[Maggie_Moo]

I just got a puppy last Monday at 8 weeks. She's a puggle, if that helps. I know all puppies do this but i'm at a loss as what to do. The chewing on and running with the leash, the tugging, the jumping on me and trying to chew on my pants/shoes etc. what is a good training tip for all of this!? I can't let her do it now and try to train it out of her later. she knows how to "sit" but she's much better at it in the kitchen than she is when we are outside and she's over-stimulated, if you can imagine lol. so I say sit and I think she can't hear me. lol

any ideas!?

[cigwyllt]

She's just a baby - far too young to be worrying about leash training yet. If you really want to start working on a leash in your own yard or whatever why not get a chain leash - she won't like the feel of that in her mouth. Or just let her trail the leash around outside for 5 mins or so at a time. You can't take anywhere yet because she hasn't had her jabs.

When she bites your feet or your trousers stand absolutely still and ignore her completely - be as boring as you can be. It is slow and often two steps forward and one step back but it is all part of puppy ownership.

As for being better behaved/more responsive in the house than outdoors then the house is where you should work with her. Short training sessions after a good play outside, end on a positive note and lots of rewards - tiny treats, praise, attention. But keep it short and sweet.

Remember she really is very young. Nowadays the more educated breeders will not allow a pup to leave the litter before 10/12 weeks so be patient and have fun with her.

[Maggie_Moo]

you're right- she is just a puppy. I need to get her signed up for the 12 week puppy class. I'm so excited to start getting a little peace. I must admit that I'm having a hard time enjoying her right now with the crate training, housebreaking, mouthing, the biting my shoes/pants and tripping me and pulling me wh en on leash.

I dont let her pull me. I stand still and she'll go in circles while pulling but she doesn't get to 'take me for a walk.' so that's about all I'm doing now afa the pulling. I did try to stand still and that's ok when she's chewing on my old yard shoes but when she bites my pants it hurts cuz she gets my ankles. and she jumps up on me and that's annoying.

I knew when I got her that puppies are work. a LOT of work. but i didn't realize I'd get so stinking frustrated. I'm working on less sleep, upped my workload lots (I also have 5 small children) and she's a pest too. she's SUPER smart but she's a puppy and can be a mighty hyper one at that. I have to admit tht I got really frustrated with her today. called her a name and picked her up. I can't stand the biting my leg and the sniffing around eating grass instead of going PEE right after she just halfway went on my kitchen floor. ROAR.

I'm not mad at the pup- it's not her fault. I'm just stressed and angry in general lately and this isn't helping. How long before this phase is over?

[Todd]

Originally Posted by cigwyllt

She's just a baby - far too young to be worrying about leash training yet. If you really want to start working on a leash in your own yard or whatever why not get a chain leash - she won't like the feel of that in her mouth. Or just let her trail the leash around outside for 5 mins or so at a time. You can't take anywhere yet because she hasn't had her jabs.

When she bites your feet or your trousers stand absolutely still and ignore her completely - be as boring as you can be. It is slow and often two steps forward and one step back but it is all part of puppy ownership.

As for being better behaved/more responsive in the house than outdoors then the house is where you should work with her. Short training sessions after a good play outside, end on a positive note and lots of rewards - tiny treats, praise, attention. But keep it short and sweet.

Remember she really is very young. Nowadays the more educated breeders will not allow a pup to leave the litter before 10/12 weeks so be patient and have fun with her.

Agreed. When she bites on things she's not suppose to though say "leave it" firmly and take it away. hand her a toy of her own and praise her using positive reinforcement when she complies. Puppy's are very "chewie". My dog grew out of it although it's good to use these training methods to completely eliminate future behavior issues as well as potential damaged property or the dog swollowing something it wasn't supose to. When it's time foe leash training I'd put it on her as mentioned and let her walk around with it. Then take and and get her attention of a treat or toy rather than the leash. Then coax her along and praise her. if she even turns her head in attempt to bite the leash say "leave it" firmly then praise her for doing so.