My puppy destroys everything in her sight and I don't know what to do she went to dog obedience but she didn't learn a thing. she has over 50 toys, but she doesn't destroy her toys she destroys my shoes, electrical cords, paper, wires, books, anything and everything. I don't know what to do anymore. I pick everything up high but she hops like a kangaroo and she climbs on the table, the dresser, the counter, everywhere. please help me! I bought her some rawhide bones and she eats them. she has destroyed 3 pairs of my shoes and a phone cord and a computer cord.
2006-09-13 10:29:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Chewing is something that comes naturally to every dog. Every dog feels the instinctual need to sharpen its teeth and hone his biting skills. Chewing on the right things, like specially designed chew toys for instance, can even help the dog clean his teeth and remove plaque.
Even though chewing is natural and healthy, that does not mean that the dog should be given carte blanche and allowed to chew everything in sight. It is vital for every dog to learn the difference between the things it is OK to chew on, like toys and ropes, and the things that are off limits, such as carpets, shoes and other items.
When working with a new puppy, it is advisable to keep the puppy in a small, puppy proofed room for at least a few weeks. This is important not only to prevent chewing but to properly house train the puppy as well.
Older dogs should also be confined to a small area at first. Doing this allows the dog to slowly acquaint him or herself to the smells and sights of the new household.
When you set up this small, confined area, be sure to provide the puppy or dog with a few good quality chew toys to keep him entertained while you are not able to supervise him. Of course the dog should also be provided with a warm place to sleep and plenty of fresh clean water.
As the dog is slowly moved to larger and larger portions of the home, there may be more opportunities to chew inappropriate items. As the dog is given freer access to the home, it is important to keep any items that the dog or puppy should not chew, things like throw rugs, shoes, etc. up off of the floor. If you forget to move something and come home to find that the dog has chewed it, resist the urge to punish or yell at the dog. Instead, distract the dog with one of its favorite toys and remove the inappropriate item from its mouth.
The dog should then be provided with one of its favorite toys. Praise the dog extensively when it picks up and begins to chew its toy. This will help to teach the dog that it gets rewarded when it chews certain items, but not when it chews other items.
Teaching the dog what is appropriate to chew is very important, not only for the safety of your expensive furniture and rugs, but for the safety of the dog as well. Many dogs have chewed through dangerous items like extension cords and the like. This of course can injure the dog severely or even spark a fire.
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.
This is best done by scheduling several trips in and out of the home every day, and staggering the times of those trips in and out. At first the trips can be only a few minutes, with the length slowly being extended as the dog’s separation anxiety issues improve.
2006-09-13 10:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by dastringer_05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Destructive Puppy
2016-10-13 22:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by bastick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you expect a toddler to automatically know all the house rules? Would you leave a toddler unattended?
You have to train the puppy. When someone isn't able to supervise the pup, crate her. Put her toys away and give her 2 or 3 at a time, and then rotate them every couple days, this will keep her more interested in them. Get her a job like a beginner obedience class or a pre-agility class. Take her for walks. Teach her to retrieve. A tired puppy is a good puppy.
2006-09-13 10:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is teething!! all puppies do it. that's why i could never own a puppy!!
There are some good websites about puppy biting and the training method to get her out of it. they all pretty much say the same thing.
If you don't teach her NOW that chewing/biting is bad then in the future, she may not know better if she should bite a person or whatnot, so it's very important to teach her now!!
just google in "puppy biting"
2006-09-13 10:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by keep it real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
evadently you are not giving her the attention she feels she needs. It sounds like the only real time you bother with her is when she has done something wrong. Just like children, puppies want and crave attention. If the only way they can get it is to be bad then that is what they do.When you come in the house do you take the time to speak and pet your dog? This is an affirmative move. Start giving more positive attention and you will find that she is doing less destrutive things.
2006-09-14 04:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by Betty C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your puppy is probably still teething, however she can develope some bad habits, my rott. and great dane mix developed the taste for anything leather, purses shoes waletts and my white leather sofa loveseat and ottoman, i also ran into a friend with a similar problem with her dog and she told me that she bought some spray that deters the dog from chewing, it must have a bad taste to them and wont stain or ruin anything, i know it is difficult but be patient it will get better, just stay on top of things and talk to your vet, maybe they have some answers for you, they are always coming up with new products for pets, and try petco and meijer pet department, depending on where you live for that spray
2006-09-13 10:46:07 · answer #6 · answered by legal help 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try keeping her in a cage or crate when you can't be there to supervise her. This is typical puppy behavior...they chew EVERYTHING because they are teething. Keep her caged if you can't be with her...that way she can't destroy anything and you'll be happier, too.
2006-09-13 11:13:04 · answer #7 · answered by Pamm D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
puppys chew, no matter what kind of obidience school you send them to they will still chew, it helps them with teething, you can use bitter apple sprays on the things you dont want them to chew on though, and that can help, i had to do that with my dogs because the chewed through a refrigerator cord.
2006-09-13 10:40:09 · answer #8 · answered by tabbyjo27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur puppy is probably still teething. p.s. my puppy destroys everything including me! lol
2006-09-13 10:33:05 · answer #9 · answered by hammerzhurt_you 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dog needs obediance class it works good i took my dog to one shes perfect now
2006-09-13 10:32:50 · answer #10 · answered by troyeagleboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋