What is normal bad puppy behavior

Puppies, like little angels descending to the world, their furry bodies, agile eyes, and lively behavior always easily capture our hearts. During the days spent with puppies, every move they make can add countless joys to life. However, just as children go through a rebellious period of growth, puppies may also exhibit some negative behaviors during their development, which often leave their owners feeling troubled and even at a loss. But please believe that these are all necessary stages in the growth of puppies. As long as we use love as the foundation and guide them with patience and professional knowledge, we can help them smoothly pass through and grow into obedient and sensible dogs.

Puppies defecating and urinating everywhere can be considered one of the most troublesome behaviors for their owners. A newly arrived puppy is full of unfamiliarity with its surroundings and has not yet established the correct excretion awareness. They may defecate on the carpet in the living room, in the corners of the bedroom, or even by the owner's shoes. This is not intentional, but because the urinary and nervous systems of puppies are not yet fully developed and cannot control their excretion behavior well. Moreover, puppies usually have a need for excretion shortly after eating and drinking. If their owners fail to detect and guide them in a timely manner, they are prone to defecating and urinating anywhere. In the face of this situation, the owner should not scold hastily, but should prepare a dedicated excretion area for the puppy, such as laying newspapers with the smell of puppy urine or using pet specific urine pads. When the puppy shows signs of defecation such as spinning or sniffing the ground, immediately gently guide it to the designated area. Once the puppy completes its excretion in the correct position, it should be immediately given enthusiastic praise and rewards, such as a delicious snack, to gradually understand that this is the correct place for excretion. As puppies grow, their excretion patterns gradually stabilize, and through continuous and patient training, they can develop good habits of regular excretion.

The biting behavior of puppies is also very troublesome. The sofa, shoes, and wires in the home have all become their "targets of attack". When puppies are 3 to 6 months old, they are in the period of tooth replacement, and their teeth may feel itchy and uncomfortable. Chewing on objects can help them alleviate this uncomfortable feeling. At the same time, puppies are curious about the world and explore their surroundings by gnawing, understanding their texture and taste. But this behavior not only may damage household items, but also poses great safety hazards, such as biting on wires, which may lead to electric shock accidents. To cope with the biting behavior of puppies, owners can prepare specialized grinding toys for them, such as rubber balls, grinding sticks, etc. These toys can not only meet the biting needs of puppies, but also protect household items. When a puppy is biting something that should not be bitten, it should be stopped in a serious tone in a timely manner and its attention should be shifted to the grinding toy. In addition, properly storing dangerous and valuable items in the home and keeping them out of reach of puppies can effectively reduce the losses caused by biting behavior.

Overbarking by puppies is also a common bad behavior. Whether it's the morning sunshine pouring into the room or when everything is quiet at night, the sudden barking of a puppy may disrupt the tranquility and cause dissatisfaction among neighbors. There are various reasons why puppies bark, and it may be because they feel lonely. When the owner is not at home for a long time and the puppy is alone in an empty room, they will express their anxiety and desire for the owner's companionship through barking. It may also be due to fear of external sounds, strangers, or other animals, attempting to drive away "threats" by barking. Some puppies may bark loudly out of excitement, such as when they see their owners coming home or when they have new toys. In the face of a puppy barking, the owner must first determine the cause. If it is caused by loneliness, you can leave some items with the owner's scent for the puppy before going out, such as old clothes, turn on the radio or TV, play soft music or programs, and create an atmosphere of companionship. If it is caused by fear, give the puppy enough comfort, soothe it with gentle sounds, gently stroke its body, and help it relieve tension. When a puppy barks due to excessive excitement, do not immediately give attention or reward. Instead, wait for it to calm down before interacting with it, making it understand that only quietness can win the love of its owner.

During the growth process of puppies, there may also be protective feeding behaviors. When the owner approaches a puppy that is eating or tries to take away its food, the puppy may make a low growl or even make aggressive gestures. Protecting food is an instinctive behavior of dogs. In the wild, food resources are limited, and dogs need to protect their food from being taken away by other animals. But in a family environment, this behavior may cause harm to the owner. To correct the puppy's protective feeding behavior, the owner can place their hand on the edge of its bowl while the puppy is eating, gently caress it, and speak gently to it, gradually letting it get used to being with its owner. If the puppy does not exhibit protective eating behavior, an additional reward should be given, such as a small piece of delicious food. Then, try slowly reaching into the bowl while the puppy is eating, taking away some food, and giving it some tastier snacks in exchange. Through such training, puppies can understand that their owner's proximity to food will not steal it, but rather bring it more delicious food.

These bad behaviors of puppies may bring us some troubles, but behind each behavior lies a secret to their growth. As owners, we should accept them with a tolerant heart, guide them with scientific methods, and gradually help them change these bad behaviors in their interactions with puppies. Watching the puppy grow into a gentle and sensible dog day by day under our care and guidance, the sense of achievement and happiness is enough to offset all the hard work and effort. Because in the world of puppies, we are their everything, and we also hope to give them the best journey of growth.