I need to know how I can get my puppy to not chew on stuff and wreak it without him having to be in the cage.
2006-10-29 08:40:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Lay some 'traps' for him..things that he would normally love to chew, but shouldn't..Put one penny in an aluminum can..and as he begins to touch what he shouldn't, rattle the can(dogs HATE that sound) and give him an appropriate toy..Keep this up for a few days, and you will see him beginning to 'think' before he chews..If he reverts, keep the can handy to do it again... Dogs normally learn with 14 repetitions..
2006-10-29 08:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies will chew no matter what you do. It's part of their growing process. The goal is to keep them from chewing on things that will hurt them or destroying things that are important to you.
You will need to puppy proof the area where the puppy will be. You can choose to puppy proof the entire house and keep it puppy-proofed for at least 6 months (or sometimes longer) or keep your puppy in a smaller puppy-proofed area.
When scolding her for chewing on YOUR stuff, just use a sharp, stern "NO". You don't need to say her name since you don't want her to associate her name with disapproval or you may have problems calling her to you later. You don't want to use a bunch of other words or explanations that she wouldn't understand anyway... just "NO!" Move her to her puppy-proofed area and give her an approved chew toy. Then ignore her. In a dog pack, those dogs that mess up are shunned for a time.
Crate training is not cruel. It took a long time to convince me too, but the smaller puppies actually like it.
Also, make sure you have "approved" chew toys. Sometimes it's not the "what" it's the "who". Make sure you or any of her favorite people play with the "approved" toys with her. Praise her and pat her on the head or scratch behind her ears when you see her chewing on "approved" toys. No need to make a big fuss, just let her know you approve.
2006-10-29 09:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by iblori58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duct tape its mouth shut...LOL
Actually, I have always had dogs. I do not know what your aversion to a cage is, but dogs love having a place of their own. They love cages. Place an old blanket or sheet over the cage, and the puppy will think it is their little special cave. Leave the door open when you are around, and you will see that the puppy will often choose to go in the cage to lay around, sleep, or play with a toy.
If you are totally against a cage, you can get baby gates to enclose a room for your puppy. Puppy proof the room of all chewable items.
Good luck with your puppy.
2006-10-29 08:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bitter apple spray works, when you see the puppy chewing on
something that he is not supposed to be chewing spray the bitter
apple spray on it and it should deter him....they sell it at most pet
stores.....also cages are not bad things...you can make it cozy for him so that he doesn't mind it so much and remember that just because you use a cage does not mean that you have to keep him in a cage forever.....eventually graduate him as he has earned your trust by leaving him out of the cage for short periods of time when you are away until you trust him completely to leave him all day.
2006-10-29 09:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by April B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A puppy chews because he/she is cutting teeth. It is natural for them to chew on something. They also chew because they are bored. Never leave a puppy alone unless you are going to put them in a cage. Provide the puppy with things that he can chew on and encourage him to play with the things that you have given to him that is his. Keep things put up so he/she can't get to them to chew them up..animals are only as good as their owners provide for them. Never hit the puppy. When the puppy is doing something that you don't want it to do distract the puppy with something he/she can do. You are responsible for what the puppy does...not the puppy.
2006-10-29 08:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by oldone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used a small water bottle with a mixture of vinegar and water and sprayed the puppy in the mouth (make sure you don't get it in his eyes). I also use the command "Not" when I did it. I also sprayed items that they chewed on with the mixture. Now when I say Not...they stop what they are doing. This worked with all 3 of my dogs.
2006-10-29 08:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by Mommy Pit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting a spray that will leave a bad taste in your puppys mouth when he chews on something he's not suppose to. Your local vet should be able to recomend a product.
2006-10-29 08:44:01 · answer #7 · answered by gitana_diosa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hughly unlikely. all puppies chew. you would need to be watching him 24 hours a day not letting him out of your sight for 1 second. cage training is by far the better option to protect your puppy and house when you cant be there.
2006-10-29 09:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by ben e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE CAGE? IF YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR HOUSE AND MORE IMPORTANTLY YOUR PUPPY, HE SHOULD BE IN THE CAGE ANY TIME YOU CAN'T SUPERVISE HIM. JUST MAKE SURE ITS PLENTY BIG ENOUGH AND HE HAS PUPPY CHEWIES. IF HE GETS HOLD OF CLEANING SUPPLIES OR WIRES YOU'LL FEEL GUILTY FOREVER. I HAVE A 3 YR OLD MALAMUTE/ WOLF X THAT WE KEEP IN A CAGE (LARGEST ON THE MARKET FOR INDOOR USE) WHEN WE CAN'T WATCH HIM. HE STILL LIKES TO CHEW AND WE HAVE 2 CATS.
2006-10-29 08:49:49 · answer #9 · answered by Isis Is: HOPEFULL HOUNDS RESCUE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called 'trade-up'. when the dog has something you don't want it to have, you have to submit it with something he likes that is appropriate. always praise an/treat when he plays/chews his own things. plenty of toys to help him break the teeth through the gums specially designed for puppies
2006-10-29 09:26:36 · answer #10 · answered by spike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋