2006-09-26 13:29:12 · 13 answers · asked by wicked_bacardi420 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
dogs need to chew to keep a healthy mouth and teeth. all you can do it teach her what is acceptable to chew on. and always provide them for her.
2006-09-26 13:38:02 · answer #1 · answered by jen_284 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot break a dog from chewing. They NEED to do this. So you can only redirect them to appropriate chew toys.
You need to experiement to find out what kind of toys the dog wants. You can make some guesses by looking at what of yours the dog destroys. If it's table legs, he wants to chew on hard things, perhaps a Nylabone Durable. If it is clothes or soft furniture, he wants soft toys. (He'll destroy those but you'll be glad to pay for the toys, though rather than a new sofa!) If he wants soft toys to destroy, consider picking up used children's toys at Goodwill.You can usually get them for a quarter.
You will need to change the toys often to keep your dog interested in them.
One terrific toy which most dogs will LOVE is a Kong. Get at least two. Stuff them with a mixture of food kibble, treats, peanut butter, cheese, anything your dog will LOVE. Mix it all with cheap canned food and stuff the Kong full. Then freeze it. I call this a Pupsicle. Now when you go to work or just need some alone time, you give it to your dog. He will spend hours trying to get the yummy food out of the Kong. He will work his jaws on the hard rubber and that will eliminate some of that need to chew. When you come back he'll be soooo tired and happy. And a tired dog is a good dog.
2006-09-26 20:41:14 · answer #2 · answered by Robin D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the dog and age. Puppies will chew...so a good teething toy will usually do it. I use Kong toys for all of my dogs. Even the one that rarely chews will play with it
2006-09-26 20:35:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chewing is a nervous habbit that dogs use to pacify times when they are bored or teething. Try playing different games with her to make her tired or if she is teething try ice cubes or a wet frozen sock. Sometimes they need to be walked more often even if they have a yard to play in. Good luck
2006-09-26 20:39:57 · answer #4 · answered by NotSoTweetOne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you spending enough time with her? I adopted out a miniature poodle once because I went back to school on top of my full time job. I wasn't home but to go to bed, shower, and get going again. My poor dog took to chewing on my shoes in the closet. She was upset because I had no time for her. Has your schedule changed?
2006-09-26 20:52:55 · answer #5 · answered by mickeyg1958 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tap it on the nose and say no then give it what it should be chewing on. If that doesn't work, there is a pepper spray that will discourage chewing because it tastes horrible.
2006-09-26 20:34:18 · answer #6 · answered by Christy K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its shoes or stuff like that, put some lemon or lime juice on a cotton ball, dab the area shes chewing, and do it conitnuously until it stops. That worked with me and my "killer" dogs
2006-09-26 20:35:25 · answer #7 · answered by Kabuto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say bite it back, but that doesn't always work...
No really, get some lemon juice as someone else has suggested, or there are sprays. Don't flip out on the dog or anything. That won't solve anything.
2006-09-26 20:37:53 · answer #8 · answered by aqua_regia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make a spray called "Bitter Apple", you can spray it on the things you dont want your dog to chew on and he will not like the taste.
2006-09-26 20:36:45 · answer #9 · answered by soccergoal 13 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several comercial sprays that you can purchase, the scent/smell is not desireable to dogs. You can also use Lime juice.
2006-09-26 20:38:04 · answer #10 · answered by ford2312 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋