During the days spent with Bomei, its furry little body, agile eyes, and lively personality added endless joy and warmth to our lives. However, when we find that items such as shoes, sofas, and wires in our homes are often "scarred" by Pomeranian bites, there is inevitably a hint of annoyance mixed in with this beauty. Bomei is a precious partner in our lives, and we long to live in harmony with it. We are eager to explore: how to train Bomei not to bite things?
Bomei bites things for various reasons. The period of tooth replacement is an important factor. Pomeranian puppies will enter the stage of tooth replacement at 3-6 months old. At this point, their baby teeth gradually fall out and their permanent teeth begin to sprout. During this process, Pomeranians may feel itchy and uncomfortable gums, and biting becomes their instinctive way of relieving this discomfort. Just like how humans may unconsciously bite their fingers, pencils, and other objects when changing teeth. They will search for various items to chew on, and furniture, slippers, and other items in their homes may become their 'grinding tools'. At this stage, it is crucial to provide appropriate grinding tools for Bomei. You can prepare some specialized pet teeth grinders, such as chicken wrapped around cowhide teeth grinders, which not only meet the needs of Pomeranian biting, but also provide some nutrition for it during the biting process.
Besides changing teeth, Bomei biting things may also be due to excessive energy. Bomei is a lively and active breed of dog that is naturally full of vitality and requires a lot of exercise to expend energy. If we keep Bomei at home for a long time without providing it with enough exercise opportunities, its excess energy will be released through behaviors such as biting things. Imagine that Bomei is confined to a small space all day long, unable to run and play to her heart's content, with nowhere to release her inner energy, and can only find pleasure by gnawing on objects around her. So, increasing the physical activity of Bomei is the key to solving the problem of biting things. Take Bomei out for a walk and play every day, allowing it to run freely outdoors and interact with other dogs. For example, take it for a walk of at least 30 minutes each morning and evening, or play frisbee games with it in the park. Through sufficient exercise, Bomei can not only consume excess energy, but also exercise and enhance its physical fitness, while also satisfying its curiosity to explore the world. When Bomei returns home, she will rest quietly due to exhaustion and reduce biting behavior.
Seeking attention is also a common reason for Bo Mei to bite things. Pomeranians are highly dependent on their owners and crave for their love and companionship. When they discover that biting something can attract their owner's attention, they may frequently engage in this behavior. For example, when we are busy with work or household chores and overlook the existence of a Pomeranian, it may intentionally bite an item and bring it to us in an attempt to catch our attention. At this point, our response is crucial. If we immediately hit and scold it, it may confuse and scare Bomei, not only failing to solve the problem, but may also exacerbate its bad behavior. The correct approach is to use a firm and gentle tone to issue a "no" command when Bomei bites something, and then shift its attention to other things, such as giving it a toy and playing with it for a while. When Bomei shows good behavior of not biting things, timely rewards should be given, such as praise, caressing, or giving it a small snack. Make Bomei understand that only through correct behavior can one gain the owner's attention and rewards, and biting things is not allowed.
In addition, Pomeranian bites may also be related to its curiosity. They are curious about the world around them, and any new object or scent may attract them to explore. When they see slender objects such as wires and data cables, they may bite out of curiosity. To avoid this situation, we need to properly store the items in our home. Store dangerous items such as wires and data cables out of reach of Bomei, or use wire protection covers to wrap the wires, reducing Bomei's curiosity driven biting behavior. At the same time, provide BOMEI with a rich variety of toys to satisfy its curiosity and exploratory desire. Toys of different shapes, colors, and materials can stimulate Bomei's interest and shift its focus from household items to toys.
In the process of training Bomei not to bite things, every observation, every training step, and every interaction with Bomei are filled with deep love for it. We know that Bomei did not intentionally cause trouble, it just needs us to guide it correctly. We hope that through patient training, Bomei can gradually break the habit of biting things and get along with us more harmoniously. By using appropriate training methods and carefully guiding Bomei to develop good behavioral habits, we provide the warmest care and most appropriate training at every stage of its growth, so that our companionship with Bomei is filled with warmth and beauty in every detail, and can continue for a long time.