Huntia Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) Hi. My 15 week old pup (that we have had for 2 weeks now) when she plays with the 18 month old chews and bites on his neck underneath the chin. They have a great time together, HOWEVER, his (the older dog) neck is all crusty and scabbed over, doesn't feel nice at all . Is there anything that I can put on his neck that will a) help it to heel quickly and b) deter the puppy from biting and chewing him there? :D Edited November 25, 2011 by Huntia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmaCam+Digby Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Hi Huntia,V Just giving this a bit of a bump cause we have a similar issue at our house, puppy loves older (newer) rescue dog so much that he is doing the same thing to her- your not alone, hopefully someone will see with an idea to help us out!!! Edited November 27, 2011 by AmaCam+Digby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 It's all part of normal play, but The older dog should tell the puppy off if it bothers him, however it seems like it is not happening so seperated when you can not supervise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Same thing happening at my place. Japanese Spitz pup jumps up at older Border Collie, has been doing it for months & she won't tell him off. Only good thing here is he only gets a mouthful of hair & doesn't actually bite her neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntia Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) It does seem to be "slowing down", as there are no new "wounds". Does anyone think it would be worth while putting paw paw ointment or vitamin e cream on the "crusty" bits? Would this help the healing process? I wish he would tell her off more often, but I think it bothers me more than it bothers him. lol :D Edited November 27, 2011 by Huntia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I think whatever you put on there will encourage pup to lick more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 My pup did this a lot and I was so worried as my older boy ( who is nearly 3) tends to get hotspots on his neck, well for whatever reason he has never had a hotspot since the pup got here and I would say about 3 or 4 weeks ago my pup stopped pulling on his neck....no idea why he stopped, maybe Mason told him off or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushie Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 My friends dog used to do this to Jager when she was a pup. Every time we saw them she would hang off his neck. Never broke the skin. And we just figured that Jager would tell her off when it got to much. Weeks went by and nothing, then one day, he growled at her and nipped her ear, no skin broken but from that day on, the neck biting got less and less each visit. Now she doesnt do it at all. I assume it is just a puppy thing, and they grow out of it eventually. I would seperate them when you arent supervising. And if you are really worried maybe if she hangs on for more than a couple of minutes, step in and seperate them for a few moments to calm her down or distract her with a toy they can both play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntia Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 I decided to lather the older dogs crusty neck in vitamin e cream twice a day for a few days.... the puppy took a couple of licks....and is hardly touching his neck now!! I will continue to apply just to help his neck heal quickly and hopefully minimise the scaring :D I would have stopped with this method if I saw the puppy licking his neck excessively. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 You may find Aloe works even better. It's good for soothing minor hurts and is extremely bitter. It grows well in most parts of Australia and seems to be regularly featured at flea markets, etc . . . or course regular nurseries as well . . . or pinch some from a neighbour. I always had a clump of it, and sliced off a little from the plant, using the goo inside the leaf as a dressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntia Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thanks, I will try Aloe. The house we are in at present had heaps when we first moved in, but the old girl (13 yr old RR) bit it all into small pieces, spitting it out never swallowing it and than she preceded to rip out the bases roots and all!! So now there is none left. The little bugger has done this ever since she was a pup at every house we go to, even if it is just for a short visit!! Mum's Aloe plants get regular "trims". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntia Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 I am happy to report that the older dogs neck is not being used as a chew toy anymore But i must admit he gave a good cry of pain when she (the puppy) bit him on the ear tonight :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heroeswit Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I'm glad to know it worked for you I wonder if it will work for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I have been told a very light wipe over with Lavender Oil, must taste awful as they only do it once or twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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