How do I keep my dog from chewing on cabinets and furniture?

Question

He is trained in all other aspects of obedience, but he still get a thrill from chewing on expensive, permanent, household things. I can't cover it up from my husband for to much longer. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Good luck!
As a prof. dog trainer and graduate of animal psyic. I can tell you but it doesnt mean it'll work. However it's your best shot.

IF the dog has started already, that means it's going to want to continue. It has already convienced him or herself this is OK.
The only way to correct a dog is INSTANTLY! You must catch the dog in the action or violation and give it a good stern NO!
the word NO is the most important word the dog will learn.
YOU CANT correct a dog later or after the fact. The pup OR dog wont understand later. I have verbally scolded the dog myself later and I know better. The dog just doesnt understand. You must catch the dog in the act and scold instantly.

Best cure is having lots of chew toys. If the pup likes wood get it a stick. Bad advise though the dog can get a splinter in it's gums.

A sock with a knot in it is traditional.. This is called a chew sock. Then one without a knot. This is called a play rag. You must play tug od war with the dog as often as possible.
IMPORTANT....alway's let the dog win tug of war. Stretch the tug out further and further until the dog wont ever give up.

There is a chemical on the market used by proffesional kennels to keep dogs from chewing the wooden homes in a kennel enviornment. It does smell and not recomended for in home use. I guess it would depend on how desperate you are.

Take the dog away from the things he's chewing.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Purchase bitter apple spray. It's a nontoxic spray that deters the puppy from chewing. It's not guaranteed. It worked fabulously for my girls but my brother's dog chewed right through it. In that case try some cayanne pepper. Mix some water with it to make a paste and smear it on the furniture. It won't take long for him to get the hint.

Good Luck

Answer 4

Try spraying sour apple spray on what you don't want your dog chewing on. Also try building up a chew toy habit for your dog. Try using a Kong toy with some treats or peanut butter hidden inside.

Answer 5

Make sure he has a lot of toys and bones to keep him occupied, and maybe try using a spray bottle and spraying him with water if he tries to chew, that might ward him off. Also, you can try something that tastes bitter to dogs (like vinegar maybe?) so when he chews he'll get a bad taste in his mouth....good luck!

Answer 6

I suspect that your husband may not like the dog
Does he have some sort of a chew toy? When this happens do you scold him right away? If not, the dog has no way of knowing he just did something wrong.

Answer 7

A dog should be trained on how to eat, walk with you, not to bark, potty training and sleep on its place etc. You can teach anything to your puppy, dogs get trained easily with some good instructions. If you want some good training tips visit https://tr.im/onlinedogtraining

If properly trained, they should also understand whistle and gesture equivalents for all the relevant commands, e.g. short whistle or finger raised sit, long whistle or flat hand lay down, and so on.

It's important that they also get gestures and whistles as voice may not be sufficient over long distances and under certain circumstances.

Answer 8

I like the bitter apple spray idea. I would also recommend obedience school. Since dogs often live more than 15 years, it seems worth it to train your dog to be a good companion.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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I liked it because this method it's gentle, simple and very effective.
Have a nice day