How can you prevent your dog from chewing a leather couch?

Question

Before my dog gets into the habit of shredding my parents' beloved leather couch, is there anything that will prevent him from chewing it? He already has chew toys to keep him occupied, but he has recently found his way to my dad's glasses.

Will the "Sour Spray" or hot sauces discolor the leather?

Answer 1

CONSTANT SUPERVISION. If that isn't feasible, get a crate for when you are not able to keep an eye on him at all times. I also strongly recommend toy rotation. Keep a few out at a time, keep the others put up. When you get the ones out that have been put away, they will seem "new" to the dog. Keep rotating, it will prevent overwhelming the dog with toys and keep his interest.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

He's still a pup really until he's about 2 years old. There is nothing wrong with putting him outside as long as he has a dog house, food and plenty of water. Crating would be good if you want to keep him as a house dog. No blankets or any thing he can tear up. Rawhide bones are good. If out side put straw in his house its soft and absorbent. If he gets wet from the rain the straw will help him dry.

Answer 4

What you do is sprinkle hot pepper on the couch or try bitter apple spray. You can get the bitter apple at a grocery store or pet store. I did that with my dog and it worked. The dog will take one bite/chew and stop. It might take a couple of tries, but it should work.

Answer 5

Hi there,
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Their method is gentle, simple and most importantly effective. I recommend it.
Cheers ;)

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

When ever my cats scratch at our couch we normally spray them with water and vinger mixed together in a spray bottle if it works my cats im sure it will work on a dog.

Answer 9

if you want your local pet store might have a product that is called "Sour Spray" or something like that. you first spray alittle into your dog's mouth, then spray it on the thing you don't want it to bite.(some dogs might like this instead of unliking it)

Answer 10

We used to put a light coating of hot sauce or tabasco sauce on our table legs.Test it on the back of the chair first to see if OK for the chair.