we have a 1 year old puppy who chews eveything when we leave him. what can we do?

Question

he chews something even if he is left for a short amount of time and its getting to the point where my dad is wanting to get rid of him but the rest of the family dont. its even causes arguments sometimes so i am really deperate to try and do something please can anyone help?

Answer 1

A.) You need to kennel him when you leave so he can't get into mischief. You can leave food, water and a bone for him to chew in his kennel, and most likely he will sleep while you are gone. B.) You need to enroll him in puppy classes so he becomes better behaved. Puppies are like small children--they need to learn what their limits are. Taking him to puppy class will train him and you the correct way to control his behaviors. Nobody wants an out of control dog in their house. Both training and maturity should help this matter. In the meantime, though, I would definitely kennel him. Good luck!

Answer 2

A one year old puppy is correct; he is a puppy and puppies who haven't been trained and aren't exercised enough are doing what puppies do ; look for things to amuse him and his time. He shouldn't just be crate trained only b/c it will hit the fan when you are not looking or when he gets out he will be like a tornado with all that pen in energy; puppies/dogs have a lot of energy and a dog that is exercised, trained , and having attention is less likely to cause damage. If you haven't crate trained him, start by putting some treats or toys in the crate with the door open and allow him to go in and out until he feels comfortable like his quiet place or den. He should be getting exercise before being put in the crate for short periods of time. Short periods in the crate thereafter so he will know that he will be let out ; then you can leave him a little longer. He will be secure and safe from harm not getting into things until he has earned the right to be loose in the home. There are treat balls to stimulate him and amuse the time. The crate should be big enough for him to stand up. Remove his collar before crating to avoid choking by his collar getting caught. There is everlasting treat balls which you can add peanut butter or small treats inside so he has to work at getting the additional treat to give him something to do in the crate besides wait for the owner to come home and burn off steam. GIve him more than one activity item so if he gets bored he can occupy his time with something else. When you do come home, take him out to do his business, exercise him immediately to allow him to get exercise, stimulation, bonding time and burn off steam. - It will take patience and training but can and should be done. Good Luck

Answer 3

Our dog is nearly three years old. He definitely suffers from separation anxiety. I'm the last one to leave the house on weekdays and I crate him. He loves going into his crate and will run into it and wait when he knows I'm about to leave. I always make sure he has plenty of toys and water.

My husband thinks the crate is cruel. When we leave the house together or he's the last to leave, he insists we not crate the dog. He chews something up about half the time he's uncrated and also "decorates" the living room most of the time. I've tried to tell him that the dog would rather be crated, but he won't listen to me. So when I have to buy replacements for what the dog's chewed, I take the money from his checking account.

And yes, we tried a Kong ball, but that didn't help.

Answer 4

Honestly, crate him. It's not mean, it gives him a safe environment to stay in when you aren't there, and they like it. My dog cried when I pulled her crate down to put the high chair in that spot. Make sure that the crate is big enough for him to turn around in, give him a nylabone and a favorite toy that he cannot choke on, and clip a water battle to the side. Hold off on the blanket in the beginning. Good luck. Look for the Monk's of new skete dog training books - how to be your dog's best friend, or the art of training a puppy. good luck!!

Answer 5

You should get your puppy a Kong toy. They have little holes and crevices that you can put treats in and it really occupies them. I had this same problem with my male Yorkie who isn't even a year old yet. Anyway, if there is a certain spot he still chews it, put some clear deodrant on it. My Yorkie was always chewing on my door stopper so I rubbed some clear deodorant on it and he would sniff it lick it to taste and then walk away.

Answer 6

The dog is probably bored and in need of exercise.

First and foremost: exercise the dog BEFORE you leave so he's tired.
Buy the dog some toys, spray bitter apply spray on things you don't want him to chew and try to get as many things out of his reach as possible.

If that doesn't work - crate him.

Separation anxiety probably isn't the case because there are specific symptoms for it. Just because he chews does not mean has separation anxiety.

And please, always research BEFORE you get a dog so you know how to properly take care of it and you understand it's behavior.

Answer 7

that's no longer to previous with the aid of crate practice.First initiate through putting her in even as u r at abode and there including her.Make it very tender for her.make certain u supply her some thing including your despatched on it besides as water nutrients and her fav toy.do not shop a collar on her cuz she will be able to get stuck and carry or choke herself.make certain u have a crate the position the poop can bypass or urine into yet another section like below the crate.the only which has a slideout tray.U would also attempt designating her to a mattress room n dogs evidence it use slightly one wall to shop her in n that way she will be able to work out out.a thanks to do both of those issues is through easing her into it,yet do not supply in or sense undesirable leave the room plenty .continuously advantages her even as she comes out of the cage cuz she will be able to undergo in concepts a take care of after she comes out kinda like a habit.strong success n wish that enables.Have a unprecedented wkend.

Answer 8

You have not crate trained or began crate training yet? This would eliminate all of this.
You could try putting stuff up, the little things....

When people get puppies they need to realize this stuff is going to happen. I also feel that EVERY puppy should cost at least $100 bucks. Free puppies people do not think they just bring it home....

Answer 9

this may sound dumb but what we did with our puppy was, once he chewed something we said bad dog and pointed to the spot where he chewed and yell bad do like 2 more times and but him a cage for like 5 minutes. it took like 2 monthes but it worked, plus hes not that old he'll prolly grow out of it

Answer 10

Just went through this with my puppy...

There's a product called No Chew Spray. I got mine from Wal-Mart for like $5. It's a clear spray that doesn't smell but it tastes really really bitter. I sprayed my carpet where he likes to chew and after one bite, he hasn't done it since.

I also keep everything that I don't want chewed off the carpet. But the spray works great!