Thursday, April 16, 2009

When do puppies stop the biting stage? When do they have all their adult teeth?

Around 7 months they should have all their adult teeth. If you have done your job, they%26#039;ll also quit chewing on you and other inappropriate items by this time as well. If not, can be a lifelong behavior.

When do puppies stop the biting stage? When do they have all their adult teeth?
It varies from dog to dog, but usually they have all their teeth by age 1. Give your dog rawhides, pigs ears, dentabones, real bones, etc. No letting him or her chew your fingers. While it%26#039;s cute, it teaches dogs that it%26#039;s okay for them to do that, and it eventually becomes biting. Give her all those things I mentioned as well as toys all her life.
Reply:The chewing stage starts picking up at around 4 months old and sometimes can chew until age 2 in extreme cases. Their adult teeth are usually fully in and grown between 6-8 months.
Reply:Some don%26#039;t grow out of it if you don%26#039;t discipline them not to. I have mini dashie and when he was little he was a biter. We would act as if the littlest bit was painful. We would always cry out OUCH rather loudly and then ignore him for a few minutes. Dogs want to please their owners. They don%26#039;t want to hurt them, but as puppies they don%26#039;t always know how to play with humans. In the dog community play biting is generally accepted.





I have done this with all my dogs and I have never had a biting problem (even when removing a favorite toy from their mouth%26#039;s) This technique should fix the problem in a week or two. Good luck
Reply:Each dog is different... but they all generally follow the same stages...





Biting starts at about stage 5





Stage 5: The Juvenile Stage 3 Months to 4 Months





The Juvenile stage typically lasts from 3 to 4 months of age, and


it’s during this time your puppy is most like a toddler. He’ll be


a little more independent - he might start ignoring the commands


he’s only recently learned – just like a child does when they’re


trying to exert their new-found independence. As in “I don’t have


to listen to you!” Firm and gentle reinforcement of commands and


training is what’s required here. He might start biting you –


play biting or even a real attempt to challenge your authority. A


sharp “No!” or “No bite!” command, followed by several minutes of


ignoring him, should take care of this problem. Continue to play


with him and handle him on a daily basis, but don’t play games


like tug of war or wrestling with him. He may perceive tug of war


as a game of dominance – especially if he wins. And wrestling is


another game that can rapidly get out of hand. As your puppy’s


strength grows, he’s going to want to play-fight to see who’s


stronger – even if you win, the message your puppy receives is


that it’s ok to fight with you. And that’s not ok!








Stage 6: The Brat Stage 4-6 Months





The Brat Stage starts at about 4 months and runs until about 6


months, and it’s during this time your puppy will demonstrate


even more independence and willfulness. You may see a decline in


his urge to please you – expect to see more “testing the limits”


type of behaviors. He’ll be going through a teething cycle during


this time, and will also be looking for things to chew on to


relieve the pain and pressure. Frozen doggie bones can help sooth


him during this period.





He may try to assert his new “dominance” over other family


members, especially children. Continue his training in obedience


and basic commands, but make sure to never let him off his leash


during this time unless you’re in a confined area. Many times


pups at this age will ignore commands to return or come to their


owners, which can be a dangerous, even fatal, breakdown in your


dog’s response to you. If you turn him loose in a public place,


and he bolts, the chances of injury or even death can result – so


don’t take the chance.





He’ll now begin to go through the hormonal changes brought about


by his growing sexual maturity, and you may see signs of


rebelliousness. (Think adolescent teen-age boy!) If you haven’t


already, you should have him neutered during this time. (Or


spayed if you have a female.)











Stage 7: The Young Adult Stage 6-18 Months





The Young Adulthood stage lasts from 6 months to about 18 months,


and is usually a great time in your dog’s life - he’s young, he’s


exuberant, he’s full of beans – and yet he’s learning all the


things he needs to become a full-fledged adult dog.





Be realistic in your expectations of your dog at this time – just


because he’s approaching his full growth and may look like an


adult, he’s not as seasoned and experienced as you might expect.


Gradually increase the scope of activities for your dog, as well


as the training. You can start more advanced training during this


period, such as herding or agility training, if that’s something


both of you are interested in. Otherwise, extend his activities


to include more people and other animals – allow him to interact


with non-threatening or non-aggressive dogs.





Congratulations! You’ve raised your puppy through the 7 stages of


childhood, er, I mean puppyhood, and now you have a grown-up,


adult dog! Almost feels like you’ve raised a kid, doesn’t it?
Reply:Most pups will have all their adult teeth by the time they%26#039;re between 6 and 7 months old. The last ones to come in are the upper canines (fangs).





Although the chewing frenzy will slow down once the teething stage is over, most pups%26#039; chew for quite some time afterwards. Some dogs never totally outgrow it, and that varies from breed to breed, and from one individual dog to another.





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Best of luck!



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