If you have already have kids and thought that you are done with the teething problem for life. You are wrong in case you plan to adopt a Labrador retriever pup. Unlike a child who can express their frustration with teething by crying. The puppies have very few options to express themselves when they feel the irritation and pain when they are teething. There have been cases where Labrador 
Retriever pups have become violent though invariably teething puppies start chewing anything they can lay their mouth on as that is the only way they can relieve themselves of the problems faced while teething.
A few days (couple of weeks) after you adopted a newly born puppy you would notice puppy teeth marks on everything in the house. Another trait that is seen in teething puppies is the do excessive chewing, increase in aggression and sometimes bleeding gums (in which case you should consult a veterinarian). This is the indication that you have to get ready to help your sweet puppy.
Puppies have 14 teeth on top of their muzzle and 14 on the bottom. And as they come close to adulthood they have to deal with more teeth as an adult dog have 21 on top and bottom. This is the time when puppies need you support hitting them for chewing you new shoes is no the solution. But there are few things that can help your puppy in his poor time.
Tips to help your Labrador retriever puppy while teething:
- Give your puppy some chew toys that are tough to chew.
- Keep your puppy busy in play with ball or puppy obedience training.
- Do not forget to correct your puppy if you found him chewing anything inappropriate.
- It is better time to teach your puppy 'leave it'.
- Rope toys can help your puppy in teething stage and they are best because they are inexpensive and east to clean.
- Kong Company is having a large number of chewing toys that can help your puppy in a big way.
- Do not leave your puppy at his own because he will put every object in his mouth and that can be dangerous if he found garbage in the backyard.
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