my 5 month old american bulldog will chew anything within sight. i keep her locked up in the kitchen & she's so smart she used to push the foot stool to the counter to get up on it. well now she's tall enough she can reach it herself. i know about biter apple but she gets EVERYTHING! i dont want to move things out of her reach becuase i want her to learn to stop not avoid it. i give her plenty of stuff to play with but she still gets other stuff.
2006-12-21 02:11:28 · 22 answers · asked by siren 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
CRATE CRATE CRATE!!!!!!
A crate is a must with a puppy.
2006-12-21 02:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a dog crate and crate her. She is not old enough to trust out loose and on her own. Crate her, train her and when she isn't TEETHING and she's an adult she can be trusted to be loose.
Get Kong toys and stuff them with her food and she'll chew on those for a while in her crate. Get her some other safe chewy things and give them to her only when she is in her crate.
PS I understand not wanting to put things away but you think to re-think this. She is a teething puppy. If she reaches stuff now she will always have it stuck in her head that there is good stuff in a certain spot and she will always look there. Train her to leave stuff alone as she gets older.
2006-12-21 02:16:28 · answer #2 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy is teething right now and will chew, whether you like it or not! He'll be through the phase in the next couple of months, once he looses his puppy teeth and his adult teeth are in place. Keep anything you don't want chewed on out of the puppies reach. As far as furniture goes, Bitter Apple spray will keep them away temporarily, but you have to keep using it. Also keep plenty of rawhide chews, nylabones and other "Safe" things for him to chew on all around the house. Crating doesn't always work either - I had a puppy tear up the bottom sheet of plastic in his crate...
2016-03-29 02:32:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I had a dog, named....CHEWY...so I should know something about this. The day that I brought him home, I bought a large styrofoam bed. I should have known something...he started chewing the bed before we got home. Within a week the bed was in little pieces. The best thing to do is to give them interesting things to chew on. My dog had a rope, an old towel, and peppermint dental bones. He stopped ripping up my expensive comforter with more activity. I think making a big deal and having a fit is the worst thing to do. They like the attention. Female dogs are very, very, very clever. There's very few things that you can do if they are in the mood to be vengeful. She probably is bored, and needs to be taken out more often and played with.
2006-12-21 02:23:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sasha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more mental stimulation when you are home
Obedience lessons are a MUST.. and practice at home too.. this stimulates a part of the dogs mind that later must rest..
some chewing is clearning from teething but alot is also from boredom.. which isnt a matter of giving more toys.. its giving mental stimulation
teething toys should be an assorted varriety
hard - nylabone type
medium - rubber kong type filled with peanut butter or dog food.. rope toys
soft - stuffed type
maybe she needs a crate rather than being loose
2006-12-21 02:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is going to be an indoor dog, you really should look into the proper techniques of crating. Contrary to popular belief it is not cruel, it actually protects the dog and the homeowner. Puppies are very curious and perhaps she may find her way into something dangerous....I have known many people who crate their animals, and the animals love the crate as their home. It provides them a little extra security.... Good Luck!
2006-12-21 02:15:43 · answer #6 · answered by favrd1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see people have suggested using a crate to train her. It really is the best solution. She is probably suffering from sereration anxiety. She misses you and freaks out when left alone. I have crate trained alot of dogs in my career. If done properly, they will actually feel safer being in a crate than being left out to fend for themselves while your away. Don't use the crate for punishment. Let it be a safe haven for her.
2006-12-21 04:24:17 · answer #7 · answered by hllyrch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate train her and give her toys to chew on in the crate. Just divert her attention to other things than chewing. She is just teething and should grow out of it anyways.
2006-12-21 02:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by Kristin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately crate her, it's not punishment, if you do it right, she'll come to think of it as a safe place and a good spot to rest. Also get a toy you can put treats into, or peanut butter, it's good stimulation and will keep her busy.
2006-12-21 02:18:23 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate her and put chew toys, food and water in her crate. Make sure the crate is big enough for her.
2006-12-21 02:13:57 · answer #10 · answered by Pinolera 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a large cage to keep her in when you aren't home. Its the best way! my olde english bulldogge female is kept in a 4 ft by 4 ft cage. Definately keeps her out of trouble when I'm not home
2006-12-21 14:42:58 · answer #11 · answered by Erica M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋