Anything that is not bolted down with 1/2 " nuts and bolts is fair game to a pup of this age!...It isn't doing anything bad!..just testing the world,and everything in it.
It certainly helps if you have a partner ,or members of the family who also understand this very crucial 'mouthing stage'!
The hand should be a centre of reward ,rather than correction!
Taking the 'brush' for a walk should be encouraged!...It's learning to hold ,and 'Hold on to'!
Make sure your slippers are always on your feet!...otherwise they will be used!...but as a valuable training aid without buying fancy things from the pet store.
If you have installed the recall'? It's the best way to have them back on your feet and they end up not 'chewing them'.
'Tuggy' was mentioned on another thread/...Brilliant for these two!...It creates desire rather than hard mouth!...they don't know how to crunch a bird,just learning to want.
They have now had their second jab(vaccination), but they are already walking with the pack through the woods and never go much further than the sound of your footstep.
