Teething and chewing problems can occur if an owner does not know how to help their dog cope with this stage. When a puppy is teething, without planning and training, he will chew on just about anything that he can get his mouth on. The urge to chew and gnaw is quite strong. As a Boxer owner, it will be your job to:. Train your puppy what is not appropriate to chew on Offer the correct alternatives, so that the puppy has plenty of choices for other objects to chew on. Training Patience and consistency will always be the 2 most important elements when training a dog to do anything, this included.
Your dog has no idea that he is not supposed to chew on your favorite shoes; he is just trying to relieve his pain. A careful eye must be kept on your puppy so that you can stop him the moment he even thinks about chewing on something other than your pre-planned and purchased chew toys. As soon as your Boxer pup opens his mouth to take a nice bite out of your sofa or wants to gnaw on your hand, you must immediately say "No!
The tone of your voice is very important. If "No! This command word will be one of great importance that is used in countless situations. Your dog must understand from the tone and the actions that you make that you mean business when you say this. If he already has an object in his mouth - take the object away. Do not allow your puppy to engage you in a game of tug-of-war. A puppy will see that as fun and try to provoke this game as often as they can.
As soon as you have the non-approved object away from your pup, immediately give him one of the approved chewing and teething dog toys. Say "Here's your toy" in a happy and excited tone. As your Boxer begins to chew on it, praise him for being a good dog. If your puppy is just about to grab onto an un-approved object, distract him. Say his name loudly to get your dog's attention. Then, immediately give your dog 1 of his chewing and teething toys.
Again, say "Here's your toy" in a very pleasant tone and praise him for using it. If your Boxer puppy nips and gnaws on you, try to resist the urge to swat at him. A dog does not learn very much from an owner hitting him; even if the swat is a light one. A Timeline of Puppy Teething. By Liz Donovan May 03, 3 Minutes. May 03, 3 Minutes. Weeks 2 to 4: Your puppy will still be with his mother and breeder when his baby teeth start coming in. Keeping the Teeth Healthy Now that your puppy has a full mouth of pearly white chompers, your job is to keep them that way.
Good luck on guiding your new puppy through these exciting first few months of his life! Puppy Socialization Socializing your dog in an important step in raising a balanced and happy dog. Not sure where to start? Download this e-book for some tips.
AKC Privacy Policy. Founded in , the not-for-profit AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for all dogs. AKC actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports. Because sometimes the nutritional deficiencies caused by inappropriate diet might also result in bad chewing. Even there could be gastrointestinal problems in your puppy, so better is to consult with your veterinarian. You must make sure, the harmful, toxic, chemical, household cleaners and electronic items are not kept near or within the range of your boxer puppy.
Remove all other objects in which your puppy might take interest such as shoes and socks, the toys and entertaining stuff of your kids. Also restrain him in accessing to the places which it can be really dangerous for your puppy. Always persuade and support your puppy in chewing the harmless and alternative items, toys and other suitable stuff. Some colourful and attractive toys can be so appealing for your puppy. You should have a reasonable quantity of the dog-toys at your home, when you are growing up a boxer puppy.
Some frozen liquids are really supportive in the chewing process. All the dog toys should be really solid as those will be in the continuous usage by your boxer.
It is even better, if it is having a very low fat and longer in size chewing stuff which is also reachable to the gum of your boxer and it is also stretchable to the itching zone of the jaw. Whenever the young chap is about to take an unsuitable or damaging item in its mouth to chew, you should discourage him by a strong tone.
If he is still disobeying, take the object slightly out from its mouth and keep a continuous check on your puppy. At the same time, offer him with a real alternative toy in a loving and affectionate way. Because, in this way, your boxer will never learn. Instead, he will become frightened of you. Be jolly to your puppy in the teething period. Remember, your puppy is a real exuberant, frisky and playful mate.
He or she needs attention and will always require fun time.
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