QuestionHi! I have an important question. Since 1 month I live in Oaxaca, Mexico and bought a 2,5 month old golden retriever puppy. I only have 2 problems; we let her sleep outside because we don't get any rest, it's surrounded by walls so she can't leave, but it doesn't have a roof, so it gets around 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Since she sleeps outside she has stopped barking, but her breathing sounds weird, like she has a sore throat or like there's something wrong with her lungs.. Could this have something to do with the cold? My second question is; she keeps trying to bite us, in a playful way, how do we teach her not the do that anymore?
Thank you in advance!
Kind regards,
Maartje
AnswerHi - If you have a local vet, please take her in. She may need some cough meds or even a antibiotic. Also, at night, please place her in a doggie crate with blanket.
Here is a site for teaching bite inhibition - Why does my puppy bite me?
http://www.siriuspup.com/pop_biting.html
Best wishes with the new pup!
Marie Peppers