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When your puppy turns into a tiny shark
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Reader, There’s a reason puppy owners joke about living with a “land shark.” One minute your Golden is sweet and cuddly, the next they’re coming at you with teeth sharp enough to pierce through jeans. It feels personal… but it’s not. Teething is one of the messiest, most misunderstood phases of puppyhood. And if you don’t know what’s normal, and what’s not, you’ll spend those months frustrated, covered in bite marks, and wondering if you adopted a Golden or a piranha. Here’s the breakdown you need: What’s normal:
What’s not normal:
So what do you do? Redirect, don’t punish. Swap your hand or sleeve for a safe chew. Offer a frozen rope toy or washcloth to soothe sore gums. Teething doesn’t last forever… but how you handle it sets the stage for your Golden’s manners for life. At Fox Ridge, we lay the groundwork early by handling our puppies daily, starting gentle training, and guiding them through these natural phases. By the time they come home, they’re already learning that soft mouths get rewarded. Your job is just to keep building on it. Take a look at our nursery here Love, NOT nibbles, Dindy & Ken |
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