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Bitey poorly pup

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TheFrenchLieutenantsMonkey · 25/05/2022 12:36

I have an 11 week old Lab boy. He's lovely, playful and happy but he's had giardia since he came from the breeder. She has been nothing but helpful and we're getting treatment from the vets.
The problem is, he's supposed to have his second jabs tomorrow so he can go for a walk. He really needs to because hes so full of energy he's getting bitey. Toes, hands, arms, legs and, now he can get onto the sofa, boobs 😩
Because he's still poorly the vets may not vaccinate him tomorrow, so if anyone has any ideas on how to stop him biting id be really grateful. Ignoring doesn't work, rewarding him when he's calm is good but he still has periods where he just wants to eat us. We've tried yelping, replacing our limbs with chewy toys etc. Please help. My hands are so sore!

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tizwozliz · 25/05/2022 12:49

Biteyness is more likely to be over tired behavior than having too much energy at 11 weeks. He doesn't necessarily need walks to tire him out. Look up canine enrichment on Facebook if you're there.

Do you have a car? How does he travel in it? We used to drive places and sit in the boot and watch the world go by. 15 mins of that would really tire our lab pup out at that age and would be good to get pup exposed to as much as possible if your vaccinations are delayed.

coffeecupsandfairylights · 25/05/2022 12:49

What about frozen kongs and natural chews if he can tolerate those?

poshme · 25/05/2022 12:58

Our lab pup was very bitey until we started doing training. It really helped for her mind stimulation and calmed her down.

She was also bitey when tired or over hyped.

Finalcountdowntoourtripaway · 25/05/2022 13:29

A whole carrot or broccoli stalk with keep him amused!!

TheFrenchLieutenantsMonkey · 25/05/2022 13:45

He has a natural root chew he loves.
In the car he sits in the back seat (with a seat restraint) and sleeps usually. He does sleep.a lot. I've been trying training. He does enjoy that.
I take him out (carried) different places to get him used to as much as possible.
I think some of it is tiredness but it also seems to be towards my 11 year old and 14 year old as soon as they appear. Also visitors. Should i keep him on a lead if visitors come round until he calms down with age and training?

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TheFrenchLieutenantsMonkey · 25/05/2022 13:46

Photo of said bitey pooch cos I think he's too cute 😁

Bitey poorly pup
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Finalcountdowntoourtripaway · 25/05/2022 14:57

Yabu to label such an angelic pooch such a thug!!

poshme · 25/05/2022 15:23

Yes to lead for visitors. And mine went for the kids more- they were so exciting she bit them.

TheFrenchLieutenantsMonkey · 25/05/2022 16:43

He does look angelic…that’s because that is his “is that thing you’re eating nice, can I have some?” face.
Just heard back from the vets. He can have his jabs tomorrow but needs another booster in 4 weeks in case the antibiotics muck it up a bit. Also got a date for some puppy classes starting 16th June. So that might help his calmness. We’ve been playing puppy games but he doesn’t seem overly interested…he’d rather chase the trousers on the washing line and massive bumble bees.

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