Is it ok to play Tug of War with a puppy (10 weeks) when there baby teeth are coming in??

Just wondering I noticed that when we have played really hard tug of war her gums are bleeding. Could this be bad for her cause her bottom teeth are just barely showing and her other front teeth are halfway in. She loves it and doesnt act bothered but I am afraid I may be hurting her.

Is it ok to play Tug of War with a puppy (10 weeks) when there baby teeth are coming in??
Yes. I was wondering this too about my pup. Just be gentle with it. Let her do the tugging. But then it will just be a few months till you wont have to worry about it. So maybe better safe than sorry. I do know they like humans neeed to chew.
Reply:yes its fine dogs teeth are like rocks
Reply:Just don't play for very long at a time or pull really hard.
Reply:Unless you're trying to teach your dog to be aggressive, you shouldn't play tug of war with the animal at all.





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Reply:Well actually playing tug of war with a puppy is not really the best thing.....from what I have heard it can actually make them agressive.
Reply:Did you mean when her milk(baby) teeth are coming out?You are not hurting her teeth. However this is not a game novice owners should play with their dogs.
Reply:If your puppy's gums are bleeding, you probably are hurting her. I wouldn't tug so hard. It's fine to play, just don't be so rough.
Reply:Hell. Remember when you are playing tug of war with puppy that this is the way a pup would behave in the wild with it's pack members fighting for a piece of meat etc. Playing tug of war with a dog is a great confidence builder for the dog should he need it, this being done by the owner letting the dog win once in awhile. I would highly suggest you don't play this game with your pup. Even though it may only be a once in awhile game, it will begin to reinforce to the pup that at times he may have to (tug/fight) for what he wants. Try playing hide n seek games with him. Also, never ever let puppy chew on your toes, fingers etc. This would not be an acceptable behavior if he were with litter mates. You are his mom/pack leader.





Good luck.
Reply:Are you okay with giving your dog braces?
Reply:do it really lightly or if it's gums still bleeding then stop it can rip her teeth out and it will hurt her really bad!so if i doesn't work just take him for walks and play in the backyard for fun or soft chey toys good luck!
Reply:just try not to play soooooo rough,GENTLE tug of war is best








and as far as making dogs aggressive it wont unless the dog is aggressive by nature. also training the dog using the word "out" or "drop" is helpful prior to playing these games so you dont get bad habits when the dog has something you dont want them to have they dont think its a game...
Reply:Yes its ok to play tug a war with your puppy cause they are very strong and also all puppies loose their puppy teeth,,, I play tug a war with my dogs and the show no aggression issues at all,,,, I hope this helps and good luck with your lil' puppy
Reply:Their teeth ***ARE*** in by 10 weeks!!!!!! HAVE been!!!!


DUH??





And ADULT teeth don't erupt until 5 MONTHS!!





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Reply:Dogs should only play tug-o-war with other dogs, not humans.



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