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Three Dog Training Tips For Teething Pups
Around 12 to 16 weeks of age, puppies begin to teethe as baby teeth are replaced by adult teeth. As with babies, the teething process is painful and chewing on something is the one thing that helps to relieve the discomfort. Typically, puppies will continue to teethe until they are eight or nine months old, although some take as long as twelve months. Larger breeds generally get in their permanent teeth faster than smaller breed dogs. Chewing inappropriate items is ranked high on the list of undesirable behaviors by owners. Following are three dog training tips for teething puppies.
Controlled Environment
During teething, if puppies have access they will probably chew it. This could be shoes, furniture legs, toys, and a multitude of other items that are in their reach. Controlling the environment involves not allowing the puppy to have access to items that will tempt him to chomp on. Many owners use baby gates to limit the puppy to an area that is “chew” safe, but does not make the puppy feel socially isolated. Crates and tethers can also be used, not as punishment, but as safe areas with favorite chew toys. …show more content…

Rubber chews, and other flexible chews, or designed specifically for baby teeth. Frozen washcloths that have been tied up in a knot, help to alleviate the pain involved in teething. Some chew toys on the market are filled with a non-toxic gel that freezes rapidly in the freezer. These frozen toy bones also help numb the gums and relieve any feverishness. Other great chew toys for teething

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