My dog bites and chews everything. Sometimes I have to leave for a couple of hours and I have to put her in the kitchen so she doesn't chew on stuff. I want her to be able to be in the living room where she likes to be but, she tears up everything she can get her teeth on. I wanted to get her a muzzle but, I don't know what is the maximum time she could be in a muzzle. Does someone know? I don't want doglovers to criticize me so if your going to put a mean answer don't even bother....thanks. :)
2007-01-10 07:54:07 · 18 answers · asked by babyteez626 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your dog needs more exercise, not a muzzle. She's destructive because she's bored and full of energy. Take her out for at least an hour of exercise each day, prefereably right before you leave her alone. Then crate train her. Talk to your vet about the right way to do this. She should never be left in the crate more than 4 hours at a time. A doggy day care can also be helpful, and so can finding a buddy to keep her while you are gone. You never leave a dog in a muzzle without constant supervision. This is dangerous to the dog, and the mere idea is more than cruel . You WILL end up with a psychotic dog and it's the kind of offense reportable to the humane association.
2007-01-10 08:05:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh make sure this dog has his very own things to chew.Obedience training is needed asap it would be cruel to keep the dog from water and food.It could cause him to really get an attitude.I have never seen a dog going around with a muzzle on.I have been Breeding dogs for 16 + yrs and I don't own one.Hopefully someone will give you a good answer but I would not own a dog I had to keep a muzzle on .Sorry but that is not normal!!!!
2007-01-10 08:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by mcnatt c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not going to be mean, but I'm going to try and help you do a better job of parenting your dog.
You dog should be crate trained. Buy her a crate and make it a happy place for her to be. Put some tough toys in there and leave it open for her to go in on her own for awhile. When she does - PARTY. Let her know that's what you like. You should also feed her (from a Kong) in her crate so that she sees it as her own little Disneyland. Then you can leave your dog in her crate when you go out.
Your dog NEEDS to chew - as do all dogs.Go to www.dog.com and buy the appropriate size Kong Toys. Instead of giving her food in a bowl, mix her food with water and maybe a little low fat yogurt. When the food is soft and mushy, stuff it into the Kong. I also use a small piece of Velveeta in the small end so it doesn't leak. Then put the Kong in the freezer. A "Kongsicle" takes hours to work through. You can also just put her dry kibble in a Kong Toy or a Buster Cube. Dogs that work for their food are generally better behaved and WAY less likely to do any distructive chewing.
Leaving a muzzle on your dog may be an easy solution for you - but it SUCKS for your dog. I guarantee you that a crate and some kong toys will be much cheaper than the behaviorist you'll have to hire if you continue in the direction you're going.
2007-01-10 08:25:39 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont use a muzzle because if she needs to drink she wont be able to and what if you get caught up somwhere and are gone all day that wouldnt be fair to her. And besides most dogs can get the muzzles off if left unattended. Trust me there have been times where you put a muzzle on and turn around then turn back and they have it off and are flashing their pretty teeth at you. What You could try is invisble fence now has indoor devices that you can place in certain areas that when the dog gets in the area they get a shock (its the equivalent of you shuffling on the carpet and touching something metal). It worked on my dogs to keep them out of the litter box. Also you might give your puppy a few different chew toys so it has a choice of what to chew on. You need to scold them when they chew on something they are not suppose to and praise them when they chew on one of their toys. Those are some other options for you. Good luck
2007-01-10 08:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by Ryne's proud mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
muzzles are absolutely not meant to prevent chewing in this kind of situation. muzzling a dog isn't mean when it is necessary, but what you want to do is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS for your dog. what if she gets a foot caught trying to get the muzzle off? what if she gets it caught on something else? how will she eat or drink? a dog should NEVER be left alone wearing a muzzle. i understand that you want your dog to be comfortable in the living room, but if you care for her, you'll keep her safe and crate her, instead of risking her life by leaving her alone and muzzled.
2007-01-10 08:09:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi my dog is the same , I take him for long walks and still runs about when we get home , he has a crate that he never gos in as he wants to be next to me on the sofa , he has lots of tots that he rips apart in seconds has a cong that he don't bother with at all , I do use a muzzle but only when he try's to eat some thing he should from the street or to calm him down , it don't bother him at all but for a long time I don't think u can as u can't keep eye on them , I have to leave my dog in hallway with all his stuff when I'm out and he is fine then I take him out for long walk when I get back
2015-03-12 13:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by tracy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't suggest muzzling but crate training.
http://www.barkbytes.com/training/crate.htm
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/crate-train.pdf
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/dest-chew.pdf
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/nilif.pdf
I don't suggest the muzzle because you are just bandaiding the problem and not teaching the dog. Crate training teaches the dog that in the crate is its room. Instead of bandaiding the problem you are not putting the dog in a situation to chew. Thus avoiding making the situation worse.
If you do get a muzzle get a basket muzzle.
2007-01-10 08:02:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the previous suggestion to crate train your dog. Leaving a muzzle on a dog while you can't supervise her could be dangerous should she get the muzzle caught on something while you're out. I have a Golden Retriever who got into EVERYTHING while I was out. I crate trained him, and he absolutely loves his crate now. You can lure your dog in by tossing an especially delicious treat in there, such as ham, cheese ... something really special. After a while, you don't always have to reward her for going in there. She will most likely learn to like her crate and consider it her haven.
2007-01-10 08:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Muzzles are cruel and uncomfortable. Take your dog to obedience school and have him trained. If you can't do that, you need to give him up. Good pet parents dont' muzzle their dogs....just like good parents of kids don't muzzle their kids.
2007-01-10 08:01:34 · answer #9 · answered by nottashygirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy a muzzle, get a crate and put her in there.The muzzle is for dogs that bites and go to the vet.The crate is a far better way to go.I know that the chewing really can get to you......
2007-01-10 08:31:14 · answer #10 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋