i bought the spray to stop my puupy from chewing on things! what kinds of surfaces is it safe to put on? what able the legs of my diningroom table chairs? that's where he chews the most!
2007-02-11 13:03:31 · 6 answers · asked by annalynn 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It should be safe for those. However supervision is a better option. I've known quite a few dogs that LOVED the stuff.
When you see your pup going for something he shouldn't, tell him NO in firm tone. This will stop him, wait a second or two and offer him one of his toys. When he takes it praise him lavishly. Also when you see him chewing one of his toys on his own, praise him lavishly. He may stop chewing the toy and come over to you to be petted, but that's ok, he's gotten the message that Hey chewing on my toy is a good thing.
It may take a few weeks, but you'll get through it, and your pup will soon know what is and isn't appropriate for him to chew on.
2007-02-11 13:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know lots of people who use Bitter Apple spray in those same places. Your furniture should be fine. Keep in mind though, I've heard a number of owners get upset because their dogs acutally like that taste. Its not uncommon, try on a small area to test first. Also, try a diversion. If he is teething, try giving him a Chilly Bone. Its a canvas bone you run under water and freeze. It helps numb their gums and ease the chewing. It worked for my corgi!
2007-02-11 13:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by Danielle M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-15 19:39:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is okay to use on the table legs -- I used it on every thing that my dog liked to chew on -- it helped out a lot.
You may want to test a small area first to make sure it doesn't mess up your finish
2007-02-11 13:22:14 · answer #4 · answered by Ohwhyme? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes me and my parents us that for our dog at first I was a little upset to use it because hes my little baby but it really works
2007-02-11 13:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my jack russell dosent like that stuff... we have sprayed it on rugs, carpet, our leahter furniture and it has worked on all those things...it should be fine
2007-02-11 16:57:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋