my dog literally has eaten my whole couch over the past few months.
2006-09-12 05:50:50 · 17 answers · asked by grosso914 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
..........attention..........
2006-09-12 05:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, do not punish your dogs. Train it or buy a dog gate and put your dogs in a room were it cannot destroy any furniture. Also buy some toys for it to keep them interested and occupied. Praise the dogs extensively when they pick up and begin to chew their toy. This will help to teach the dogs that they get rewarded when they chews certain items, but not when they chews other items. Most dogs learn what to chew and what not to chew fairly quickly, but others are obviously going to be faster learners than others. Some dogs chew because they are bored, so providing the dog with lots of toys and solo activities is very important. It is also a good idea to schedule several play times every day, with one taking place right before you leave every day. If the dog is thoroughly tired after his or her play session, chances are he or she will sleep the day away. Other dogs chew to exhibit separation anxiety. Many dogs become very nervous when their owners leave, and some dogs become concerned each time that the owner may never come back. This stress can cause the dog to exhibit all manners of destructive behavior, including chewing soiling the house. If separation anxiety is the root of the problem, the reasons for it must be addressed, and the dog assured that you will return. If that doesn't work take your dogs to an obedience school, i'm sure it will though. Best of luck! =)
2016-03-26 22:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is bored. Get him or her a kong, stuff it and freeze it, and then let him or her go at it. It will keep it busy for a while.
Also, walk your dog every day for a good, vigorous walk and that will curb some of it's energy.
Crate train your dog, so that if you can not watch your dog, you can put him or her in the crate for some "down time" and know your dog and belongings are safe.
Good luck!
2006-09-12 05:53:31 · answer #3 · answered by moni 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have a desctuction jones from abject lack of discipline, just like a 3-year-ol that shits all over the bathroom floor and wipes the walls with it. We got rid of "cleo", our first dog when I was a kid, after she ripped up the downstairs couch.
2006-09-12 05:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats funny, my dog likes to only eat the arms of my couches and chairs. Dogs are just dumb.
2006-09-12 05:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by Joe B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
boredom and anxiety. talk to you vet about what can be done to ensure that the dog is not stressed when you leave the house. if you dont leave the house and he does that it may be time to make it an outside dog.
2006-09-12 05:52:55 · answer #6 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well he probably needs to be trained. I dont know why he is eating your couch. Some dogs chew on them...but not eat them!
2006-09-12 05:53:32 · answer #7 · answered by Nisha 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He or she is telling you " I NEED ATTENTION" find a pig ear or horse hoof for your pet. They love em and the couch wont be so appealing to them.
2006-09-12 05:53:26 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's hungry. Or he hates the couch and is telling you that you have bad taste?
2006-09-12 05:52:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you need to take your dog on a daily walk.
2006-09-12 05:52:13 · answer #10 · answered by Dustin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boredom also they like to tear it open and unstuff it.They like the stuffing.Go get some used stuffed animals for him to take apart instead and tell him no when he goes for the couch
2006-09-12 12:02:31 · answer #11 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋