saintlysusan Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hi Everyone, Well the day finally came and I got my dog, Boris, he's a big happy St Bernard puppy, 8 weeks old today. Only drama is he bites sooooooooo much from teething and this morning after trying to get his collar on and him not wanting it on, he "sort-of" bit me but I think it was more the sharpness of his baby teeth sliced open my thumb, bled a fair bit too, his tooth cut me like a razor, I had no idea they were so sharp! I dont know how to stop him from doing it, I try pushing his nose down and saying NO firmly as apposed to smacking/tapping his nose but that seems to make him do it more, as does pulling your hand away or whatever it is hes biting! Hes a naughty boy.... lol Any suggestions for my baby puppy? (So Naughty but so Nice hehe) Is there any such thing as puppy teething gel? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 St Bernards teething - a lovely experience. A firm no and replace your hand or other body part with suitable toy or chew should help. Any pulling away or pushing puppy will be taken as play by a St pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_sibe_owns_me Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 He's tooo cute!!!! Try holding his mouth closed and saying "NO" in a loud high pitched voice OR Yelp loudly when he bites you OR Press down on his tongue with you thumb while he is biting also try giving him LOTS of bones and freeze some socks or soft toys for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I would advise against any yelping/high pitched sounds - saints seem to take this again the wrong way for play. No should be said firm low tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_sibe_owns_me Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I would advise against any yelping/high pitched sounds - saints seem to take this again the wrong way for play.No should be said firm low tone. I learn somthing new everyday . Thank you for fixing that, I dont know much about saints I was just going about the way how to deal with puppies in genral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Thats cool my_sibe_owns_me - every breed is different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintlysusan Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 (edited) Thanks for your advice, I commonly do replace my hands etc with chew toys but the problem comes back every time I just wanna pat him, unless hes asleep! He see's it as a invitation to naw lol. Im sure its just a faze and his gums do look abit red and irritated so I dont blame him at all but knowing how sharp they are now and with little kids that are about the same size as him (lol) Id hate for him to bite them like what happened to me. My breeder advised me not to give him real bones because of the risks but I am buying him the Pal pedigree denta bones amongst other ones. BUT on a nicer note, he is a sweetie, I was very sick the other night and basically out cold on the sofa with my arm over the side , he had the perfect oppertunity to bite me but he licked my whole arm!!! He goobed me..... I was covered in slobber, it was so cute, I think maybe he knew I wasnt feeling well and he was telling me he wuvved me...hehe Edited October 31, 2006 by saintlysusan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crysti_Lei Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 i missed out on my old girls puppy hood as she was a rescue, dispite how painful it sounds, i cannot wait to get my own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 It is a faze, his mouth is just hurting and he want to naw on anything !. Maybe give the toy before patting ?. They are gorgeous dogs, just a little slow to mature but they make the best companions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintlysusan Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 It is a faze, his mouth is just hurting and he want to naw on anything !.Maybe give the toy before patting ?. They are gorgeous dogs, just a little slow to mature but they make the best companions Ah prettypuppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I'll do a trade Boris can chew my arm for a few min while i isnuggle him How CUTE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TessaBella Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Is there any such thing as puppy teething gel? I've seen Bonjella (sp?) suggested here before for puppies that are teething...you can get it in the cosmetics aisle at the supermarket...or the baby aisle. Cheers, Tessa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 He's so gorgeous! Can't wait for more pics as he grows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintlysusan Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Still biting but I'm sure it will be over soom enough. Hes so sweet and he makes me laugh like noone else can! Hes my baby! (I heard the hubby telling him he wuvved him lol) How sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 My boy was quite bitey as a baby - i took to a quick knock on the top of the nose with my knuckles and a loud serious Ouch! he got the message - took about 3 hrs!! he now has the softest mouth and altho he still nibbles gently - if i stick my fingers in his mouth he will automatically try to gently tongue them out again my new pup seems to have taken to eating out rental house to solve teething issues OH went to the shops to get more bones asap!!! the joys.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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