Particularly, shoes, remotes, and video games! I know this is typical for young dogs; to add, she is kept inside while we're gone during the day because we don't have a backyard. Until we move into our new properly-equipped house, any helpful tips to train her out of chewing things that we might accidentally leave down for her?
2007-12-09 03:21:22 · 12 answers · asked by musicEQUALSlife 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Take some time and puppy-proof your house! Puppies at this age may still be getting some adult teeth growing in... Get her own toys as well so she will keep herself occupied...kongs are good and simple :)
2007-12-09 03:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For one thing, keep everything in high places where she cant reach them. Like the second person said, puppy proof your house! A good idea is to find a room in which is mostly empty nad has no food or improtant stuff she can chew on. You know those dog fence things? Get some and meak and area or keep a room empty where you can keep he rwhen you go out. It is also smart to have a little area where she can sleep and just relax. GET A LOT OF CHEW TOYS! Go to the pet store and buy some toys. Maybe find an old pillow she wont tear easily and let her play wiht it? I know it is a pain when dogs chew up your favorite game and such, but she doesnt really know any better yet. If she chews up your remote scold her a little but and she should slowly learn what not to chew on.
Good Luck!
2007-12-09 03:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steps to prevent destructive chewing:
Match the pet to the lifestyle
When choosing a purebred puppy, prospective owners shouldn't simply pick the one with the cutest furry face. They should first investigate the breed's behavioral traits, including its tendency to chew. In addition, veterinarians, pet store personnel, and breeders can help prospective owners choose purebred or mixed-breed dogs that suit their lifestyles. For example, an easy-going person may be annoyed by a highly energetic puppy. Such a puppy is likely to become a chewer and may be restricted to the backyard, where it will probably dig or bark excessively. Eventually, the owner may give up on the puppy and take it to a shelter. On the other hand, young children, active individuals, or a high-energy household may intimidate or stress a quiet or shy puppy. This too can lead to destructive behavior, often as a form of stress release. Finally, a family that is out of the house eight to 12 hours a day may be better off with a different species of pet altogether (e.g. a cat, hamster, or reptile).
2007-12-09 03:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My lab is 8 months ancient and still cannot be left alone unless i'm wanting something to be chewed up. I am fortunate i will even get her to do just right at night for 4 or so hours with no need to go external (as i'm now not placing a 60lb canine in a crate).
2016-08-06 10:45:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should be in a crate during the day so she can't get into mischeif.
When you are home and catch her going for something she shouldn't tell her NO firmly, wait a second or two and offer her one of her own toys, praise her lavishly when she takes it. Also praise lavishly when she chews on her toys on her own. She may stop chewing the toy and come over to you, but she has gotten the message that you like it when she chews her own toys.
Also make everyone keep their things out the dogs reach.
2007-12-09 03:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get her one of those cheese-filled bones at the pet store, she will be occupied with getting the cheese out and will have the bone to chew on afterward.They are usually thick enough that she won't be able to break any off. This was a big help when my Lab was a puppy. And a Kong toy is another way to amuse her and keep her busy.
2007-12-09 03:33:41 · answer #6 · answered by kaycee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not going to train her not to chew. Puppies CHEW. You need to have a lot of different toys for her in a variety of textures. When you are away or at night, put her in a crate. Don't leave things lying around that you don't want chewed up. Puppies chew - that is just part of puppy hood and teething...
2007-12-09 03:28:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get her plenty of dogs toys that she can chew on. While I agree it is important to puppy proof your home, leave the dog toys out.
Additionally when you are home present the dog toys to her with a lot of encouragement and verbal rewards. I would buy a variety of chew toys, some dogs like plush toys, other rubber and still others like vinyl. My dogs love plush animal toys but not rubber chew toys as much.
If she is chewing on something that she should not be, give her a stern verbal correction, take it from her and replace it with an acceptable chewable item. Once she starts chewing on that give her positive verbal rewards.
2007-12-09 03:32:51 · answer #8 · answered by Lucy's Dog House 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're not supervising her or not home, put her in a crate so she can't get into anything. Give her some chew toys like nylabones and kongs so she has something to chew. You could also try bitter apple spray and spray it on things she normally chews.
2007-12-09 03:24:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a crate for when she's home alone or when you can't watch her. When you're around, make sure she knows what is hers to chew on and what is yours to not chew on.
Other than that, you just have to wait it out.
Also, don't expect puppy being outside to fix anything. She'll just probably start to dig or bark or chew on stuff outside.
2007-12-09 04:05:48 · answer #10 · answered by feral_akodon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋