My 15 week old westie pup continues to chew everything in sight even my new dining room table leg , any ideas?

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she also has a habit of picking up leaves and seed pods etc. in the garden and chews these , how can I get her to stop this as I am afraid she might pick up and swallow something dangerous to her health?

Answer 1

Ahh, the joys of terriers. I've owned small terriers for decades, this does include a westie, who was an awesome dog.

Apple bitters on the furniture, along with offering an acceptable chew toy as an alternative to items they shouldn't chew. Vicks Vapor rub works if the apple biters aren't a good deterrent.

Look into the kong toys, these are one of the most used items for chewers, and work for small and large dogs alike. My 7 month old aussie terrier acts the same way, as did my cairn, westie, yorke, and poodle.

Rake the yard, they are going to pick up sticks, leaves, pods, dirt, you name it, and chew as puppies. Ofering a more attractive chew toy in the yard works as well as indoors, but as long as there aren't any toxic substances in the yard you can be assured that the pup is pretty safe exploring & chewing outdoors.

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My 15 week old westie pup continues to chew everything in sight even my new dining room table leg , any ideas?
she also has a habit of picking up leaves and seed pods etc. in the garden and chews these , how can I get her to stop this as I am afraid she might pick up and swallow something dangerous to her health?

Answer 3

Your Westie is displaying normal puppy behavior. They are like human babies.....if it'll fit, they'll mouth, chew or eat it. It's your responsibility to see that they don't. There are several commerical products like Bitter Apple to spray on things she has chewed or will try to chew. Harmless, just tastes nasty and can deter her from going back to chew it. Since she is just a puppy, you might want to try keeping a leash on her and keeping her only in the room you are in. The leash will enable you to take her where you go in the house and keep an eye on her. Do not, however, leave her unattended with the leash on. If you catch her chewing something inappropriate, sternly tell her No!, and give her a substitute like her dog chewy or favorite toy.
And, of course, use a crate for periods of time that you aren't home, or a portable play yard or whatever safe method that can keep her contained while unsupervised. Puppies are cute, but they are sooo much work and take alot of time and consistent dedication.

Answer 4

my pup is also 15 weeks and I have read and tried that when he/she is in the house they need to be on a leash that you hold, that way you have the pup in your sight at all times ( the book said that you wouldn't leave a baby or toddler unattended so a pup should be watch at all times also). I give my pup pleanty of chew toys, because at this age he is teething and his mouth really hurts, and pups also get distracted from chewing your stuff if they have something for themselves. I don't think you can stop them from chewing leaves or pods, just make sure you don't let the pup loose around plants that can be dangerous, and I am sure you can find out which ones those are online. Good Luck!!

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15 week westie pup continues chew sight dining room table leg ideas

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Find what motivates your dog. Some dogs do anything for food. Some dogs do anything for Toys. Some do anything for a good petting. Some do anything for only one type of food, like cheese, or hotdog. Some only have interest in training for 5 minutes at a time, and others can go for an hour. Figure out what your dog is willing to work for, and then work with her in sessions that are no longer than she can tolerate. How to train your dog properly https://tr.im/SIjnC

Sign up for a dog obedience training class. It will not train your dog. It will give you training on how you can train your dog. Most people understand the idea of training, but there is a right and a wrong way to do it, and there is good and bad technique. Timing and consistency is very important, and it helps to have feedback of someone watching you who can help you improve your technique to get more efficient results with your dog.

However, she may be somewhat anxious around other dogs, sort of like the shy kid on the playground. She will benefit from continuing what you are doing as far as asking her to sit before entering, but there are more things along those lines that will help her to calmly go in and out of the dog park. She may also benefit from going in short bursts, or only when fewer dogs are present, or avoiding times when other dogs that make her nervous are present. Maybe she just plays loud - my brother's dog is this way - or maybe she is a dogpark bully - sorry it is possible. But more likely she is just a little anxious around new dogs and she wants to play but just doesn't quite know how to do that and still feel comfortable. Don't be surprised if your dog does not actually like the dog park, and maybe she would get more enjoyment and less stress out of simply going for a good walk somewhere else.

A wagging tail does not mean that your dog is happy or even comfortable with the situation. It means your dog is emotionally aroused. This could be a happy arousal, or it could be a nervous arousal, or it could be an aggressive arousal. Go youtube it, there are plenty of videos of 'vicious' dogs who are throwing a very aggressive fit of barking and snarling while their tail is wagging vigorously. Even police dogs who are not let off the leash to chase down a suspect can be lunging and barking and snarling, and their tails are still going.

Answer 7

Sounds like a normal puppy.....watch her very carefully. Keep her out of the garden.....use a leash! Do you have a crate? Buy her things that she CAN chew on like Kongs, nylabones etc. All can be found at petsmart. Everytime she chews on something bad, give her a toy in place of it. But don't give her too many toys or she will think EVERYTHING is a toy. Rotate between 3 - 5 toys for a puppy this age.

Answer 8

when my puppy was about two months .. i went through the same thing. they can hecka chew huh?? well .. after countless furniture destroyed .. i found that Bitter Apple (can be bought at almost any pet store, preferably Pet Smart or Petco =]) works the best. only 1 out of 10 dogs will actually like the taste. but most dogs despise the taste and smell.

the best way to keep your puppy from chewing is prevention. keep all things out of reach, and when u catch him chewing on something she's not supposed to give her a stern "no!" and give her one of her own toys immedietly. just keep a real close eye on her so she doesn't swallow anything dangerous.

good luck!!

Answer 9

It's very normal for a dog in that age and it will go on for a while. She hasn't changed her teeth yet and they love biting in whatever it is. Give her lotts of toys and if she bites in your things, You just have to say NO with a firm voice. Best you can do, but the behaviour is normal for her age. We have a Newfoundland of 9 months and she steals lotts of things and takes it out in the garden:-) If we are not in the near for a little while we put her in the hall and close the door with her toys. Works very well. The more you can keep an eye on her and caught her in the act, the sooner you can solv it. Good luck with her!

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