she will not stop chewing on the walls of the room I'v bought her chewing bones toys all she does is chew those up and I've bought the no chew spray from walmart that doesn't work she loves the taste . when she chews the wall she chews big time ..what can I do .we let her out in the house once in awhile ..when we get home from work but when were gone we have to put her in a cage because if I come home there will be holes in the wall everywhere... is there anything out there I can use or tips ... please thankyou
2006-12-17 08:23:01 · 10 answers · asked by tweety 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
excuse me I don't lock my dog in prison for those who ask .. me and my husband work so I'm not here to watch her 24/7 so when were gone I'm just asking for suggestions on how to make her stop chewing .. sometime I leave her in the cage sometimes I let her out ... just because I work doesn't mean I can't have a dog ..
2006-12-17 09:52:29 · update #1
Crating her IS the solution, so keep on doing that when you can't supervise her! Most dogs grow out of this between 16 months to 3 years.
p.s.crating is vet and dog trainer reccomended - not 'prison' as some are saying. Dogs act & think like dogs, not people, and actually have a denning instinct. It is also safer to crate them -vs- letting them eat drywall & possibly needing emergency surgery!
2006-12-17 08:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This really sounds like separation anxiety. You can talk to your vet or read about it on the web. Sometimes the dogs will outgrow it but sometimes it can get worse. The only no chew spray that works at my house is the Bitter Apple. If she is really suffering from Separation Anxiety, you may have a much bigger problem than chewing. You don't say how old she is. Her age is a factor in all this.
She will have to be confined for her own safety. She can swallow something that will make her very sick. Does she like it outside? Do you have a fenced area for her? She might be happier outside.
Talk to your vet. You might also consider a doggie daycare for her.
Good Luck.
2006-12-17 16:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by kelli123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you are giving your dog enough exercise and mental stimulation. Give her toys that keep her busy. Also, dogs are den animals by nature and it sounds like she does have seperation anxiety. She'll feel more secure in a crate. Some people think crating is cruel and it can be if you abuse it. I suggest you make a visit to your local bookstore and pick up a dog guide. For now, do not punish her when you come home to a disaster, she won't understand and it will probably make the problem worse. Good luck.
2006-12-17 16:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by Mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet she is young. If she is, this is called Juvenile Destructive Behavior, and is usually caused by boredom. There are these cages you can buy that you could put her in, then they can fold up and you can put them away. Talk to a vet, he can also help you with ideas. Best of luck to you.
2006-12-17 16:36:55 · answer #4 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first thats pretty sweet that a dog has its own room. but try and put something in between the wall and your dog,like furniture or her cage, or maybe a small fence?
2006-12-17 16:49:01 · answer #5 · answered by Aoumous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do you have a pet if you want to lock it in a prison?!
most pets are a part of the family and, like children, can be taught what to do and what not to do. if this is beneath you then you shouldn't "own" a pet.
2006-12-17 16:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the dog another home... if you cant train it give it to someone who will pay it more attention. its not a toy or a status symbol.
2006-12-17 16:31:34 · answer #7 · answered by ~☆ Petit ♥ Chou ☆~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know she might feel like she needs to her teeth might hurt and that eases the pian but I would go to the vet
2006-12-17 16:32:15 · answer #8 · answered by Beckers1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mouth wash dogs HATE mouth wash it is also totally safe
2006-12-17 16:29:32 · answer #9 · answered by joi 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well how old is she ??
2006-12-17 16:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by countryhick0110 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋