Someone told me that you shouldn't let your dog sleep on or play with your clothing because he'll chew it up and not know the difference between chewing what you give him and chewing up clothing you do not want him to chew.
my dog did it for years and chewing my old sweatshirts to pieces gradually, mostly from dragging it around but also he just liked to chew parts of it off (he didn't like logos, the stiching wasn't comfy I guess) but he never chewed up any clothing that someone was wearing or that was out around him unless I gave it to him.
Of course he never ate food unless I gave it to him either, or I nudged it towards him if it fell, so maybe he is just weird?
2006-11-26 10:54:02 · 10 answers · asked by ladyelfoftherings 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I've had him for years and he's never chewed something he wasn't supposed to chew on since he was a small puppy.
2006-11-26 11:23:39 · update #1
Giving clothing to your dogs particularly puppies is a good thing. It makes them feel closer to you their owner. This is important when you are not home or at night when your dog is sleeping in his crate. There is nothing wrong with them snuggling up to an old sweatshirt or sweater so long as they don't try to make every piece of clothing you own theirs.
2006-11-26 11:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-09 23:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 19:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by nastasi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah, it's not bad. Whoever told you that hasn't the slightest what they're talking about.
I do that with most animals if I think they are cold;;cats and dogs alike. Your dog knows better;;giving an animal clothing to sleep on/with is no different then giving them a chew toy, or a blanket. They decide it's thier own and make modifications to fit the way they want it.
2006-11-26 11:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by Cherrykins 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes you shouldnt give dogs your colthing 2 sleep on because your friend is right he wont know the difference and sence u gave it to him he wont know that shes not sopposed 2 chew them up sence u all ready gave it to him i would stop letting him sleep on your clothes now and teatch him that that is bad
2006-11-26 11:16:43 · answer #5 · answered by spriterox6 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're not home enough (for the dog... depends largely on the breed/temperament) then placing an item of clothing (old and
you've worn many times so your "scent" is on it) in their sleeping area helps a lot with separation anxiety. Otherwise it might become a behavioral issue that you do not want to encourage. Dogs need a firm (but loving) understanding of their place in a household, what is off limits and what is acceptible. If he picks up clothing you do not want him to, you need a firm, verbal reprimand, take it away and lead him back to what you put in his sleeping area. Repeat as many times as needed and do not give in! Ideally he shouldn't be chewing on clothing... enforce the above but use real doggie chew toys.
2006-11-26 11:15:50 · answer #6 · answered by soragne 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think so if he is a pup and if it is a shirt you dont like anymore. itl help them sleep better becuase its youre sent.
2006-11-26 11:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by kayk726 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are a bad dog owner. Dogs should never be allowed to do that.
2006-11-26 11:01:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
As long as your not bothered by him sleeping on clothing, he's happy, and it's not affecting his health, then I don't see a problem with it.
2006-11-26 11:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by Chelly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES.. you are pampering him too much . He may get angry and may take control later.
2006-11-26 11:00:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋