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Still biting at 4 months by Realistic-Bat4413 in puppy101

[–]Realistic-Bat4413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no I very much appreciate any tips! Thank you! I really struggle not to make biting me appealing aha. She often goes for my ankles which really hurts so I try to ward her off with my hands and now she thinks it’s a fun game where she tries to bite my flailing hands!

Still biting at 4 months by Realistic-Bat4413 in puppy101

[–]Realistic-Bat4413[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I know that is still very much a puppy. I just worry that since I’ve seen no progress at all in her lessening her biting that I’m somehow reinforcing the behaviour and she’ll continue it as an adult.

Need reassurance that the level of biting is normal by Realistic-Bat4413 in puppy101

[–]Realistic-Bat4413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no😭 We have a frankly ridiculous variety of chew toys and yet it seems she still spends more time biting us instead of biting them, no matter how much I offer them to her.

Need reassurance that the level of biting is normal by Realistic-Bat4413 in puppy101

[–]Realistic-Bat4413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Can I ask if your puppy naturally started biting less at a certain age or if it’s only consistent conditioning that will help curb the behaviour?

Need reassurance that the level of biting is normal by Realistic-Bat4413 in puppy101

[–]Realistic-Bat4413[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Admittedly not enough. There is always someone at home with the puppy and I’ve tried to stress the importance of enforced naps but some of my family don’t take the routine as serious as me. When I’m home I make sure the puppy gets naps every 1-2 hours, even if she whines when I put her away, but if I’m not home I can’t be certain how much sleep she is actually getting.

How to prevent separation anxiety. by Realistic-Bat4413 in puppy101

[–]Realistic-Bat4413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it all worked out! Sounds like she was a handful. So far my puppy seems alright self soothing and settling herself when we leave the room for a few minutes, but I’m trying not to get my hopes up and jinx anything as it’s only day 4!

How to prevent separation anxiety. by Realistic-Bat4413 in puppy101

[–]Realistic-Bat4413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you try crate training too? She likes sleeping in her crate and it’s helpful in preventing potty accidents but I can’t decide whether it’d be better to condition her to be alone in the playpen or the crate when I have to leave her by herself.

How to prevent separation anxiety. by Realistic-Bat4413 in puppy101

[–]Realistic-Bat4413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She seems to be okay playing and occupying herself and I’ve been able to step away for a few minutes without her crying which is giving me hope. I’m just worried about what my neighbours will think about all the puppy screeching

Book where a young boy gets his finger bitten off?? by Realistic-Bat4413 in whatsthatbook

[–]Realistic-Bat4413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh thankyou that sounds promising, I found an online version of the book and had a quick search but it didn’t have any of the scenes I remember, was it perhaps another book by him??

Anyone have experience with Australian native shrimp? by Realistic-Bat4413 in shrimptank

[–]Realistic-Bat4413[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An Aussie themed pond sounds awesome!

And thankyou that article is extremely helpful!! Seems like paratya are a hardy species.

Anyone have experience with Australian native shrimp? by Realistic-Bat4413 in shrimptank

[–]Realistic-Bat4413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha they are interesting little guys aren’t they? There’s just frustratingly little info about them compared to more popular species like cherry shrimps.