Immediately give it something legal to chew. Corporal punishment does not work with a prairie dog and will only teach the it to mistrust you. Returning it to the cage for a 'time-out' also works well if it ignores the verbal correction. In other instances, never pick your prairie dog up and put it directly into the cage without some cuddling and petting first or it may begin to refuse to be picked up. It will want to be out with you whenever it can be unless it is ready for bed.
Prairie dogs thrive on attention and affection and give back so much more than they take.
They have an innocent, unreserved way of making you feel special and needed. Return the favor and you too shall reap the rewards of this special little animal. More Prairie Dog Pictures Prairie Dog Babies - 26 days old Children should be taught to treat all animals with respect and love. A collage of newly caught babies. A 16 day Old Baby Prairie dog Prairie dogs love to groom you.