To shih tzu puppies mouthing is just a means of communicating - by taking your hand into his mouth to get your attention, but in much gentler way than a bite. Though mouthing is not biting, it can become aggressive in your shitzu to be acceptable. Besides, controlling this habit gets more and more challenging day-by-day so it is better to get rid of this habit at an early age.
Mouthing and biting are a part of a shi tzu natural growth. However, as puppies grow up, so do their teeth and then this mouthing might cause serious wounds.Here are some techniques that might help you to train and control your puppy.
A shih-tzu uses its mouth very much. Actually, they explore their world with their mouth. They take pleasure in chewing things. It is found that the habit intensifies during the teething process.
Providing suitable objects for a dog to focus on can at times be an easy way of solving a mouthing problem. Undestroyable chew toys like large nylon bones or hard rubber Kongs can provide a positive outlet for shitzu puppies. You can also use frozen carrots or fiber bones for fulfilling chewing needs of your pups.
If your puppy is chewing on you, the instant the pressure increases use your "hurt puppy' sound leaving your hand in his mouth. Once the pressure is loose, slowly remove your hand.
You might wish to offer the back of your hand for your pup to lick. By doing this, not only are you teaching him that our skin is tender, but also that you expect a sign of deference (licking your hand) for their action.
Praise the pup for his good behavior. Pups reacts eagerly and immediately to rewards that propel. Another technique which can be applied is to train your dog to understand your commands and gestures.
Does your pup begin mouthing you if you don't respond when he wants to? Is he constantly tripping you up, or starting to play tug-o-war with the leash when youre taking him to walk? Is he uncooperative when you ask him to do something like getting off the couch? If your answer is 'yes' to these questions, you may have a tyrant or dominant dog . With this type of puppy you have to use a little more discipline.