Holly is three months old, and she has plenty of chew toys. In the past week I've had to re-wire a lamp and replace my vacuum cleaner, and now she's just killed the computer speakers I haven't had for even a full day yet. She does this at night while I'm asleep, so I don't catch her in the act. Also, it's getting harder to keep things out of her reach, since she's growing, and things on the tables, beds, and shelves are not necessarily safe any more. Any suggestions for puppy proofing my house? Thank you.
2007-02-12 05:46:45 · 14 answers · asked by cruztacean1964 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2007-02-12 05:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely crate it when you can not keep an eye on her. And don't give into the whining. She WILL whine!!
Also, maybe take the things she is getting to and put them out of her reach until she is older. If it means hanging your phone higher or getting a shorter cord, then do so. Also, puppy proof your house to make sure she won't get into anything you don't want her to. (just like you would with a baby)
2007-02-12 06:00:11 · answer #2 · answered by cadowney1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Crate train your dog. That means the dog goes in the crate each and every time you are not supervising closely, including sleep time.
When you are watching your puppy, correct her when she goes near a cord and try some Bitter Apple spray for good measure-- it tastes horrible to animals and will help as an extra deterrent.
The best preventative is good supervision and when you can't supervise, puppy goes into crate for safety.
Crate training also facilitates fast potty training.
2007-02-12 05:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I am having the same troubles, you just have to keep an extra eye out on puppies at this age, they are getting big enough to get on desks/tables/beds without any help. Just make sure to keep him caged at night, and during the day - make sure there are no drinks or anything on the tables - otherwise you'll have some stains on the floor.
2007-02-12 05:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by aSchway 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Spray all cords with Bitter Apple.
Chewing cords is dangerous as well as destructive.
I've done this before. The puppy gets the idea that cords taste bad, and as it gets older it will forget about chewing cords.
2007-02-12 05:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
you will desire to purchase chew deterrent on the puppy save, twine guards on the ironmongery save, and a twine workout pen to permit him play in, or save an eye fixed on him in a room that has been rabbit proofed.
2016-09-29 00:30:33 · answer #6 · answered by intriago 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate train.
2007-02-12 09:01:50 · answer #7 · answered by redneck_shoppers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate her at night so you can keep a better eye on her for proper training.
2007-02-12 05:51:15 · answer #8 · answered by Tigerluvr 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
crate him at night. this will train him that he has a little place for himself. and this will save any destructive behavior you do not catch.
chew toys are good. get different variets and textures. and get boundary and yuck sprays.
2007-02-12 05:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by hydez2002 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like instead of naming your dog Holly you should have named her Sparky.
2007-02-12 05:51:10 · answer #10 · answered by Brian C 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋