he has several of his own toys but when ever i turn my back he is chewin on shoes or anythin but his toys!!!what can i do???
2006-08-29 11:19:41 · 19 answers · asked by ? 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Put vinegar in a spray bottle and spray it wherever your puppy is chewing.
Really, it's just a teething stage and will pass. There's not much you can do except the vinegar, but if you can't watch your puppy, crate him.
Oh, and DON'T punish him for it. His mouth hurts like heck right now, so gently direct him to the correct toy.
2006-08-29 11:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by marvela 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my puppy chewed on one of the legs of my BRAND NEW $3000 COUCH! all you can really do is show him what he did wrong, say 'NO!' very sternly, and show him the toys he is allowed to chew on, and when/if he does, praise him. Do the whole high-pitched happy voice "good boy" every time he plays with the toys he's supposed to. It may take a little bit, but eventually he'll associate what toys are bad with hearing "NO" and what toys are good with hearing praise and getting affection. Keep your shoes hidden as much as you can, for some reason, it took my dogs a while to grow out of that one, and socks too. If you get into the habit of keeping things off the floor, it'll be less tempting for the puppy. Even at 7 months my puppy will still nibble on the plastic thing at the end of my shoestrings. But, hey, can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em, right?
2006-08-29 11:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by chrystallec 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is teething, just like a baby does. He doesn't have a clue if it is your 'toy' or his. You need to keep your eyes on him and keep him with you, or be prepared to kennel him when you can't. You cannot expect him to control this behavior immediately. You correct him, do not hit him, it is not neccessary or recommended. Tell him no, and move him from the object (or remove it from him). Offer one of his teething toys instead. You may go through this for months depending on the breed. He will get it, he is not completely clueless, but he is learning. Be patient and be sure to praise him when he chooses the toy himself!
2006-08-29 11:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all u can do is keep everything out of his reach, when puppies teethe, they want things that will get to the back of the jaw where most toys don't reach. Unfortunately, the shoes do.
Long toys he can stick in his mouth and chewy stix help a lot.
2006-08-29 11:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by jelli_bean_36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rolled up newspaper (or whatever he's chewing) across the nose, pet carrier confinement (with the toy, so he learns to chew on that). I don't have pets, so don't be calling the ASPCA on me. But discipline works. I used to have a dog and he was TRAINED. It took time. Take him out of the pet carrier to go outside and play. And if he's to be inside, fence him behind an area that doesn't have stuff to chew on except his toys.
2006-08-29 11:25:22 · answer #5 · answered by writ_rrr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u see him chewin sumthin hes not supposed to be chewin, use a stern voice and say "NO" then replace with his own toys and praise him. that way he associates shoes and stuff with the word no.
2006-08-29 11:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by BLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHBLAAAAHHHBLAAHHH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When puppies are young they like to chew and chew. When you are inside you can give him a playroom filled with lots of things he will chew on. Take him for lots of walks as well. Than he wont be so jumpy and chew on things.
A walk a day keeps the chewer away.
2006-08-29 12:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by Nme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Redirect his attention to something he can chew and when he is chewing on something he's supposed to, praise him. If possible, put this stuff called "sour apple" on the things he shouldn't chew. It comes in a spray or a gel. Tastes sour and dogs (and cats) don't like it. You can get it at most pet stores. Good luck!
2006-08-29 11:26:52 · answer #8 · answered by momathomewith2boys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We Had the same problem i would 1 either get another dog orrr 2 a plastic coke bottle put a bit of something he likes in it like a bit of cheese let him have a sniff then seal the top of the bottle sit back relax and watch can be quiet amusing :)
worked for our dog,.
dogs chew becuase they are bored
2006-08-29 11:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy is teething. Make sure she has plenty of toys with different textures. Puppy proof your house. When you catch him chewing on something he isn't suppose to chew on, gently say no, and replace what he is chewing on with something that is appropriate to chew on.
2006-08-29 13:23:41 · answer #10 · answered by shybusch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋