Golden Retriever keeps chewing on furniture?

Question

I have a one year old Golden Retriever male. When he was a young puppy he would chew on anything made of wood or the drywall. He eventually seems to have grown out of this phase. Lately, he has started up again... this time with avengence. In a 30 minute period being unattended, he chew completely threw the leg of a chair, took a chunk out of the side of a table and almost chewed threw the leg of a desk. I dont know what to do to make him stop. He is such a loyal dog otherwise. I am to the point where I might need to get rid of him or risk having no furniture left. This is my last hope. When I catch him chewing I yell "no" and he stops. As soon as I walk away he starts back up. It almost seems as if he is chewing out of spite.

I have tried several different sprays in attempt to make him stop. He licks the stuff off as if he likes it.

Answer 1

red pepper the furniture legs.

or use a spray deterrent

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Answer 2

There are 4 things that will help and you need to do all 4.

First get a dog crate aka hard side carrier that is big enough for him to turn around in. WallMart and pet stores and feed stores sell them. They are not cheap but neither is new furniture. New they would probably be $50 mopre or less maybe less. Livestock auctions often have these second hand for under $20. Pup stays in his crate unless you are immediately there to supervise him. For tonight try the bathroom or laundry room being sure you do not have anything in there that he can get hurt or poisioned by getting into.

Second get a good flexi leash and give him a LOT of exercise...a lot like enough to tire him out as often as you can - at least once or twice a day. If you are not physically up to a long walk or mild run toss something for him to chase and bring back while you sit on the steps and wait for him.. He may well be bored and chewing for something to do or have too much nervous energy.

Third get bitter apple or other such bad tasting but harmless product and coat all potential chewing places. Get a water pistol too. He'll dislike the taste if he chews and he'll dislike the squirt of water you aim for his face too. Tell him NO firmly but quietly. He does not need to think this is exciting and a game as he may if you sound aggitated or excited.

Fourth get this pup into obedience classes ASAP. There is a cost of course but a lot less than getting more new furniture. He needs to learn that you are Alpha (boss) and he needs some basic manners and the sense of responsibility for himself that comes with learning obedience. If he has had some training he needs a refresher course ASAP because he has lost some of what he learned.

If you can't or aren't willing to do all 4 of these and do not have a safe fenced ourdoor run with a good doghouse for shelter please do a Yahoo search for the nearest Golden Retriever rescue group and find him a home where they can do this for him.

Answer 3

Sounds just like my pooch. Some dogs are aggressive chewers- and if yours is chewing through furniture that quick I'd say yours is too-just like mine! Whenever we left she would chew stuff. We go through a lot of toys, bones(her fav and they last longer than chews and keep her teeth nice and white), and chews. Whenever he goes to chew furniture you have to say "no" and hand him the chew or whatever instead; and then praise him. I really think my dog has separation anxiety, so when I am home I give her as much attention as possible by playing and running her. All these things seemed to have really helped, and now she very rarely chews anything. And when she does its like a toilet paper roll or something small. Good luck:)

Answer 4

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 5

ARE YOU JOKING? No, really ... ARE YOU JOKING? If you are, it's not funny. If you are not, then try to get over yourself for a couple of minutes and read on ... that is, if you really love your dog.
First and foremost, YOU are responsible for his behavior today. You failed at being smarter than the puppy when you chose to allow him to chew THROUGH DRYWALL, conveniently labelling that a "phase." Your puppy evolved through your complacency. Now he has bigger teeth and a stronger jaw. You have raised a wood-chipper through your own laziness.
Now you are looking for a last hope because you yell "no!?" Now this devoted dog is facing the pound because YOU have FAILED HIM?!?!? That's rich. How convenient that you have decided he is chewing out of spite. Yeah, and the next thing you know, he'll have repainted the place pink, right? Listen, do the right thing and contact the closest Golden Retreiver Club advocate. Tell him/her that your dog is too much for you to handle. Give him a chance right now. Later on in your life, you might consider getting a dog again and maybe then you will have more time to commit to reading everything about the breed BEFORE you make another promise that you cannot keep.l

Answer 6

Does he have any chew toys that are appropriate? I have two goldens and they chew on their nylabones and never touch the furniture. This breed likes to have toys to chew and things to carry around. Anytime you see him chewling something inappropriate, tell him no and give him something that is OK.

Answer 7

Does he have enough large, indestructible chew toys?
He is still a puppy. He may chew out of boredom, or a need for attention, or simply for the fun of it. Certain breeds are more prone to chewing than others. He is probably a large dog, and would benefit from puppy or dog training classes. Retrievers are very active dogs, and love water. Are you in an area where he can have a small kiddie pool set up? You can put his treats or toys in for him to "retrieve". It will be fun for both of you.
Kong toys are a large, hollow rubber toy that you can give to your dog. They love to chew on them. I bought a small one and would put treats in it, or place a dab of peanut butter on the outside. My dogs loved it.

Answer 8

Remember NEVER EVER physically hurt your dog it never teaches them anything it does NOT teach them to obey you it teaches them to fear you. if you want him to obey you you need to learn proper training tecniques you can find these on the internet.
It is very very simple, dogs do things like dig or chewing on thing when they are bored. He needs toys and stimulation walks and games. Whether you tell him no or not he will do it because he is bored out of his furry little mind.
Spend more time with him, play games get him excited take him to the park and let him meet other dogs (if he is antisocial then take him to a training group to make him more social) dogs are very social animals and need company and plenty of playtime and exploring.
Imagine your self as your dog and think about whether you would feel bored? does he just sit at home while your out all day at work or where ever you go? does he go in the backyard? does he get walked once or twice daily? does he get lots of playtime or just lay there with absolutely nothing to do?
If you go out in the day take him for a walk before you go out each day itll take the edge off for him and you leave toys for him and give him loads of attention.

Answer 9

At about a year old they will loose they baby teeth and start chewing things. Keep large bones handy for him.When he chews on furniture tell him no and give him his bone.

Answer 10

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/Oy0xT

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 11

Crate him......and them give him what he is allowed to chew on. Don't use the crate as a punishment but as a form of detention. When he learns to only chew on his toys then leave him unattended. Praise him when he chews his stuff, but scold him when he chews yours.