nibbling

[Chipsmum]

Hi is there anything i can do to try and get chip not to nibble on the son. I know chip is only 7 weeks but my son is only 1 and I am doing my best in trying to keep chip from jumping on him and nibbling him but my son does encourage him by going over to him all the time. I need help.

x x x

[LOVEGSD]

You need to distract Chip with something he can nibble on like a bone or a toy and then praise him for doing this....

I would also be teaching Chip the 'leave' command so if you see him being too rough with your son you can ask him to leave.

[Caryll]

Totally agree.

[kita]

I would definitely get a crate for the pup. When he is in there it has to be his space and he must not be disturbed.

A young child can easily fall on the pup and either hurt them or the pup may retaliate and bite the child.

With a one year old and a pup you cannot always watch them 24/7 - at some point you have to take your eyes off them - even for a second and that is all it takes sometimes.

I would also teach the 'leave' command - to both child and dog!!

Sue

[sami]

All good advice. I am afraid the pup will be nibbling for a good few weeks yet until they learn they cant. It is notoriously difficult to stop.

Tracy

[Chipsmum]

We do have a crate for Chip he uses it for sleeping ect. I dont let any of the kids go near the crate if my son tries to go near it when Chip is in there I always move him away. I have been giving chip toys instead my kids but he is being persistant with the nibbling. I never leave my kids alone with the dog just because I am worried in case he nips to hard. Would it be ok to give Chip a bone as he is only 7 and a half weeks be 8 this thursday I was thinking of a bone but wasnt sure if he was to young for a bone. Thanks again

Michelle x

[sami]

You can give them uncooked bones but sometimes it upsets their tum, not all dogs though.

Tracy

[LOVEGSD]

You have to stay consistent, GSDs are smart and will learn very quickly if you stick to the same method...xx

[Caryll]

Originally Posted by Chipsmum

We do have a crate for Chip he uses it for sleeping ect. I dont let any of the kids go near the crate if my son tries to go near it when Chip is in there I always move him away. I have been giving chip toys instead my kids but he is being persistant with the nibbling. I never leave my kids alone with the dog just because I am worried in case he nips to hard. Would it be ok to give Chip a bone as he is only 7 and a half weeks be 8 this thursday I was thinking of a bone but wasnt sure if he was to young for a bone. Thanks again

Michelle x

I wouldn't give a pup that age a bone. I'd stick to the nylabone teething rings/bones as they are designed to help teething & to satisfy the chewing urge.

You have to be consistant. Choose which method you are going to use & stick with it. I've always used a long, low "Nooooo!" and then turned away and ignored until they're calm again, but there are other ways.

We have a similar problem but we have the crate.

My son is nearly 3 and he wants to play with Kora. So she gets excited and jumps and mouths (eventually). My son won't learn to pick a toy up instead favouring putting his hand in the way. So when playtime starts getting a little rough they are seperated into different rooms. Kora gets her crate and a chew style treat (pigs ear, pork rind or pizzle) and she generally calms down. However it all kicks off in a circle again as soon as the pair of them get together again.

Kora is 11.5 weeks now and it doesn't seem to be dying down much, but I feel there is a small improvement. Just when you are in the thick of it I think it's hard to see the improvements.

I am working hard on my son to turn his back, grab a toy and ultimately me breaking the game up between them. I don't know how i'd cope with a 1 year old as Ethans attention span is shorter than Kora's and he's almost 3!

I very rarely get on here now as soon as I am home I am straight into play with the pair of them and take them to the park!!