My 11 week old puppy was seriously working on a piece of rawhide and growled at me when I tried to take it.
I pried open his mouth and, when he released it, I said "drop it" and praised him. Then I gave it back to him.
A minute later I tried to take it again and he growled again. I repeated "drop it" when he finally released it.
I tried it again. Same thing.
What should I do? His teeth are like needles and I don't want him to bite me. Should I offer treats when he releases the toy?
I pried open his mouth and, when he released it, I said "drop it" and praised him. Then I gave it back to him.
A minute later I tried to take it again and he growled again. I repeated "drop it" when he finally released it.
I tried it again. Same thing.
What should I do? His teeth are like needles and I don't want him to bite me. Should I offer treats when he releases the toy?