matt8602

Hey, I tried that scruff of the neck, on he's back and saying "NO", and it works great. It only took 2 or 3 times and he stopped it! but he is a really smart pup! the only thing against that is that now when i go to pat him when he's hyper, he must think im gonna do it to him and he stops even just playing without biting. i hope this doesnt give him a bad association with hands near hes head/neck/back. any ideas here? thanks for all the ideas thus far, theyve been great. Matt...

I just recieved my pup last saturday at the tender age of 8 weeks... Oscar... The Pug. i have photo's of him in the photos forum. Anyhow, i would like some advise on training him. i knopw hes only a couple of months old, but is it too early to stop him biting hands, fingers (nose, ears, etc!!)? and tugging at things, i.e. sleeves, pants, etc. or is it best to let him go for a bit longer because he's just being a puppy? i dont want him to get into the habbit of doing these things, but i dont want to stop him from being a puppy aswell... any advice would be great. also any advice on how to stop him biting/play biting (which is actually quite hard, with hes very sharp little teeth) and tugging on things... thanks. matt.

thanks everyone for your help... i opted for the wire crate, and found one with a divider so i can make it bigger or smaller as he grows. my pup should be born in 3 days!!! then 8 weeks later i will have a new pug pup in my home. and will post pictures up when i get him. thanks again for all the help, and im sure i will need more later down the track and i know i will not hesitate to ask you guys thanks matt

I will be recieving a puppy in about 8 weeks (about to be born), and after a few enquiries have become very confused. i have been told that a wire crate is good for initial potty/crate/toilet training and for travel if required later on as its well ventilated, strong and sufficient for its whole purpose. but reciently was told that they are no good as they can pose a threat to a dog if it tries to bite or scratch at it. where as a canvas carrier is soft and will not pose this problem as well as being every bit as good as a wire create in all other eares for training. was wondering what other people think, people with experience. wire or canvas? also, what size is good? the pup is going to be a pug, so only a smallish dog. should there be enough room for toys, water and for the pug to move around? or just enough room for the pug to sleep and turn around? p.s. will list a pisture of him as soon as he's home.