Canine Academy Inc.
9270 Main St, Clarence NY
716-759-9406
Starts May 6, 2026
Tuesdays · 7:15 PM
4-class series
| Class | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 6 | — |
| 2 | May 13 | — |
| 3 | May 20 | — |
| 4 | May 27 | — |
Normal behavior at 13 weeks — peak teething and mouthing phase. Norwich Terriers are tenacious by nature; expect improvement by 4–5 months with consistent redirection. Other puppies teach bite inhibition better than humans can — puppy socialization classes are strongly recommended.
Say "ouch" or "no" firmly (not loudly), stop all interaction, and hand him a chew toy instead. Every single time — consistency is everything.
Go completely limp and boring — no reaction, no eye contact, no movement. Terriers bite for engagement; remove the fun and he learns biting = nothing happens.
If redirecting isn't working, calmly place him in his crate or pen for 60 seconds. Not punishment — just a reset. Return neutral, no drama.
Bully sticks · Rubber Kong (stuffed with peanut butter or kibble) · Frozen wet washcloth (soothes gums) · Nylabone Puppy (small breed size)
Do not tap his nose or scruff him — can backfire with terriers and create fear or defensiveness. Do not roughhouse with hands — teaches him hands are toys. Do not yell — ramps up his energy.
Click = marks the exact moment of correct behavior. Treat follows within 2 seconds. The click is the signal, not the reward. Never click without treating. Currently working: Sit ✓
Say "Sheru" — the moment he looks at you, click + treat. 10 reps, twice a day. Foundation for every other command.
Hold treat to your eye, say "watch me" — the moment his eyes meet yours, click + treat. Critical for focus and recall.
From sit, hold treat at his nose and slowly lower to the ground. The moment his elbows hit the floor — click + treat. Do not push him down physically.
Ask for sit, wait 1 second, click + treat. Add one second at a time. Build to 10 seconds before adding distance. Takes weeks — be patient.
Put a treat in your closed fist. When he stops pawing/nosing and backs off — click + treat from your other hand. Essential for safety.
3–5 minutes max per session · End on a win (something he knows) · 2–3 sessions per day beats one long one · Train before meals when motivated
Heel / leash walking — wait until vaccines complete · Come/recall — introduce soon but don't proof until 4–5 months · Off-leash work outside
Norwich Terriers hit a wall fast and go into overdrive instead of slowing down — zoomies and biting are him signaling "I'm exhausted." Puppies need 18–20 hours of sleep per day at this stage. When out too long they get overstimulated and can't self-regulate.
5 minutes of activity per month of age, then rest. At 3 months = ~15 minutes max before he needs a nap.
Zoomies · Biting escalating · Ignoring commands he knows · Frantic unfocused energy · Whining
Calmly pick him up — no fuss — and put him in the pen or crate. Don't wait for it to escalate. Zoomies = he's already past his threshold.
Always leave a Kong or chew toy in the pen so it stays a calm, positive space — not a punishment zone.
Out of pen → 15 min active time → back in pen for a nap → repeat through the day. Consistent rotation prevents overtiredness from building up.