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I've been watching Adi for a few days very closely, as a red spot appeared on one of his front knuckles... I worried he might be licking obsessively, but hadn't seen any signs of it. Then another knuckle started to appear red...

Last night, while reading and after Adi had woke up from a nap in my bed, I started to see how this happened. HE EATS HIS PAWS. Well, chews on them, particularlly his right hand, the dew claw and those pink knuckles.

I gave his mouth a look and noticed all his little teeth coming in. He didn't want me to look, letting me know that they are sensitive. It then occured to me that I must not be giving him enough things to chew on.

What helped you get through the teething stage? Anyone else experience this problem of your pup chewing on his own paw? Advice is greatly appreciated. I think I'm going to head to the pet store and check out our options.

My friend and I rehabbed a pretty bad Husky a few years back. Once the dog was ready to walk, he became a nightmare. After she ended up adopting him, she tried a gentle leader and it's made a world of difference. I try to advocate for it when I can. Luckily, so far, my pup walks pretty well. But it would have helped enormously with my brother's chocolate lab who I refuse to walk.

Congrats on giving it a try. I am glad to hear that it was successful.

I think that every one is going to have their own opinions on this based on how their own fur kids were during their puppy months. Just be sure to do your research about the breeds and give them supervision while they are still young and growing. Talk to your vet as well when you take the new kid in. The fact that you came here looking for advice was a positive step. You're not going in to this blind and that's smart! But, stay EXCITED!

thanks for all the compliments. i can't take any of the credit though. i wonder how much he'll grow into is afro, or how much of it is just puppy coat. i guess if it stays, i can grow to love such a GOOFY looking pup. 

Angus is a stunning and looks like he definitely could protect that baby of yours! What a bear. Makes me excited to see what my guy will look like when he's older. Thanks for sharing the photos!

Those are some of the most beautiful pups I've seen. Congrats!

It's only been a few weeks with Adi, but I've been trying to be vigilant about the potty training. If he has an accident, its usually because I wasn't supervising close enough. But,, he doesn't really give clues either. I take him out of the crate and straight to the yard, and he pees, but when I praise him, he's like, so what? That's what I'm supposed to do...

He's totally submissive, but I haven't really gotten upset with him over this yet because it's all my fault really. Luckily, though, unlike Lola, Adi always pees - usually two to three times a walk. I'm amazed how long that pup can pee, to be honest.

Good luck w/ your girl. You'd think that having a role model, regardless of her sex, she would pick it up more quickly.