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From:northbrook, Illinois, USA
Registered: Dec 2003

posted 01-26-2004 12:43 PM         

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Update on "Buster" our lab with the stomach problem. Doing great..he's 8 wks & up to 7 pounds. He's gained 2.2 pounds in one week! I need advice on his chewing however..especially when it's the human hand he prefers. What is the best way to handle it? I scream a loud NO & if he continues...we put him in his crate. Is this the best & appropriate way. The furniture & rug is one thing..but he goes for any hand & fingers. BTW we give him plenty of rawhide & toys to chew on. Thanks.

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From:sherman oaks,california,USA
Registered: Dec 2003

posted 01-26-2004 02:13 PM         

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Hello, you could also try redirecting his attention when he chews on you and give him something that is acceptable to chew on. I had the same problem with my lab and i always kept a bone or toy handy and the second she went for my hand i would give her a bone to chew on instead. I have found that it is very helpful to have somekind of bones on hand espcially with a Lab. I always make sure there are some compressed rawhide bones for her otherwise my hands and furniture get chewed! Good luck with your baby and i hope it works out!

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posted 01-26-2004 03:09 PM         

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Yes, tell her "No!" and then redirect to her to something appropriate to chew. It does get better with time.

This is my favorite article on bite inhibition: http://www.jersey.net/%7Emountaindog/berner1/bitestop.htm

Jamiya

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