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middleofnowhere · 03-09-2010, 10:30 PM

Handle it first of all by teaching your children 1. not to startle the puppy when he is sleeping (such as do not pick the puppy up when he is sleeping) and 2. not to pull it's hair, ears, tail, poke it's eyes etc.

At 6 weeks and away from it's "family of origin" the pup will have fewer lessons on bite inhibition than had he stayed with his litter mates and dam a week or two longer.

A GSD pup will stay quite mouthy for at least the first year even with the additional time with Mom & sibs. Really really really teach your children how to behave around the dog and to expect the pup to be mouthy.

03-09-2010, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
middleofnowhere Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 12,392	Handle it first of all by teaching your children 1. not to startle the puppy when he is sleeping (such as do not pick the puppy up when he is sleeping) and 2. not to pull it's hair, ears, tail, poke it's eyes etc. At 6 weeks and away from it's "family of origin" the pup will have fewer lessons on bite inhibition than had he stayed with his litter mates and dam a week or two longer. A GSD pup will stay quite mouthy for at least the first year even with the additional time with Mom & sibs. Really really really teach your children how to behave around the dog and to expect the pup to be mouthy.