Someone please tell me that there is an end to this constant need for attention, nipping at the hands (stopped only by household members baring their teeth and growling) and general mischievousness. Also making up songs and singing them to the pets is not abnormal behavior and happens here quite often.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
puppy woes
Someone please tell me that there is an end to this constant need for attention, nipping at the hands (stopped only by household members baring their teeth and growling) and general mischievousness. Also making up songs and singing them to the pets is not abnormal behavior and happens here quite often.
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we make up songs all the time here! I think it's normal behaviour.
If growling works then stick with it.
Maybe in dog years, your puppy has entered the terrible 2s. I see nothing abnormal about singing to a pet.
Congrats to your Mountaineers!
As for your puppy woes... sadly they last just a bit longer than you'd like. Just keep thinking about how cute he is!
I am anti-puppy. I know, I KNOW. they are cute as all get out, but lord have mercy they are so ANNOYING and I just can't deal. So I will just have to tell you I am here for you, in spirit, baby.
The nipping will stop on its own. The need for attention...think "husband". It never ends. Just remember not to allow or reward and behavior you don't want to continue forever and ever. That means, when the puppy does something you wouldn't want an adult dog to do, don't encourage it, no matter how cute it may be.
Yes, it stops at about two years old! ;) in the meantime, keep singing to your pet, training him out of his undesired behaviors, and cuddle-cuddle-cuddle!
:)
Enjoy it while you can. Puppy time is over before you know it!
Have you been following the similar obsession with the cuteness of a new puppy over at Confessions of a Pioneer Woman? http://thepioneerwoman.com/ Apparently soft ears and terminal cuteness are addicting. Who knew?
Enjoy'em while they're young... and well beyond!
My dog trainer says 27 months until the puppy brain is fully on line. My husband doesn't have a trainer or manual so I don't know if he'll ever stop with the songs.
Singing to pets is completely normal behavior!
When the puppyish behavior stops, you'll miss it.
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