Little Yip is teething big time! Yikes those teeth hurt. I have a huge bag, almost resembles a diaper bag, full of toys for her. There are hard chews, kongs and such, that I play with her with. I am constantly reminding her gentle, not reminding but teaching, and praising what I consider gentle. I am still feeding her a meal out of my hand plus lots of treats too. Again each time I give her something, I say gentle. I am putting a word on a behavior. It will sink in, no pun intended, when she doesn't press down with her teeth. Tons of repetitions.
What a sweet and fun puppy. I was thinking today that if you don't like sitting down and playing with an active puppy, don't get one. Bottom line, know what your getting and know what you want. I want high energy and playfulness. I got that in spades with Yip. The other dogs are starting to play with her now, and they're being quite gentle with her. They correct her when necessary and are quite fair about it.
I am using the clicker to mark her turning her head when I say her name, food always following, and I am also clicking her for going to the bathroom outside. She still has some accidents, but that is life with a puppy.
Management is the key for training. The crate is just that, her crate. She sleeps in it, takes naps in it, and has quiet times in it. Anytime she is out, she is being watched by someone. I don't let her get into trouble, but I encourage her to investigate her environment.
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