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    Hello my name is nova and my dads name is adam i am a few months over two years old and full of energy we go hunting and swimming all around have a good time but are issue is with chewing up my human brother and sisters toys my -img_13338736664686-jpg-img_13421597657102-jpgtoys are not good enough my dad spent quite a bit of money on toys for me dad picks up the toys but i can always find them any ideas on how to help my urges its upsetting mom quite a bit

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    Hi and welcome to you, Nova, and your family. It sure is good to have you here. M&M
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    Hello and welcome!

    I'm not sure what to do with a mouthy two year old but there is a thread on Puppy biting!. You might find some helpful tips and tricks there. If not, I suggest you start a thread in the Training Tips section. Has she been like this since she was a puppy or is this a recent behaviour?

    ETA: This thread might help too (mouthy adult Lab): Advice on Training Rescue Lab
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    Dont have an issue with her biting skin doesnt nip she will put my hand in her mouth if wrestling but never feel any pressure its the constant killing of my kids toys or ripping the stuffing out of a pillow she is very gentle my one year old can get kinda rough with her i always stop him if he does but he can play with her ears pull her tail or sit on her and she wont even wake up she hasnt really chewed up anything of great value i am thankful of that just was wanting to see if anyone went through this same issue and if they had stopped it

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    Try your best to keep the kids toys picked up.
    Also, it can be very hard with kids but a 2 year old puppy needs a lot of exercise mentally and physically. How much exercise and training is she getting?
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    Ah, gotcha. I misread it.

    Have you taught a solid "leave it"? For now, you'll need to put the toys and pillows away where she can't get to them. After the kids are done playing, put them away in a cupboard. Same for the pillows. You can also try playing "It's Your Choice" with her to teach her self-control. Have you tried squeaky, soft toys?

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    I pick up the toys the best i can with a 5 year old and 1 year old kinda difficult she gets plenty of exercise i take her walks and we have a big back yard that she chases squirrels around all day i went out and bought a bunch of toys she does have much interest in them she did just do a first dropped one of the kids toys while i was giving her one of own toys what is "its your choice"

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    "It's Your Choice" is a game designed by Susan Garrett. The aim of this is to teach your dog to restrain herself from temptation without you having to enforce it. I use this to train away Bobby's counter-surfing and his love of everything forbidden (from pillows to garbage bins). Here's an article: Its Your Choice - Karen Phillips - Better Pets and Gardens. You can find more by Googling it.

    Have you tried making the toys interesting? Try playing with them yourself and making it look really fun. Squeak, drag it on the floor, throw it in the air, exclaim how fun it is.

    When the kids are playing with the toys, you can also try putting her in a "down-stay" or use a "mat" command. A leash can also be used for management.

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    Hello and Welcome Nova and family!

    You're one beautiful pup.

    As far as the mouthing goes, I teach Mardi and Archie that I will not tolerate any teeth no matter how gentle. Ditto the ideas about the toys. For Archie that means what he is not supposed to have if I can't see him is behind the bedroom door. It is hard when you have kids wanting to play. Have you done a basic obedience class? That helps a lot teaching sit, down, stay.

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    Welcome.

 



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