiarized with you and understands that you are the caretaker.
Praise him in a calm manner if his response is immediate and provide him an appropriate chew toy. Do not give a toy when your hand is still in his mouth, this will instigate the wrong habit. Another technique which can be used is to train your pup to follow your commands and gestures.
Does your pup start mouthing you if you don't play when he desires to? Is he constantly tripping you up, or starting to play tug-o-war with the leash when youre taking him to walk? Is he uncooperative when you direct him to do something like not to jump or bite? If your answer is 'yes' to these questions, you may have a tyrant or dominant dog . With this type of pup you have to use a little more discipline.
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