My puppy has a really bad biting habit. She chews up everything. Any suggestions to stop it her habit?

Question

She chews everything......shoes, brooms, carpets and even pillows. i want this habit to stop help!!!

Answer 1

Crate your dog when you can not supervise her. Correct her when you catch her.

Answer 2

Buy your puppy some toys and store then in a basket, in an area that the puppy can get to easily. Each time you catch the puppy chewing something you shouldn't tell the dog "NO" then take them the the toy basket. Pick out a toy and play with the pup for a few minutes. Continie doing this until the puppy stops chewing. I have a Lab that chewed EVERYTHING in site. By doing this, she pretty much stopped chewing on anything she wasn't suppose to within a week


PS Make sure you pick up the toys and put them where they belong, otherwise the dog will think anything laying on the floor is ok to chew

Answer 3

Thats normal for a puppy when it gets older it will grow out of the habit, take away the item when she chews she will understand that she is not suppposed to be doing that get her some chew toys and treats tell her to stop when she chews something and if she obeys give her a treat

Answer 4

my brother had a similiar problem with his new pup, especially when he would leave to go to work. It was like the puppy was mad at him for leaving. He bought 2-3 new chew toys, and also a large kennel for inside. now when he leaves the puppy goes into the kennel, with his chew toys. when my brother comes home he is let outside to do his business and let to run around the rest of the evening. He also puts him in at night when going to bed. This has not only shown the puppy that those are the only toys he can chew on but has also trained him to use the potty outside. Hope this helps

Answer 5

Bitter Apple (you can find it in any pet shop) works really well if you use it correctly. Put a bit of it on the puppy's tongue. I know that sounds mean but just use enough of it for her to associate the bad taste of the product with the scent of the product. The idea is that you can't put enough of the product on everything your puppy might like to chew to discourage her chewing. But if you first put the full strength taste in her mouth, then she will avoid anything that has that scent on it. At this point you can spray the things she has been chewing on and she won't want to put those things in her mouth. Good luck, I can't say how many things got chewed up before my veterinarian clued me in on the correct way to use the product.

Answer 6

Been there and done that too many times!! Any suggestions will still take time, patience and being watchful Some pups are just destructive and really require serious retraining.

Obviously you know that pups cut teeth and aren't picky what they chew. Basically you gotta "childproof" the place as much as possible. Make sure you get her some real beef bones, sold pet stores and now in grocery. Some pups have a harder time getting the teeth to come through and need the hard bones. Most all love to destroy stuffed animals. We get ours donated or from a thrift store for cheap. Throw in wash first. Check for dangerous pieces they could chew/swallow first. Stock up on goodies that are ok to be chewed to replace items the pup is not to destroy.

Make sure you are giving pup plenty of exercise! Let it have something to drag around and chew on in the yard. Play tug o war with the toys, throw balls, etc. Establish a command such as "leave it" or drop it. Use firm low tone, no yelling! When pup is going after your things, put it to sit, remove item with vocal command. Take pup to another area or yard with its toy and encourage. Repeat as often as need. They aren't stupid. You have to establish the groundrules and be firm but calm.

Some require being crated as in doggie time out for 15-20 minutes to calm themselves. Put bone/toy in crate. If no crate, then leash dog to something away from what it wants to chew, give toy and time out. Some of this she will outgrow as teeth are cut. But she shouldn't ruin your place and things. Sometimes you gotta get down on their level, face to face and have a talk. Remember to praise the good behaviour. And replace the toys that get too chewed up to keep. Mine get all excited over getting a new "toy" that is all theirs.

Answer 7

Make things taste bad; make them bitter. Brannick's Bitter Apple is a Taste Deterrent. You can get 8 oz. of it for $3.99 plus post and hand. fromCare-A-Lot Pet Supply order online at www.carealotpets.com or call 1-800-343-7680

Answer 8

when you see her chewing something she shouldn't be put a chew toy in her mouth instead and take the item she shouldn't be chewing on away from her it will take time for her to understand but eventually she'll get it.

Answer 9

Wow sounds like she really is good on the fang! Your puppy will grow out of it but in the mean time try some of these tips to get you through - http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/stop-dog-chewing.html

Good Luck!

Answer 10

You should try different bones and chew toys to occupy your dog, maybe talk to your vet she could be teething.