How do I get my puppy to .......................?

Question

stop chewing/eating the mulch? I am afraid it's going to hurt her digestive system. It isn't the same as trying to chew on stuff on the inside of the house because I can distract her with something else. When she is going for the mulch, nothing distracts her, she has a one track mind for it. We can yell, say no, call her name, throw a different toy, all fruitless. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

To begin this type of dog training, you must first realize that all dogs chew. Dogs need to chew. So when you begin, make sure you have several things that are ok for your dog to chew on. Then begin your dog training by keeping all of your dogs chewing toys in one location.

This way, your dog will learn to associate this spot with his or her chew toys. You must do this in order for this type of dog training to work. Try to have the dog toys in a "toy box" for your dog.

During this dog training, never spank or hit your dog if you catch it chewing on something it is not allowed to. Instead, for effective dog training, praise your dog and pet it when it chews on what it is supposed to chew on.

It has been shown that dogs respond much better to positive praise and positive dog training. If the dog continues to chew on things that it shouldn't, verbally reprimand it. Your tone of voice will be enough punishment and is the only punishment necessary for this kind of dog training.

Another method of dog training you can try is to put a taste deterrent on the items your dog shouldn't chew. This Dog Training chew deterrent is called "bitter apple" and it is available at most pet stores.

These are the most effective means of dog training that will teach your dog not to chew on inappropriate things. If you follow all of these aspects, your dog training should go more smoothly.

Dog training can be a fun and rewarding experience...as long as all of your favorite things aren't chewed up in the process! Keep calm and be patient to achieve good results.

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Answer 2

if she is over 6 months get a prong collar. They give a correction nip on the neck like a mom or alpha dog. Attach a tab( 1 foot leash) to the d ring. When she goes for the much say no! and give a quick tug and release. If she is under 6 months use a regular collar and try the same thing. Always keep and eye on her around the mulch and correct her every time and go play with her somewhere else in the yard.

Answer 3

Some people use bitter apple or tabasco sauce. Neither one deterred my pups (who liked to nosh on twigs). A prong collar was the only thing that stopped my very stubborn dog from going where she wasn't supposed to. I also tried to get as many "safe" things for her to chew on as possible, because pups have a strong urge to chew and it's uncomfortable for them not to have anything. I filled a Kong (a popular hollow rubber dog toy) with peanut butter and that kept her happy for hours at a time.

And the poster above is right! Dogs will eat the craziest things when you're not looking. Once we picked my Lab pup up from the kennel and the employees asked if our dog was a music lover. It turns out she had eaten a cassette tape of "Les Miserables" (not the casing, just the tape) and they had to pull all 2 hours of the tape out of her backside. That was 6 years ago and they still talk about "the cassette tape" dog (who is now a healthy and trouble-free model citizen).

Answer 4

My dog eats much too... I don't understand it. I also don't believe in discipline.. I don't think it works. I read something that said "it's easier to teach a dog to do what you want ,than what you don't want them to do" I found his favorite treat and I walk by him with it. Walk away quickly call him and then praise and cookie. Now I just say his name and he pays attention. Doesn't always get a cookie now, but it distracts him so he loses focus on the mulch. What is it about mulch anyway?

Answer 5

Get an old soda can, put rocks in it, and when he begins eating the mulch again, shake the can vigerously. They hate the sound. If you shake the can everytime he eats the mulch, he will stop eating it to avoid the can of rocks.

Answer 6

Black pepper applied to mulch.Dog-no-no spray tastes bad.Finally a leash,this is not a spot she needs to be allowed in.if you remove her from the problem and are able to not make such a fuss,she'll forget.She likes the attention,however negative or positive because I can almost see ya begging her to leave it alone.Finally,training classes are in order, you need to be a firm and confident leader to your dog.Right now shes leading you.
Rowan

Answer 7

it's okay for them to chew on things. At that age their teeth "itch" which makes them chew. try buying some dog toys and bones. My dog ate so much stuff when he was a pup I'm surprised he lived. He ate things such as steak knives, a lb of chocolate, tampons, shoes, clothes, cryons, markers, ink pens, etc... He ate anything and everything he could find.

Answer 8

a couple of suggestions for you

@ try putting pepper on it as she will end up snezzing when she goes near it an they don't like pepper

@pulling her away and telling her no in a firm voice then progress to just saying no without pulling her away when she does that show her lots off affection.

Answer 9

ya i would try pulling her away and telling her that thats not for her to eat and if it doesnt work theres this stuff in the pets stores that you can buy to spray on anything that you dont want to dog to chew or eat in this situation and it taste bad to them and they will hopfuly stop doing it!! try it!!

Answer 10

Leash