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10 weeks is literally an infant as you already well know, but I will tell you what we learned just in case. We also had sleep deprivation so take lots of pictures as you won’t remember anything later when they grow up. As for bath, it required 4-hands (2 people – one with treats) to work. Beware of over bathing as dry skin/itching can get out of hand. Enjoy these puppy times, as although tough, you will have fond memories of it later.
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Congratulations! 11-weeks old is, of course, literally an infant and should be handled accordingly with lots of patience and love. As for the nipping at treats, there is a Cabral video discussing just this topic, and if i recall, he instructs how to hold your hand in a fist to prevent the mouthing/nipping. With a 11-weeks old shepherd the mouthing will continue for at least another 5-6 months and mistakes by the puppy will of course be made and tolerated with patience. I highly recommend the liquid bandages (amazon) as you will 100% guaranteed to go through a bottle. As Cabral once humorously said, we signed up for this when we got this puppy, so buckle up and enjoy the ride. Can’t recommend enough how important it is to watch his videos. Given you already found Cabral and your puppy is just 11-weeks, you are setup for success, so well done. Congrats again. These days will fly by so enjoy these times.
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any Amazon box is destined to get a few small treats in it and closed again. my 8-mo old GSD will spend a half hour tearing thru several of them in the morning, at least until I can finish a cup of coffee. also, hiding treats around the house is a fun activity for them each day on schedule. and of course, more bully sticks and pigs ears…
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good luck. we are at the point our GSD doesn’t mind too much. She doesn’t necessarily want to go in the bath but she tolerates it. We are now at the point of only giving her favourite treat when she isn’t whining. That seems to be working out well. She even sat down last time.
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I found it on youtube “How to Stop PUPPY Biting When Taking Treats – PUPPY Dog Training Video” but haven’t found it locally. I used search terms “cabral biting treats” on youtube. I think it might have been part of a longer one here.