Nipping/Toys

DaniyPatito · 09-15-2011, 07:01 PM

I am a new basset owner, and very excited about my little patito (tito for short). I am a little worried that the breeder I got him from lied when he told me patito is eight weeks old because he seems so small to me...does anyone remember what there puppies wieghed when they first got them?

Also he is a nipper I say ow and give him one of his toys but he doesnt really like any of his toys normally he rejects that and trys to nip me again. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Barney'spal · 09-15-2011, 08:11 PM

Such a cutie! Makes me want to get another one. The nipping is just part of being a puppy...I had a terrible time with that and really thought that he would never outgrow it but.....like everyone advised me, they do. Reacting with a loud owwww and leaving the scene helped more than anything. Just make sure you return and love him up after a few minutes. They really are very sensitive. Now that I think of it, it probably was the biggest problem I had.....time and patience. He'll be perfect before you know it.

MollyMcFrecklesMom · 09-15-2011, 08:27 PM

Yeah both mine nipped. Molly has grown out of it and Winston is on his way. Just be firm and he'll get there.

To answer your other question: I got both mine at 8 weeks old. Molly weighed 8 lbs and Winston was around 10, I think (he's a big boy).

Rhonda72 · 09-15-2011, 08:29 PM

Our Basset, Daisy, was very small too. I don't think she weighed 10lbs. And she was very skinny. Now she is getting very big at 6 months old. 8 weeks old is very young. Daisy 10 weeks old when we got her. She nips you cause she likes you. Ours does that too. Bassets are not known for being obedient. We got our deceased Basset, Buddy, when she was about a year old. She always had a mind of her own, was very curious and real smart about getting out of the yard. Having a Basset as a brand new puppy is deffinitely a different experience. We got Daisy about a month after losing Buddy. Our Pekingese, Spike, took losing Buddy hard and we thought it would be good for him. He is back to his old self now, and we are still healing. Daisy helps though. Just got through potty training, now tackling the jumping on people, ect. When they get older they are a very lazy breed. Buddys favorite thing to do was sit on the couch with us. Great family dog. Just give him time and work.

charady2 · 09-15-2011, 08:31 PM

Flash was just over 8 lbs at 7 weeks old. my pic over there is Flash within the first week we had him, next to my 4 year old (who is big for his age lol).

DaniyPatito · 09-15-2011, 08:55 PM

Thanks everyone I was worried because he was so little (six pounds!).

I will keep up with saying ow and hope he catches on! Any toy suggestions, or do very little pups just not like them? I have limited options here in Guatemala but I can get someone to send me some.

I am sure I will have more questions for you all later! Thanks for all the help in advance!

MollyMcFrecklesMom · 09-15-2011, 09:01 PM

I personally love Kong products. It started with the little rubber chew toy that you can fill with treats or whatever your dog likes. Keeps them occupied for a bit, as they have to work to get to the good stuff.

Now that my babies are older, I buy other Kong toys, as they hold up pretty well. Molly and Winston can destroy the average toy in record time. I even bought them a Kong bed, since Molly destroyed her old bed when she was only a few months old. This new one has survived 2 teething dogs with no problem.

I swear I am not getting kickbacks from Kong, but rather love them a lot. Here's a link to their site: Dog & Cat Toys & Dog Treats - Pet Toys, Dog Chew Toys | KONG Company

Annie714 · 09-15-2011, 10:12 PM

Michelle, keep an eye on the Barkingdeals.com website, it seems that just about every toy they have a deal for is a Kong toy! And for half price and free shipping! Love it.

charady2 · 09-15-2011, 10:32 PM

Flash didn't catch on to what the kong was about at first, it took him awhile. So originally we stuffed it with wet food (easy enough to lick out). It got him used to it at least

bubbad · 09-15-2011, 10:48 PM

Six lbs is pretty small.Did you get anything with his suposed date of birth.Some so-called breeders tell people anything just as long as the puppy goes and they don't have to feed it any longer. Puppies do nip but nipping can get to biting quickly if not curtailed.

09-15-2011, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
DaniyPatito Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Marcos Guatemala Posts: 155	Nipping/Toys I am a new basset owner, and very excited about my little patito (tito for short). I am a little worried that the breeder I got him from lied when he told me patito is eight weeks old because he seems so small to me...does anyone remember what there puppies wieghed when they first got them? Also he is a nipper I say ow and give him one of his toys but he doesnt really like any of his toys normally he rejects that and trys to nip me again. Any suggestions? Thanks!

09-15-2011, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
MollyMcFrecklesMom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 1,182	Yeah both mine nipped. Molly has grown out of it and Winston is on his way. Just be firm and he'll get there. To answer your other question: I got both mine at 8 weeks old. Molly weighed 8 lbs and Winston was around 10, I think (he's a big boy). __________________ Michelle - proudly owned by Molly (21 mos) and Winston (14 months). Molly McFreckles' World: The adventures of a Basset Hound living with Addison's Disease and a baby brother named Winston

09-15-2011, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rhonda72 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Newport, MI Posts: 2	Our Basset, Daisy, was very small too. I don't think she weighed 10lbs. And she was very skinny. Now she is getting very big at 6 months old. 8 weeks old is very young. Daisy 10 weeks old when we got her. She nips you cause she likes you. Ours does that too. Bassets are not known for being obedient. We got our deceased Basset, Buddy, when she was about a year old. She always had a mind of her own, was very curious and real smart about getting out of the yard. Having a Basset as a brand new puppy is deffinitely a different experience. We got Daisy about a month after losing Buddy. Our Pekingese, Spike, took losing Buddy hard and we thought it would be good for him. He is back to his old self now, and we are still healing. Daisy helps though. Just got through potty training, now tackling the jumping on people, ect. When they get older they are a very lazy breed. Buddys favorite thing to do was sit on the couch with us. Great family dog. Just give him time and work. Last edited by Rhonda72; 09-15-2011 at 08:35 PM.

09-15-2011, 09:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
MollyMcFrecklesMom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 1,182	I personally love Kong products. It started with the little rubber chew toy that you can fill with treats or whatever your dog likes. Keeps them occupied for a bit, as they have to work to get to the good stuff. Now that my babies are older, I buy other Kong toys, as they hold up pretty well. Molly and Winston can destroy the average toy in record time. I even bought them a Kong bed, since Molly destroyed her old bed when she was only a few months old. This new one has survived 2 teething dogs with no problem. I swear I am not getting kickbacks from Kong, but rather love them a lot. Here's a link to their site: Dog & Cat Toys & Dog Treats - Pet Toys, Dog Chew Toys \| KONG Company __________________ Michelle - proudly owned by Molly (21 mos) and Winston (14 months). Molly McFreckles' World: The adventures of a Basset Hound living with Addison's Disease and a baby brother named Winston

09-15-2011, 10:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Annie714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,164	Michelle, keep an eye on the Barkingdeals.com website, it seems that just about every toy they have a deal for is a Kong toy! And for half price and free shipping! Love it. __________________ Blog about the antics of Annie and I. http://thechickandthehound.blogspot.com

09-15-2011, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Barney'spal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: northern michigan Posts: 710	Such a cutie! Makes me want to get another one. The nipping is just part of being a puppy...I had a terrible time with that and really thought that he would never outgrow it but.....like everyone advised me, they do. Reacting with a loud owwww and leaving the scene helped more than anything. Just make sure you return and love him up after a few minutes. They really are very sensitive. Now that I think of it, it probably was the biggest problem I had.....time and patience. He'll be perfect before you know it.

09-15-2011, 08:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
charady2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 184	Flash was just over 8 lbs at 7 weeks old. my pic over there is Flash within the first week we had him, next to my 4 year old (who is big for his age lol).

09-15-2011, 08:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
DaniyPatito Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Marcos Guatemala Posts: 155	Thanks everyone I was worried because he was so little (six pounds!). I will keep up with saying ow and hope he catches on! Any toy suggestions, or do very little pups just not like them? I have limited options here in Guatemala but I can get someone to send me some. I am sure I will have more questions for you all later! Thanks for all the help in advance!

09-15-2011, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
charady2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 184	Flash didn't catch on to what the kong was about at first, it took him awhile. So originally we stuffed it with wet food (easy enough to lick out). It got him used to it at least

09-15-2011, 10:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
bubbad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boiling Springs,Pa Posts: 1,347	Six lbs is pretty small.Did you get anything with his suposed date of birth.Some so-called breeders tell people anything just as long as the puppy goes and they don't have to feed it any longer. Puppies do nip but nipping can get to biting quickly if not curtailed.

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