My dog's not chewin the chew toy?

Question

I have been buying many different types of chew toys for my dog, but she still chews on everything else except the toy! I bought the ones that she can eat to clean her teeth, she eats those but when those aren't around she still chews away, how can i get her to chew the toy?

She's 5 months old and is a Daschund

Answer 1

My westie pup did the same thing when he was little. I found that he grew out of that "puppy" behavior as he grew up. I also agree with another post that you do have to find out about your pup's "chew style". If you find that they are chewing on harder things then get toys to match that - if they are more inquisitive then try a plush "squeaker" toy, but make sure that they will not just "thrash" up that toy and pull out all the stuffing!
What ever you do get, just make sure it is safe for you puppy :)
Good Luck and have a great time playing with your pup!

Answer 2

I had the same problem with my Rat Terrier. He would not have anything to do with chew toys or bones... One day I bought him a cloth toy with a sqeuaker in it. He loved it! After a while he tore it to pieces... I bought him another one and he tore it to pieces in just a few minutes. So I started buying him the rope toys with the big knots on the end... He hasn't chewed anything else since then. Only problem is he leaves little strings all over the place... Oh well... at least he's happy. :)

Answer 3

Okay people.

Again, why answer if you don't REALLY know!!!

The answer is this -

The dog thinks all things in the house are his to chew.

I know you want to spoil you dog with lots of toys. TAKE THEM ALL AWAY EXCEPT FOR ONE SINGLE TOY. HIS FAVORITE ONE. Thats the only one he gets.

When you dog chews something he's not supposed to - and you'll be watching. You say "no" and then take the object away. Act like thats YOUR object. stick that ONE TOY in his mouth. when it's in there you say "good boy" . He'll learn fast!

When he gets the hang of it you can introduce one more toy at a time. but not until he gets it down!!

Answer 4

She may not realize she's supposed to chew on the toys. It might be a little messy, but you could try dabbing a little peanut butter on the toy at first. Also, some of the hard bone-shaped chew toys have chicken or beef flavoring in them, and they last a long time.

Answer 5

I have a Dapple Dachshund. When she was little she did the same thing. I had to watch her and when she would chew on something that she was not suppose to, I would holler NO and swat her with a newspaper just hard enough to scare her. Within a few days after doing this, when she would start to chew on something she was not suppose to, I would Holler No and she would stop and look at me and move away. It takes training but as she gets older with your Love and Guidance, she will learn. Congrats BTW, I have had many dogs and my dachshund is by far the smartest and most affectionate dog I have ever had.

Answer 6

You just gotta find the right toy for her chewing style... some dogs are aggressive chewers like my dog.. which means they prefer really hard durable chews like Nylabone, Kong, solid rubber balls etc otherwise they will destroy it and move on to the next thing.. for these dogs you need something that lasts and is virtually indestructible. Other dogs are more passive chewers they prefer softer less durable toys because they like to savour things and dont often destroy their toys. The softer Nylabones, rope toys, treat balls etc are good for these dogs... It will take a while to find out what type your dog is just watch how she chews things... does she like to destroy them right away? if so get durable toys that are challenging to chew on and dont easily fall apart.... or does she keep them fairly unscathed to play with another day? if so get toys that are soft and plush or less hard and indestructible.

Answer 7

The method I use is thus: when I come home with a new toy or a Nylabone I rub it in the crook of my arm &/or my neck to get my scent on it then give it to the pup. This normally gets the puppy interested in the toy. You are the object of your dog's affection & your scent is very attractive to it.

Answer 8

Sometimes you just have to wait for them to grow out of it. Just remember that your dog is still a baby, and you should puppy-proof your house for your puppy just like you would baby-proof for a human baby. You just have to learn not to leave things in the baby's reach. Honestly, my dogs were all like that to some degree until they got to be about 2 years old, and then all of a sudden it just stopped.

Until your baby grows up, just make sure you keep those chews around that she does like, and put away everything that you don't want her to chew on. And remember, your dog is not a bad dog, she is just testing her boundaries and exploring the world around her like any other child!

Answer 9

It sounds like she's a fairly aggressive chewer, and those soft and/or squeaky toys just won't stand up to that kind of treatment for long. Have you considered an old-fashioned India Rubber ball? They're available at most dollar stores and toy departments, quite cheaply. We had one for our old dog for years, and passed it to the pup after him ... the balls are incredibly sturdy, and chewy enough to present a challenge and keep your pup occupied. Don't forget to make the ball a fun object that your dog will WANT to have ... throw it, bounce it, pretend to take it away from her, PLAY WITH HER! They get bored very quickly at that age, and need constant stimulation. Please don't expect her to amuse herself.

Answer 10

These dogs are so cute and cool!make the toy act like it is fighting the dog.Like use the end and push against the nose again and again then the dog will act like it is going to kill it.It should keep attacking it.I have one of these dogs,It is 3yrs old.