is there anyone that can help me my dog is a pupy i am worried
2007-03-24 11:52:58 · 9 answers · asked by se_lols_how_cute_i_am_love_y 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
well keep him in a cage and give him a toy and if he goes in for 2 days he gets a treat
2007-03-24 15:20:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello there!
There are a few ways to handle this situation in a positive way that will benefit you and your dog.
Behavioral Techniques
1) Elimination: Remove any objects that the dog chews on and eliminate the problem altogether.
2) If he's chewing on objects that you can't remove/put away, then you can purchase items (sprays) at your local pet store that have an unpleasant taste. The next time the dog chews onto a sprayed item he will associate the bad taste with the item that is chewed - thereby eliminating the behavior.
3) Provide an adequate supply of acceptable chew toys and play things for your dog, to keep him busy.
4) Providing extra activity during the day can help to eradicate this kind of behavior. Giving your dog an extra 20 minute walk in the park daily may help to reduce this problem (since you're basically wearing him out)
5) For puppies: If your dog is a puppy then he's probably teething. One of the things I've used from experience, is ice cubes!
Ice cubes help to numb the area, are cold, provide an extra little bit of comfort and will help with the chewing.
Always remember that you should punish the behavior, NOT the animal!
Hope this helps!
2007-03-24 19:05:21 · answer #2 · answered by mroof! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get some "Bitter Apple" at a pet store and spray it on the items your puppy is chewing on. It's safe on most everything. The taste is nasty so the puppy won't like it.
Also make sure to provide plenty of toys for your puppy. Fat Cat makes great durable squeaky toys that have been great for my bulldog (Big Mean Kitty is a favorite). Also Nyla bones for those little teeth to chew on.
A puppy is just like a teething baby and chewing stuff helps the hurt. When your puppy chews something he's not supposed to, be stern in your discipline but no hitting - a stern NO will do the trick - and then offer an appropriate option. Your puppy will learn that the toys are good and the shoes/furniture are bad. Lots of positive attention when the puppy is good is always the best. Be patient. Your puppy is learning.
2007-03-24 19:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by PK211 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to worry about, this is just a stage and it will pass! To help you get through this stage here are some suggestions. Get your dog lots of their own chew toys, put them in a box near where the dog hangs out and let the dog chose a toy as they wish. If no one is there to supervise the dog, meaning both eyes on the puppy at all times, then the puppy should be put somewhere that is puppy proofed, i.e. crate, laundry room, behind a baby gate in the kitchen. We put babies in play pens and cribs to keep them out of trouble, why not puppies also? I would also get into some sort of training so you can at least teach the dog "leave it" and "drop it" That will help a lot! Good Luck!
2007-03-24 19:24:09 · answer #4 · answered by Melinda E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well fist off you never hit a dog, they don't understand. You should try to catch it when it is chewing on something and let it know that that is wrong by saying "No" in fairly loud tone, but not screaming, and then when she doesn't chew on something reward her. And most puppies grow out of that stage. I also strongly disprove of crate training because then the dog is just locked in a cage and can't get rid of extra energy and then when is let out will be hyper.
2007-03-24 19:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by guys~r~confusing 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this is happening when you aren't home, then you should be crate training him so he can't get to your stuff, and better than that, can't get into anything that will hurt / kill him.
If this is happening when you are there, you take from him what he is chewing and you replace it with something that is acceptable for him to chew.
You have to be consistent so that he learns what is his to play with, and what he should not touch. You should also go thru your house and put up anything that he shouldn't be around, hanging cords, anything he could easily pull over, kids toys, anything that is dangerous or poisonous, get it up and out of the way.
2007-03-24 19:06:43 · answer #6 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's just probably teething. You know those little rubber dog toys that you can find @ petco or petsmart? Those might help. Or, if situation gets worse, you can find one of those frozen little dog toys. But it mostly depends on what the dog chews on. Sorry that your stuff's getting torn up. Ouch.
2007-03-24 19:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by Dracon Sparrow 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
puppys chew! It is because they have to get rid of their baby teeth, bit like when a child is teething. Buy it a ball that you can put treats in, it will amuse it for hours. It will stop, eventually.
2007-03-24 18:58:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
have your family pick up their things,, crate train your dog,, and get into obedience school..... make sure you have tons and tons of things for your puppy to chew on that are appropriate
2007-03-24 18:58:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋