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by elvisandmojo on 2/24/2009 at 10:29 AM in Progress

The guys are really getting big. They have another trip to the vet on Friday (12 week birthday) so I can only imagine them pushing about 20#'s. I can't pick them both up at the same time very easily anymore.

Unfortunately the guys seem to be hitting puppy puberty! Humping stage! This we are trying to stop immediately. Their little dinkers are even coming out.

Potty training is still a roller coaster ride. I'm hoping it gets better with the weather breaking. No sign of that anytime soon but they still love playing in the snow. Yesterday they hit a patch of ice in the yard and were skidding around like Thumper on the Bambi movie. That was funny to watch.

I'm hoping on Thursday to take them to a pet store (no, not to leave them there) to pick out some new toys. They have a bunch of them but seem to be getting bored of some, shredding others, and it would be good to get them out and be social as well as see how they behave in that situation.
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by dogluvr on 2/23/2009 at 8:42 PM in First Post

If anyone has any suggestions that have worked for you to help stop puppy biting and tugging, I'd really like to hear them! My little Sophie is 16 weeks old (a maltipoo) and is so adorable, but she is such a teether and a tugger! The problem is she uses me as her chew toy - my pants legs and sleeves and fingers are under constant attack! She is kind of aggressive in her play, but she isn't being mean she is just playing. Still, her sharp puppy teeth are like needles and they hurt even if that's not her intention. So far I have tried yelling "ouch" and walking away from her, I've tried scolding her, I've tried ignoring the behavior - none of it helps. I will not hit her, so please do not suggest that. I have gently squeezed her muzzle and said "no bite!" but she isn't fazed at all by that, and goes right back to play-biting and tugging. I have so many holes in my pants legs and sleeves, and scratches on my hands. Please help if you can! Thanks!! :)
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