how can i theach my lab/shep mix to not to chew on things. and potty trian?

Question

he is always chewing on thing sofa's , hands , feett lol
but yea anything he can get his mouth he chew on it.
thnks.

Answer 1

When he chews on things Don't smack him on the head. There is a product called bitter apple you can spray it on what you don't want him chewing and it will taste bad. Give him plenty of chew toys he should grow out of this stage.

Answer 2

I have a similar mix who chewed for awhile at about 6 months. Hopefully, like mine, he will grow past this behavior. Never let him chew on you or anyone else! When you are home, substitute a chew toy whenever he goes for the sofa or other prime chewing things. When you are out, crate him or put him somwhere away from the furniture. He'll figure out that some things are for chewing and other things are not. The crate will also help with house training. The other thing is to keep the dog on a schedule. Take him out after he eats, after play time and after naps. Gradually increase the time between outdoor trips. He'll get the picture quickly.

Answer 3

Potty training--Put the dog outside at much as possible at first. Take him out the same door each time and on this door hang some small cow bells or jingle bells. Take his paw and paw at the bells before you put him out. This will teach him to "ring the bells" on his own later when you might not be looking (but listening). For the chewing, have plenty of toys around for him to chew on. Put some pennies in a coke can and tape up the hole. When you see him chewing on something he isn't supposed to. shake the can and in a calm firm voice say NO. The noise in the can usually startles dogs. Please don't ever hit the dog. Most chewing is done to explore as a puppy and out of boredom in older dogs. Make sure your dog knows you are the ALPHA DOG in his world by being calm and assertive at the same time.

Answer 4

Well when he is chewing n something say no in a firm voice not screaming.if he does not listen the first time hit a table or something to make a loud noise a make him stop.
Then when he pees in the house give him/her white vinegar.
then buy natures miracle spray at pet store and spray spot where dog peed. on top of spray pour some white vinegar. you'll see that should work after a couple time. if not call a vet or dog trainer. And watch the show ceaser Milan in the national geographic channel. at 9:00 pm i think.

Answer 5

There's no need for smacking, a mere firm "no" followed by stuffing a nice chew toy in his mouth and a "what a good dog!" when he chews on the right thing.

Dogs also have different likes and dislikes when it comes to chew toys, if you have a rope toy that he doesn't like, try a rubber bone or a nylabone with flavoring, or a latex squeeky toy... there are so many different types of toys. He's bound to like one of them.

Potty training is best done with a crate. I've create trained many dogs and I have to disagree with the people who think it is cruel.... my dogs actually love their crates and will sleep in there by their own choice with the door open. It's like their own little room, a place all to themselves.

Dogs are den animals and feel comforted by an enclosed den-like sleeping area and dogs will instinctively not eliminate where they sleep so using the crate to house train a puppy is the most natural way to teach him where he should do his business.

Start with a crate just big enough to stand and turn around in or if you want to get a crate big enough for your pup at adult size, put a box or some sort of partition in the crate to make the space smaller... just big enough for a sleeping area. Otherwise, if he needs to go, he'll jsut go on the other side of the crate.

You can encourage him to go in and out using treats and priase for going in and once he has mastered that game, try shutting the door for a second and reward him again.... gradually increase the time you leave the door closed before rewarding him, this may take anywhere from a few hours of play/training to a couple of days depending on your puppy's personality.

Let your dog sleep in the crate near you overnight to keep the whining to a minimum (if he can see you, he will be less apt to whine for you), and allow him one potty break. Every time you let your dog out of the crate, bring him directly to the spot where you want him to do his business and praise him when he does so.

Keep him in the crate whenever you are away from home, and when you leave, let him out for a potty break just before putting him in his crate. Be sure to give him one potty break every 3 to 4 hours during the day while he's real young, but by 4 months he should be good for up to 8 hours.

It has to be a gradual process because you want your dog to know it is a safe place for him to feel relaxed and "off duty". He won't be able to destroy your home of hurt himself while he's unsupervised.

And of course, if you want to allow your dog to roam free once he understands that your entire home is the "den area", that's fine, it doesn't have to be a lifetime thing. You don't keep kids in a crib forever, but they certianly need to be kept safe while they are little.... it's the same thing with your dog.

And yes, with most dogs there will be alot of whining and even some barking at first, as they would rather roam free chewing and pooing on everything, but after the first few days of crating they settle in and learn that crate time is not play time and chewing and pooing are better done out doors.

Crate training will also solve your dog's chewing issues by making it impossible for your dog to chew on anything that is not inside his crate.

Good luck!

Answer 6

There is no need to ever hit your dog!

Every time he chews on something he isn't supposed to, tell him no and then put something he can chew on in his mouth! Then when he chews on his toy, praise him for being a good boy!

Potty training is easy if you, take him out every 20 mins. then praise him till you feel foolish every time he goes!

Dogs want to please their owners, so if you talk to him alot and praise him he'll get it in no time. Also, when taking him out, after he starts getting it, start teaching him to speak at the door.

Dogs are very smart and will learn to understand you if you talk to him all the time. Best of luck!

Answer 7

they have bitter apple spray at pet supply stores you can get to spray on things you don't want chewed up. also my mom just got a shock collar for her puppy. i know it sounds harsh but she has only shocked him once... there is a clicking sound you do before the shock to warn them. there is also 10 different levels of shock. i tried it on level 10 on my own leg and i could feel a sharp vibration/sting. went away as soon as it was done shocking (2 seconds) warning the dog while hes doing something you don't like will get it through his head that its not acceptable behavior. like i said she has only shocked him once. the warning clicks really work .... HOPE THIS HELPS A LITTLE :)

Answer 8

when you see him chewing on it, smack him lightly on the top of the head or side of head and substitute with some other thing to chew on... like some chew toy.

Answer 9

well they sell some thing at pet shops to put on all the stuff he or she chews on or will intent to chew on and it really stinks to keep him or her away

Answer 10

Every time he does something he's not supposed to, tell him NO!!! and hit him with a rolled-up newspaper, it won't hurt him just will scare him. Try it, it works wonders.