I just got a new puppy. She's a Cairn Terrier/ Chihuahua mix and she won't stop biting things. Hair, paper, feet, fingers, anything she can get her teeth on. It's starting to become a problem. She's been eating things and then pooping them out, things such as ear plugs. How can I get her to stop chewing on things?
2007-09-11 08:56:52 · 11 answers · asked by MJ 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She's teething. Get her some puppy teething toys. Also, give her ice cubes small enough for her to chew on and it relieves some of the discomfort from teething. You can put ice cubes in her dog bowl.
Kennel training is a very good idea. I agree with the previous poster. It's always worked for me. My Toy Poodle (Marshall) just stopped teething and I didn't have any issues. He loved the ice cubes.
2007-09-11 09:03:15 · answer #1 · answered by Meg...Out of Hybernation 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on her age. If she's between 3 and 5 months old she's teething and that is a major thing for her now. Make sure she has her own toys to play with. When she goes for what does not belong to her, like your feet, tell her a very firm "NO" and then give her a toy. Tell her how good she is when she starts to play with the toy. She'll get the hint soon enough. Be consistent with her and only time will work it out.
Don't give her old socks or shoes as she will not be able to tell what are old and what are new.
2007-09-11 09:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by Suzy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's a puppy. She is teething. You can NOT get her to stop chewing on things. What you have to do is put everything up that she could choke on then give her toys to chew on. You may want to consider kennel training her. Always put her in a safe place when you can't watch her. She WILL outgrow this but it probably won't be anytime soon. I'm going through it too with my 6 month old german shepherd. Good luck!
2007-09-11 09:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is this spray at the pet store you can spray it on items the pup likes to chew and it will leave a very bitter taste in her mouth. It is non toxic and safe for kids, and furniture. It has no odor. Also recommendeed giving designated chew toys like a shoe and buy her a chew toys (a few)
Sorry I cant remember the name of the spray
2007-09-11 09:06:41 · answer #4 · answered by staymay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off stop leaving things like ear plugs within her reach. Second you can scold her ever time she bites and firmly say NO then you can buy her some toys and give them to her when she is chewing things like you and your hair. Replace it with the toy. If that doesn't work try apple bitter spray.
2007-09-11 09:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by stacy g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him puppy matters to chunk on-they've plenty of "puppy toys" at Pet Smart. And in the event you see your dog chewing on whatever he isn't supose to mention "NO" and substitute it along with his toy after which gift him. Now he would possibly return to the item he isn't supose to bite (that is for him to make certain that it is a no,no) simply deliver him again the toy-even play with him to make it amusing. Dogs believe in B&W it's both k or no longer k-there are little or no exceptions to their concept. Praise, compliment after they do well. You wish this puppy to love you. Just be persistant and the 2 of you are going to be first-rate neighbors.
2016-09-05 10:21:24 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supply him canine matters to bite on-they've a number of "dog toys" at Pet sensible. And if you see your dog chewing on anything he isn't supose to say "NO" and exchange it with his toy and then reward him. Now he may work again to the object he is not supose to chunk (that is for him to ensure that this can be a no,no) simply supply him again the toy-even play with him to make it fun. Dogs believe in B&W it's either ok or not okay-there are little or no exceptions to their notion. Reward, praise after they do good. You wish to have this pup to like you. Simply be persistant and the 2 of you are going to be great acquaintances.
2016-08-04 15:38:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog is just teething Don't worry, If the puppy still bites later one, Take the dog to a trainer.
2007-09-11 09:04:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes a puppy she is teething u need to buy her bones and chew toys so she wont chew on u!! Good Luck!!
2007-09-11 09:09:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a water bottle and squirt her everytime you catch her doing it. it will take awhile to train her out of it but if you don't then when she is done teething she will think it is ok to chew anything she wants
2007-09-11 09:04:55 · answer #10 · answered by tropiccountrygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋