I am with you on this one. If they can't bite when not at play they should not be biting when they are playing. They will just get confused about the difference. Bad habits in dogs need to be nipped in the bud asap. You will enjoy them much much more. Bogie was real bad about this when he was the same age as Zoe. When he would bite on our hands we would draw the hand into a fist until he started licking then we would praise him. Sometimes i would mist him in the face with a spray from the spray bottle and sometimes I would spray bitter apple on my hands. Once he learned that we were not going to accept that biting, then he quit doing it. If he ever does it now all it takes is a stern no and he stops. They learn fast because they want to please more than anything. Just remember who is boss. Sheila "Life is what happens when you are busy making plans".
If the pup is allowed to play bite ect when you are in the mood, but then not allowed to when you are not, it will only confuse him. If a behavior is ever disallowed, then it should be disallowed at all times. Marsha ----- Original Message ----- From: Melissa B <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[email protected]> ups.com Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 8:39 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Tired of being a chew toy Hello all, I have a question. My 10 week old chi Zoe is a MAJOR biter. I am sure that it because she is teething or just being playful, but it hurts!! When I take her to bed at night she really goes at me. If I turn my back on her she will sink her teeth into the back of my head or my back. Is there anyway I can teach her not to chew on me? She has many chew toys, but she prefers to chew on me at all times. Thank you so much!! Melissa
