We have a pitt bull/ boxer and she is a massive chewer. To the extent of chewing the seat of the garden tractor. We make sure she has plenty of chew toys and chewy snacks and she still finds is nessicary to chew on our belongings. And We dont think its because of seperation anxiety because someone is always home with her. Any info is appreciated. Im running out of duct tape to fixt the tractor seat! !!!
2006-07-28 19:58:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is a inside/outside dog. We constantly tell her "no" but she's stubborn.
2006-07-28 20:08:34 · update #1
She is a inside/outside dog. We constantly tell her "no" but she's stubborn.
2006-07-28 20:08:35 · update #2
Lesson Plan to Stop Destructive Chewing
Set the intensity to the level you selected for your dog in the section "Selecting the intensity."
Leave the dog in an area where there are items he'd like to chew but shouldn't. Watch him, preferably without his realizing it. If people are present in the area, they should ignore the dog before and after the correction.
The moment the dog begins to chew something he shouldn't, press the stimulation button.
If the dog does not respond to the correction, increase the intensity by one level. During this training period, do not give the dog any opportunities to chew the wrong things unless you can correct him with the Remote Trainer.
When you are not watching, confine him to an area with only his approved chew toys.
Observe the dog for three days after his most recent correction for chewing. During this period, always be prepared to correct him if he tries to chew what he shouldn't.
When the dog can go for three days without trying to chew the forbidden things, you can usually consider your training completed for this problem. Be prepared to repeat the training if chewing starts up again.
Destructive chewing - summary of steps
Interest the dog in chew toys of his own before you begin correcting him for chewing the wrong things.
Use a pre-selected intensity level.
Leave the dog in an area with things he'd like to chew but shouldn't and watch him.
As soon as the dog starts to chew, press the stimulation button.
If the dog ignores the correction, increase the intensity by one level.
Continue the training process until the dog has gone for three days without trying to chew things he shouldn't.
During the training period, don't give the dog a chance to chew things he shouldn't unless you can correct him with the Remote Trainer.
Encourage the dog to chew his toys after correcting him for chewing the wrong things.
2006-07-28 20:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by Fonqui 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a spray you can buy at Walmart called Stop Chew.It's in the pet section and works very well.I know because my dog was a chewer too.She even chewed up my wooden window sashes!!
2006-07-28 20:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by fantasy_lady428 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off all, she needs to be taught that chewing on anything other than her toys is bad. When you see her chewing on something such as the tractor seat immedietely remove her from that object, say "no chew" and give her something she is allowed to chew on. You can also try buying something you can spray on things she isn't allowed to chew on that will make the things you spray taste bitter.
2006-07-28 20:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by dogluver8906 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is she??
she needs obedience training. your dog has NO concept of YOUR things and HER things. she sees everything as just hers.
YOU are suppose to be the pack leader, and as such she needs to know what is okay and NOT okay to chew on. she needs to know that everything that she has that she can chew on his only GIVEN to her by you, but that it is ALWAYS yours.
this is not mean or cruel. this is pack dominance and right now YOUR dog has it.
i have 4 dogs (and 3 adult SPCA fosters that are in training), my dogs know that EVERYTHING i touch belongs to ME and only when i say so they may have it.
if I'm on the porch and my dogs are 40 yards from me (usually they are playing, chewing, digging what have you) if one of them starts digging or chewing on something i don't want them to have all i have to do is call their name and say NO! MINE! and they leave it and come running to me to "make-up" for doing wrong by licking my hands and/or rolling over on their back in a submissive gesture.
dogs are "kinda" like children, they NEED to know you are the boss, YOU are in charge. or they will be...and you have seen what happens when a dog KNOWS its in charge.
obedience classes, AND a dog trainer that can address this issue one on one with you and your dog would be best.
give her the guidance and leadership she needs! or you will have to buy stock in duct tape!
2006-07-28 20:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be cautious with something that may holiday aside with no trouble. My dad as soon as picked up an ancient bed on his manner dwelling and we positioned it within the garden and unfold peanut butter at the corners. Pawvarotti might chunk on it for hours and hours and it in no way broke aside nevertheless it did scent humorous.
2016-08-28 16:07:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider changing her to an inside dog, maybe.
2006-07-28 20:04:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a mongrel dog by the sounds of it
2006-07-28 20:06:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋