I have a dog who chews up everything! We got him in March of this year when he was just a few weeks old. He has since chewed up everything we own...toys, shoes, books, furniture, you name it. We try really hard to keep things put up where he can't get to them but occasionally we will forget and then it is "fun time" for the dog. We've bought every kind of chew toy there is and, strangely, he won't chew on them. I think he does it to spite me! I don't have the money to take him somewhere to be trained. What should I do?
2006-09-26 07:12:33 · 12 answers · asked by it's just me! 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I've been training dogs for ten year. So, this is easy for me 2 answer. When u see them with a shoe, paper, or etc. take it from them and grab thier muzzle. Look right at them and say no chew. If they grab it again do the same. Also, replace the thing they were chewing with a toy so they know what they can chew on.
2006-09-26 07:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by Abby Thompson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Number 1. You have Got to pick up things you DO NOT want puppy to eat/chew. Sucks but if you want to keep your stuff yours...
Number 2. If you forget, and catch him with something that is not appropriate for him to eat. Tell him "That's not yours!!" and give him a toy that is. then Tell him. "This is yours."
Number 3. You need to take your dog for a walk Once a day for at LEAST 45 minutes. A tired puppy is a happy puppy and won't get into too much trouble cause they are now tired.
Number 4. Keep the dog under your supervision at all times. Hes a puppy! Just like a baby!!
Number 5. Go to your local library and get Puppies for Dummy's. It is a great book that gives you many in sites of a dog.. What to expect during their growing stages, how to train them.
Good luck
2006-09-26 07:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://bitly.im/aL1W2
A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.
2016-05-14 09:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are DON'T CHEW sprays at a local petstore near you! I heard bitter apple and other sprays keep ur dog from chewing on unnecessary things. What you can also do is tell them NO! on things you don't want them to chew, and bring them to something they CAN chew! Good luck with that! Personally, telling my dog NO already does the trik but that's just my dog.
2006-09-26 07:18:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is difficult. There is some bitter apple spraw you can buy at the pet store to spray on things that tastes bad. Dont let the dog run around unsuoervised, try a kennel in the yard while you are gone. Give him toys and safe chew items.
2006-09-26 07:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to give him time.i know it is anoying. try this,it has worked on all 6 of my hyper dogs!: find a old chair or something.DO NOT LET ANY HUMAN SIT IN IT AGAIN,it is for your dog.useing a small treats teach you dog to chew it up on comand. then keep it in the corner.you dog will know that that is the only thing to chew on. everytime your dog chews on anything but his toys and his chair tell him a ferim "NO" and a light smack on the nose.(not hard)
2006-09-26 07:20:27 · answer #6 · answered by compleatlyinsane=] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hehe, he IS doing it to spite you, in a way. He's either trying to get your attention, or, if he does it when you're not home, may have separation anxiety.
Dog training is really "owner training." All I ever needed to know about training my two dogs I learned from this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Good-Owners-Great-Brian-Kilcommons/dp/0446675385
Good luck!
2006-09-26 07:18:44 · answer #7 · answered by cindarcolvey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's normal puppy behavior since he's probably still teething. But the bitter apple spray works great or keep him behing a baby gate when you're not home.
2006-09-26 07:27:56 · answer #8 · answered by Killer Nandin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know the feeling! we used a spray on our old sofa's, that had a really horrible smell so i cant imagine it tasted any better, we got it from out pet shop and i think we paid about £4.00 for it, its called pet behave spray, it worked wonders for us although it was too late and our 1 year old sofa's were chucked out. The smell died down after about 15minutes and definatly worked for us. The link is the exact one we had.
2006-09-26 07:23:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont leave him alone all day they hate it...keep him outside or get rid of him
2006-09-26 07:20:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋