i need to know this desperatly. hes 11 weeks now n chews anythin and everything. what shall i do???
2007-02-15 09:43:50 · 24 answers · asked by lipz20 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You have already gotten some answers, but yes, most puppies chew, and if you do not work on this habit they could chew into adulthood and it could be a much bigger problem as they get older.
When puppies are teething, they need things to chew on, just like babies. Make sure you have lots of different types of bones. When your puppy starts to chew something he is not supposed to chew, gently redirect him by taking away what he has and replacing it immediately with his bone. If he learns that there are certain things that are ok to chew on and certain things that are not, and his bones are always available to him, it won't be a huge problem. I would also make sure he is ALWAYS under direct supervision, and crated if you can't watch him until he's trustworthy with your possessions.
2007-02-15 09:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by lizwatson109 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate-I just got a basset hound puppy a few weeks ago, she was really good as far as chewing only her toys, but this week she's decided to try shoes and rugs and the corners of my couch. You just have to keep reminding them that their toys are the only thing to chew on. I usually tell her no, remove the object or her that she's not suppose to be chewing on, and then give her her own toys and it's been working. Doesn't matter how many chew toys you have they are still gonna try something else. Be consistent! Good Luck!
2007-02-15 18:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's teething. He's chewing because his gums hurt.
Get him some chewy nubbly toys to play with. Freeze a damp dishcloth and he can chew on that. Maybe toss him a few ice cubes.
Go to the pet store and pick up a product called Bitter Apple. It smells horrible and tastes worse (yes, I tasted it). Spray it on EVERYTHING you don't want the dog to chew.
Try not to leave things around that look tempting. Like shoes or handbags. Put them up and or lock them in a closet. You may also want to crate the puppy or put him in the kitchen with a baby gate when you can't keep a direct eye on him.
Take heart, he will grow out of this. I promise.
2007-02-15 17:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by LX V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all but some worse than others. My dog is a Lab/huskey mix and he was TERRIBLE!!!!! He is still bad about chewing, I can't leave him unattended but nothing like he was!! I have some funny storys about it though. One time he chewed my phone jack off the side of the house. I came home and went to make a phone call and there was no dial tone. I went to the payphone and called the company and was proceding to complain about them disconnecting my phone with out reason. They told me my line isn't disconnected and sent out a repair man. He came in from outside and asked me if I had a dog, I said yes then he told me to come look at this. Yup the dog chewed it to bits. Its funny now but it wasn't so funny then. I never got him out of it I just make sure he constantly has a bone and toys to chew.
2007-02-15 17:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES.............
I am a Puppy, this means that my intelligence and capacity for learning are the same as an 8-month-old child. I am a Puppy; I will chew EVERYTHING I can get my teeth on. This is how I explore and learn about the world. Even HUMAN children put things in their mouths. It's up to you to guide me to what is mine to chew and what is not.
2007-02-15 17:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This can continue until the dogs a year old depending on the breed. Find something he really likes to chew. Make a game of it once youve found his favourite chew / play thing. This will make training your dog a lot easier and much more rewarding.
2007-02-15 19:13:24 · answer #6 · answered by Merovingian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies usually chew everything if they are bored and dont have much to play with. I bought my wife a minature poodle back in 1994, we suppliied him with plenty of things to play with also more than one chew. When going out loeave a radio on for company, our dog benji loves sitting with me or my wife and konks out listening to soft classical music on classic FM here in uk. Make it as peaceful 4 ur dog so it may decide that the music alone is soothing it may sleep a lot. Spread its toys out a bit but well away from furniture, give it enogh to chew or play with then hopefully it will be content enough with its own stuff.
Good luck, please let me know if I have helped in any way.
Jimmy Essex England
2007-02-15 18:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by DIAMOND_GEEZER_56 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies need to chew when teething. give them some things they can chew, and only allow them to chew those items. While training them, try to keep the things you don't want chewed out of reach.
2007-02-15 17:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by 4-real 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to puppy proof your home like people child proof their homes. Keep everything up that she would like to chew on and provide chew bones, toys, blocks of wood, someone elses old shoe, tie a hand towel in a knot, put a tennis ball in a sock.
2007-02-15 17:51:19 · answer #9 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darling, he's a puppy! We eat, we pee, we sleep and wake up and we pee, we play, we pee. We have puppy teeth, our gums are sore!!! Just like babies, we will lose our puppy teeth and get our adult teeth, GUMS Hurt! Ice cubes, Kong, anything hard, rubber, cold, will help. When he chews on you, tell him firmly NO! and give him something he's allowed to chew. Don't assume that when a puppy is born, that there is an automatic blue print of what they are allowed and not allowed to do. Eleven months old is NOT that old! I know breeders who will not allow a dog to leave their kennel at that age! Cheers Bogey
2007-02-15 18:42:32 · answer #10 · answered by Flyboy Bogey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋