He's a 6 month old poodle who if he is let out of his crate, will chew on blinds, shoes, and anything he can get his mouth on. Is there anything that I can do, BESIDES keep him in the crate, while I am at work so my house is not messed up. Thanks.
2006-10-20 03:43:52 · 22 answers · asked by JMU Alum 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
this behavior is displayed because dogs can become bored easily without human interaction. dogs are social creatures so if it had possibly a playmate or a favorite toy to occupy its mind it would focus its attention on that particular object instead of needing your presense to keep it happy.
i would suggest going to petsmart and picking up something called a kong. it is an almost cone shaped object with a hole in the middle
try placing some treats or foods inside of this that your dog enjoys and let him figure out how to get them out of it it will occupy his mind and the dog will then have something to focus on while you are away
2006-10-20 03:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by kenshiro 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like he might be too young to stay out of the crate yet. He gets bored and he's still a baby. You really need to keep him crated, with plenty of interesting toys and make sure the crate is big enough and has a bed or soft towels. Sometimes you need to crate for a long time before dogs can be 'trusted' unattended. Crates are great for dogs. The only other thing you could do is gate him into a room or area with NOTHING but his toys (bathroom?) My dogs are 2 and 4 and we gate them in the kitchen and great room and make sure they have toys and that shoes and things are out of reach.
Good luck
2006-10-20 03:51:18 · answer #2 · answered by harpingconnie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep him in the crate with no chew things (he could choke on them while you are gone.) This is one reason crating is so great: it prevents things like this from happening.
If you feel as if your dog isn't getting enough excercise due to being in the crate, hire a dog walker or someone from your neighborhood to come over during the day and walk your dog.
2006-10-20 03:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by KL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
canines have no theory of time, so once you leave, they think of you're long previous, and not coming decrease back.. he truthfully is having separation tension. bite toys won't help, and neither will a crate. rather, the crate might amplify the undertaking. Get him used to you being long previous somewhat at a time. working example, first, take a sweater or some thing you place on, and rub it throughout your chest area. this places your "fragrance" on the clothing... provide it to him to take a seat down on, leave the abode for 5 minutes, come decrease back, and compliment the canine in a toddler style voice. try this daily, lengthening the time by ability of a pair minutes each and every time. After some weeks, make it a million/2 an hour. purely make advantageous your canine has a bite of "you" -- ideally some thing snuggly. because of the fact canines have a 4 hundred cases greater advantageous sense of scent than people, we don't scent something... yet your canine does. at last your canine will sense gentle and understand you will come decrease back. do no longer provide him a shoe or bite toy... make the article some thing comfortable and snuggly -- a blanket, sweater, headscarf, etc., and constantly compliment him and supply him a advantages, like ear scritches or abdomen rubs. NO foodstuff. foodstuff will undo each and every thing you taught him.
2016-10-02 12:07:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep him in his crate. it's not a punishment for him. the crate is a safe haven for dogs, much like a den is for wild dogs. I've got a 9 month old puppy & she loves to chew everything, too. I think the only reason why I have anything left is she is in her crate when I can't superviser her. the good thing is they eventually out grow it. :)
2006-10-20 03:50:05 · answer #5 · answered by Magick Kitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate training is the best and if you dont want him chewing on things make sure he has LOTS of his own toys! You could use pee pads and keep him in a bathroom with his toys also but i think crate training is alot better
2006-10-20 07:34:42 · answer #6 · answered by China Nicole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, put him in a crate or a room you trust where nothing is reachable. You know make sure everything important and dangerous is UP high even in cupboards. Also, check your wires on your electronics because my dog got to a wire the one day. Also, provide toys or something he likes to chew on to "work" on . I had a German Shepard puppy. They are chewy fellows! Hmm. You can put a "pet" fence in a area of a room that's safe as a door and block off the other rooms that way , but enough he can amble and get his energizer puppiness off. :) Classical Music I heard relaxes pets.
2006-10-20 03:56:14 · answer #7 · answered by racheliskewlnyer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, actually there's not. A dog needs firm training for the first year of it's life or else you'll end up with extremely bad habits that'll be hard to kick. Do you live close enough to be able to come home and take the dog for a midday walk or something? Or do you have a friend that can come and let him out for a little while and supervise him?
2006-10-20 03:54:04 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Kat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might start trying some Tabasco sauce, pepper spray,Cayenne pepper or there's other stuff out on the market that you can buy like bitter apple and so one.Be sure it doesn't stain your things. Don't forget the main course of a stern NO and teach him not to chew while you are at home and make sure he or she has plenty of chewing toys. some advise...DON'T make a old pair of socks or shoes a play toy because the next thing you know....it'll be your best pair of argyles and your Doc martians.
2006-10-20 03:56:14 · answer #9 · answered by dhwilson58 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might try spraying what he chews with a mild mixture of hot pepper sauce and water. But I once had a dog that chewed everything, and ATE it, as well. It is a disease that some dogs have. This dog ate the baseboard, Sheetrock, sofa cushions, pool cover (really! grommets and all!), a piece of firewood, etc. The list was endless. This raised havoc with his innards, and he had to be put down. there is no cure for this disease, but I can not remember the name. See a vet, though!
2006-10-20 03:54:24 · answer #10 · answered by The Mystic One 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep him in the crate when he can not be supervised.
Also, buy a kong and fill it with a mix of plain yogurt, bits of hot dog and shredded cheese. Freeze the kong in a plastic container in the freezer over night, and put it in the crate with him when you leave for work.
This will keep your dog happy, busy, and out of trouble for a while when you are gone.
Moni
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2006-10-20 05:08:49 · answer #11 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋