I know im supposed to know this stuff but to be honest I dont really care for healthy dogs. im babysitting the vets puppy. hes an irish setter 14 weeks old and is bonkers. hes clearly having some sort of mad half hour. biting (hes so big and its sore) running around like a crazy thing. how do I stop it? im scared

Just grab him by his snout and tap him on his nose saying -NO! You will have to do this a few times before it eventually sinks in. Right now he thinks its a game and doesn't realize his own strength. Puppies..fun fun fun!

Just keep throwing socks for it - it'll soon tire out and go to sleep!

Errrrrrrmmmmm just brace yourself hide your socks/knickers/slippers/tv remote/argos catalogue - good luck x

that seems to be making him think its a game of some sort. hes barking quite a lot and I dont want the neighbours moaning at me. I thought my cat was hard work I am never ever going to moan at him again

puppies are a nightmare they just have to wear themselves out and they'll flop, then wake you up by biting your feet with razor sharp puppy teeth.

Lol....ahh Irish Setter...you've no chance. He'll calm down when he's about 4 years old!!

Sorry!

If he's causing you trouble by his madness and you can't shut him safely in another room, put him on the lead for a little while so you at least control him for the time being. Or if you have the time and inclination, start training him as Jen suggested.

Good luck! x

How long have you got him for? x

I have no idea how his mummy does it. Id take 4 hannahs over this dog anyday and ive only had him since about 7 oclock tonight.

the cat thinks hes an arse too

got him til sunday morning so not too bad

I'm sure he'll settle a little more, once he's used to his surroundings.

Where are you putting him tonight? x

he has a cage thank christ

A cage!!! Why didn't you say that before...there's your answer to his mad moments!! Obvously, if you can get him in the garden to wear him out, that would be a better solution. But if he's going ott and you are that concerned...give him time out! x

I had him in the cage while I was sorting hannah. this is his free time and I was trying to eat my dinner. lol. hes kind of calming down so will take him for a mad run in the garden and then get him down for the night

We kenneled our dogs at night when they were puppies..otherwise they'd destroy the house.

See, cats.....so much more civilised. For an even more relaxed lifestyle...lizards!