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Missy Moo · 01-15-2009, 10:49 PM

Our family just recieved a new member about 3 weeks ago. A lady outside the local grocery store was giving away puppies, and I couldnt resist! I finally picked a beautiful little girl, that we named Missy. When I asked about the breed, she was some what vague...She knows that one of the grand-parents was a Golden Retriever, and one of the parents was a Husky/Chow mix. I have an 8 month old son, and a 6 year old son. The only problem that I have come across so far is she LOVES to chew! Even more than a normal puppy (I've had a few dogs in my life time!) We are having a rough time getting her not to chew on feet that pass by, hands that reach out to pet her, or even the random shoe she finds. I've tryed a spray bottle, a penny in a coffee can, a stern no...I'm running out of options! Does anyone have any incite as to what these breeds temprements are, or what they are like when they are older? (Just so I know what to expect with my kids later on!) Thanks!

Monkey · 01-15-2009, 10:55 PM

Hi and welcome to the forum..

Since she's a pup and she's growing up with the kids I don't think there should be too much of an issue with THAT.

However it's an active mix you have so I hope that in a year you have the energy to exercise her properly. Chances are this is a dog that will require quite a bit.

The chewing is a puppy phase, do not pusnih her.. its like a baby putting things in it's mouth. Did you punish or scare your kids when they did that? Or did you remove it and gave them something they could chew on or put their attention to as a toy?

Right now she's likely teething, and that means itchy itch so chewing is nice...

I would get a few toys, kong with peanut butter stuffing, bones etc and remove the stuff she shouldn't chew on.

When she does, give her a slight no, remove her from the object and give her something that's nummy like the kong with peanutbutter in it so she can put her attention tot hat. It should teach her what is allowed and what not..

when she nips hands and feet, stand perfectly still and totally ignore her, any harsh handeling can be taken as reinforced attention for rough play or make her scared and nippy.

I would suggest that if your insecure bring home a trainer that can help you itnroduce everything properly to the family, also, sign up for puppy class, the earluer you work with her the better for you and your family.. esp since huskies and chows both can be tad stubborn..

I saw the photo and she is absolutely adorable!!!!

Good luck and the others will add to this info

Monkey · 01-15-2009, 11:01 PM

Oh and I forgot, praise her for being calm, give her attention when she don't nip. If she jumps for the arms etc cross them and turn your back on her looking up in the sky. She's still so little that even the smaller ones should be able to do this with some help from you once you grown ups have started it.

The sooner you nip it in the bud the quicker it will go away...

Keep looking back here cause the others will cover such that I might did not think of right now..

OH and another awesome toys is the busy buddy, its a little tricky chewer where they have to work around it etc which gives them some mental stimulation as well.

Good luck and post some more photos of her.. she's adorable

Missy Moo · 01-15-2009, 11:12 PM

Thank you so much, this is going to be a big help...and it never occured to me that she could be teething! I'm going through that with my youngest son, and now it all makes sense! I have lots of things for her to chew on right now, stuffed squeeky things, thick rubber balls with bells inside, rope pull toys, rubber pull toys, rawhide bones, fuzzy rubber footballs...lol almost as many toys as my kids! Thanks again...I'll start the ignoring thing right away!

sheplovr · 01-16-2009, 01:26 AM

Hello and Welcome to the Dog Forum.

Puppies are not born mean, people make them that way and the art of raising one now is up to you with a child. Most all dogs as puppies growing up with a child will accept this and guard it with its life later.

It would be loosing the milk teeth, the gums get sore like a child, get it a hard nylabone flavored and hand it that when it starts to chew on the wrong thing, say a firm no, not in a mean or loud way. Soon, it will learn that when it chews on people or clothes, it is handed what it should be chewing on and stops the wrong habit.

Have toys for puppies that are safe, such as a Kong, can later fill it with peanut butter or cheese, freeze over night and it can chew for hours, hard nylabones, no stuffed things or whistles in toys as they will only get them out and can choke. No ropes unless your going to keep a close eye, they are ok long as you do observe the play time.

Teach the puppy what it can chew and not chew, give it playful hug and tell it good girl. Keep a close eye on things while growing up with the child so it does not get an ear pulled too hard and nipes to protect itself, I am sure your on the right foot knowing what to do and will do a good job. It would be nice later if you could all attend a puppy class to socializae it with other dogs or pups and it helps you to also learn some good tips.

Enjoy your new friend and all should do well and be patient while it learns also. the Best to you all.

catz4m8z · 01-16-2009, 07:21 AM

As you have your pup from a baby you are ahead of the game for training. Breed is less important than good training and loads of socialization. Just get them to as many different places and mix with as many different people early on. Also keep the little un's under close observation until they learn puppys are not toys!

**skunkstripe** · 01-16-2009, 09:18 AM

Hi Missy Moo and welcome to the forum.
I can't add much to the good advice so far other than to wish you good luck and suggest you have a look at our FAQ section, particularly
Info: Puppy Chewing

Necknot · 01-16-2009, 09:23 AM

Hello , I have nothing to add that hasn't been already excpet my in-laws had a Boxer named Missy and I called her Missy moo moo all the time .

Missy Moo · 01-16-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Necknot

Hello , I have nothing to add that hasn't been already excpet my in-laws had a Boxer named Missy and I called her Missy moo moo all the time .

I actually picked up the habit of calling her "Missy Moo" from my parents last dog (She was a West Highland Terrier) named Maggie, and they called her Maggie Moo, and it just seemed to go with Missy too!

And thank you all for the wonderful advice! So far things are going great, and even after just one day she seems to be chewing more on the things she is supposed to, and less on fingers and toes! And as far as making sure the kids play nice, all time with Missy is supervised (and probably will be until Eli, my 8 month old, learns not to pull her fuzz!) and Missy has quickly learned that if Eli comes her way with a high pitched squeeky screech (his way of talking to her, I guess) that she needs to stay one step ahead of him! lol. She is so much fun, and I'm glad that I found a place to share and ask questions that is so welcoming! Thanks again!

Necknot · 01-16-2009, 03:05 PM

sounds like you're on track then - good on ya

01-15-2009, 10:49 PM	#1
Missy Moo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	This Mix OK with Kids? Our family just recieved a new member about 3 weeks ago. A lady outside the local grocery store was giving away puppies, and I couldnt resist! I finally picked a beautiful little girl, that we named Missy. When I asked about the breed, she was some what vague...She knows that one of the grand-parents was a Golden Retriever, and one of the parents was a Husky/Chow mix. I have an 8 month old son, and a 6 year old son. The only problem that I have come across so far is she LOVES to chew! Even more than a normal puppy (I've had a few dogs in my life time!) We are having a rough time getting her not to chew on feet that pass by, hands that reach out to pet her, or even the random shoe she finds. I've tryed a spray bottle, a penny in a coffee can, a stern no...I'm running out of options! Does anyone have any incite as to what these breeds temprements are, or what they are like when they are older? (Just so I know what to expect with my kids later on!) Thanks!

01-15-2009, 10:55 PM	#2
Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Massapequa Posts: 9,109 Blog Entries: 23 Rep: 126 Unique Rep: 60	Hi and welcome to the forum.. Since she's a pup and she's growing up with the kids I don't think there should be too much of an issue with THAT. However it's an active mix you have so I hope that in a year you have the energy to exercise her properly. Chances are this is a dog that will require quite a bit. The chewing is a puppy phase, do not pusnih her.. its like a baby putting things in it's mouth. Did you punish or scare your kids when they did that? Or did you remove it and gave them something they could chew on or put their attention to as a toy? Right now she's likely teething, and that means itchy itch so chewing is nice... I would get a few toys, kong with peanut butter stuffing, bones etc and remove the stuff she shouldn't chew on. When she does, give her a slight no, remove her from the object and give her something that's nummy like the kong with peanutbutter in it so she can put her attention tot hat. It should teach her what is allowed and what not.. when she nips hands and feet, stand perfectly still and totally ignore her, any harsh handeling can be taken as reinforced attention for rough play or make her scared and nippy. I would suggest that if your insecure bring home a trainer that can help you itnroduce everything properly to the family, also, sign up for puppy class, the earluer you work with her the better for you and your family.. esp since huskies and chows both can be tad stubborn.. I saw the photo and she is absolutely adorable!!!! Good luck and the others will add to this info __________________ I love dogs cause they do not lie. "I'm chillin' with the forum! "I've been fleeced by Draco!" "I've been fleeced by JGLI"

01-15-2009, 11:01 PM	#3
Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Massapequa Posts: 9,109 Blog Entries: 23 Rep: 126 Unique Rep: 60	Oh and I forgot, praise her for being calm, give her attention when she don't nip. If she jumps for the arms etc cross them and turn your back on her looking up in the sky. She's still so little that even the smaller ones should be able to do this with some help from you once you grown ups have started it. The sooner you nip it in the bud the quicker it will go away... Keep looking back here cause the others will cover such that I might did not think of right now.. OH and another awesome toys is the busy buddy, its a little tricky chewer where they have to work around it etc which gives them some mental stimulation as well. Good luck and post some more photos of her.. she's adorable __________________ I love dogs cause they do not lie. "I'm chillin' with the forum! "I've been fleeced by Draco!" "I've been fleeced by JGLI"

01-16-2009, 01:26 AM	#5
sheplovr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.S. Posts: 9,481 Blog Entries: 28 Rep: 230 Unique Rep: 88	Hello and Welcome to the Dog Forum. Puppies are not born mean, people make them that way and the art of raising one now is up to you with a child. Most all dogs as puppies growing up with a child will accept this and guard it with its life later. It would be loosing the milk teeth, the gums get sore like a child, get it a hard nylabone flavored and hand it that when it starts to chew on the wrong thing, say a firm no, not in a mean or loud way. Soon, it will learn that when it chews on people or clothes, it is handed what it should be chewing on and stops the wrong habit. Have toys for puppies that are safe, such as a Kong, can later fill it with peanut butter or cheese, freeze over night and it can chew for hours, hard nylabones, no stuffed things or whistles in toys as they will only get them out and can choke. No ropes unless your going to keep a close eye, they are ok long as you do observe the play time. Teach the puppy what it can chew and not chew, give it playful hug and tell it good girl. Keep a close eye on things while growing up with the child so it does not get an ear pulled too hard and nipes to protect itself, I am sure your on the right foot knowing what to do and will do a good job. It would be nice later if you could all attend a puppy class to socializae it with other dogs or pups and it helps you to also learn some good tips. Enjoy your new friend and all should do well and be patient while it learns also. the Best to you all. __________________ "Don't make the mistake of treating your dogs like humans, or they'll treat you like dogs." ~PAT~

01-16-2009, 09:18 AM	#7
skunkstripe All American Dog Lover Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England USA Posts: 20,995 Blog Entries: 15 Rep: 359 Unique Rep: 142	Hi Missy Moo and welcome to the forum. I can't add much to the good advice so far other than to wish you good luck and suggest you have a look at our FAQ section, particularly Info: Puppy Chewing __________________ Help us Help you! Read and understand the Terms of Service, report offensive posts and Forum Reputation. Helpful Tips - in our FAQ Section and Newbie Guide. Connect with DogForum.org members - Add yourself to the dogforum.net member map.chat with us! Things to do - Start a blog. Be sure to visit the DogForum.net photo gallery Let's see YOU! Use your computer to benefit mankind - join the DogForum.org Folding Team. Thanks Fede for the sigpic! I've been fleeced by Draco!

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01-15-2009, 11:12 PM	#4
Missy Moo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Thank you so much, this is going to be a big help...and it never occured to me that she could be teething! I'm going through that with my youngest son, and now it all makes sense! I have lots of things for her to chew on right now, stuffed squeeky things, thick rubber balls with bells inside, rope pull toys, rubber pull toys, rawhide bones, fuzzy rubber footballs...lol almost as many toys as my kids! Thanks again...I'll start the ignoring thing right away!

01-16-2009, 07:21 AM	#6
catz4m8z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: rochester uk Posts: 559 Rep: 12 Unique Rep: 1	As you have your pup from a baby you are ahead of the game for training. Breed is less important than good training and loads of socialization. Just get them to as many different places and mix with as many different people early on. Also keep the little un's under close observation until they learn puppys are not toys!

01-16-2009, 09:23 AM	#8
Necknot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Swan diving off the tongues of crippled giants Posts: 1,845 Rep: 34 Unique Rep: 17	Hello , I have nothing to add that hasn't been already excpet my in-laws had a Boxer named Missy and I called her Missy moo moo all the time . __________________ Happiness is like peeing in your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel its warmth.

01-16-2009, 03:05 PM	#10
Necknot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Swan diving off the tongues of crippled giants Posts: 1,845 Rep: 34 Unique Rep: 17	sounds like you're on track then - good on ya __________________ Happiness is like peeing in your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel its warmth.

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