We have a baby gate that we separates him from the rest of the house and he stays in there while we are at work but, he chews all of the wall corners like he thinks he can get out. Should I try to crate train him? Or will he be even more upset? HELP! My husband is tired of fixing the walls. If he is not in that room he has accidents on the carpet.
2007-02-17 02:59:52 · 15 answers · asked by pre-k teacher 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
At first you should take many baby steps in training him to become relaxed in a dog kennel while you're at work. My dog loves to just sit in his dog kennel when he is tired, he walks in and just lays down now, due to the fact that he knows that the kennel doesn't hurt him. But you need to have the right size kennel for your dog, the kennel can't be smaller than the dog for various reasons, but also it can't be bigger because he will then think the kennel is a place for playing. Eventually your dog will become immune to all aspects of his kennel and then you can gradually let him out of his kennel.
2007-02-17 03:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 11 month old lab has started doing that recently also. What I do is immediately stop her from doing it. I say "EH EH, ENOUGH" Do not pat her or give her affection. Just redirect her boredom to a chew bone, dog appropriate toy, maybe a walk or some play time. Chances are she is either bored or if still young teething. Just a thought Have you lived in the apt for long and did a dog live there previously? In my apt we have lived here for 3 months and a dog was here before us and chewed corners also. The apt people only painted over the marks. My lab tends to chew the same 2 areas. She has only done it a few times and has been very good about responding to the correction.
2016-05-23 22:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate train your dog and buy your dog chew toys.
I believe I saw a post from a lady that said that the only way she was able to calm her dog down while she was out of the home was to keep her TV on and the dog in the crate in front of it. I've never tried it but it might be worth a shot for you.
2007-02-17 03:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by GreatHomes&Loans 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Crating is a good idea, but first I would leave a bunch of toys with him. Dogs tend to chew on things they shouldn't because they're bored, and/or because they have too much energy. Play with your dog more, and leave him a good variety of toys. Make sure you switch them around, though, because they do get bored with the same 'ol, same 'ol.
You should also look into having someone come over during the day to take the dog out for a walk and to play with him. I do that for my neighbor's puppy, and it works wonders on him.
2007-02-17 03:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by Sinthe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Instead of crating the poor puppy up, you can easily go to a nearby pet store and buy bitter spray. I did this when my dog was a puppy and it fixed everything. There is kinds that you can use on walls or furniture. It really works and has a bitter, apple taste so the dog will not want to chew onthe wall. Hope it works!
2007-02-17 03:08:10 · answer #5 · answered by maeb3 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, a crate is a great idea - the behavior will get worse if it's not stopped. This is a stress behavior - take the time to Google "separation anxiety" and do your homework for getting him used to the crate, etc. There are many positive ways to introduce him to the crate and especially with a dog that's already showing signs of stress, you want to be sure that you get the introductory stage right! Here are some links to help:
http://www.paws.org/cas/resources/fact_sheets_dogs/cratetraining2.php
http://www.natural-pet-care.com/natural-pet-health-blog/training-your-pet/crate-training-your-dog-step-by-step/
You may want to look in to getting some DAP to help your dog to be calm.
http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/behavior/a/dogbehaviorprob.htm
I use Melatonin to help my pup, too.
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_SeparationAnx.html
2007-02-17 03:07:01 · answer #6 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As everyone else says, crate him. You might also want to leave a radio on (the sound of human voices can be comforting), as well as something to chew. Most people recommend the hard rubber toys that you fill with peanut butter, but that will still depend upon your dog (ours didn't like them.)
2007-02-17 03:08:31 · answer #7 · answered by mamasquirrel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think this dog has separation anxiety. Poor thing, being alone all day. If you have a tiled bathrm. you could keep him in there. Or if you have a lg. rm. you can get some cheap lightweight wire fencing. Make a circle on an uncarpeted flr. and put plastic under it. Put his crate in there and some newspaper for him to relieve himself. If he's large this might not work.
2007-02-17 03:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi i had the same problem with my 2 dogs the vet says they like a certain mineral in the plaster. He recommended either bitter spray or cheap aftershave or perfume.............. crates are for lions not for dogs you just have to be patient :O)
2007-02-17 04:02:17 · answer #9 · answered by neilhollydood 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, crate train him. It's safer for him during the day (He could choke on a chunk of wall) and cheaper for you in repairs.
2007-02-17 03:04:58 · answer #10 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋