I have a 8 year old German Shepard. She recently stopped wanted to go outside. Then when we do let her out for more then 10 minutes she starts to chew on the metal fence making her gums bleed. Why does she do this and how can we stop her. We have two other dogs, one being her sister. They go outside all the time and have no problems. And the dog that keeps chewing the fence is the dominant one so its not like they are bullying her. I dont know what to do. Any suggestions.
2007-12-13 14:23:27 · 10 answers · asked by Showers 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Her and her sister are the same age both 8, She is by far the dominant of the two. She is def. lazy. She likes going for walks but we have to practically drag her to go outside to use the bathroom. The rest of they day she sleeps. She does not really have bad breathe either so her teeth cant be too bad. Out of the three dogs we have she is the healthiest from what the vet said the last time.
2007-12-13 15:48:02 · update #1
Oh the only other time she has ever tried to chew the fence was fourth of july when people lit their fire works or thunder storms. But we live in a very secluded quiet area so not much noise.
2007-12-13 15:50:36 · update #2
i think you dog nerves are going haywire here,
she need to see your vet, and get some meds .to help calm her down ,
my other train of thought is your dog , has bad teeth .
i would suggest you , put her on a lead ,and walk her
keep her of the fence ......
and the other might be bullying her, she older right , you dont see , the other dog behavior till its too late , so i would further suggest , only let her out ,by her self , this passes
2007-12-13 14:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are commercial sprays that you can put on the fence that taste bitter and will keep her from chewing it but it sounds to me like an anxiety problem or health issue. The fact that she is 8 years old and just started this, suggests that it is not just boredom or a sudden issue with the other dogs. I would look for the cause of her stress.
2007-12-13 15:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by sunshine_diane8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 4 year German Shepard is eating her fence. I bought her a 10 x60 training lot and she still tore the fence. My dog also is crazy with fireworks and thunderstorms (bought her a thundershirt) She has the best food and treats. Lots of toys. I even bought her a puppy. Still she eats the fence. I had secured the fence with extra wire and blocks and telephone pole. And still she eats the fence. Her teeth are great. My vet comes to my house and checks her regularly (personal friend). I think it is just the way she is.
2014-08-05 09:42:53 · answer #3 · answered by Lora 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your dog is not retarded but I seriously question why you would choose a Spitz or why a reputable breeder would place one with you. They are known to be difficult to train, strong willed and tend to be aggressive. Clearly you have no experience with dogs and proper training exemplified by the fact that you have sent the dog out for training instead of investing the time to learn how to train the dog yourself. Owning a dog is a commitment of time and money that you owe to your dog to fulfill. It sounds to me like the dogs has little training and is frustrated and bored. It's like having a teenager, giving him no rules and locking him up with no interaction with others and being surprised when he has no life skills. Find a REPUTABLE obedience trainer immediately that only uses positive reinforcement (very important or you'll go backwards) and spend the time learning from the trainer how to train the dog yourself. Take the time to walk the dog at least once every day for at least half an hour to an hour. There are no shortcuts to responsible dog ownership!
2016-04-09 01:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like anxiety of some sort...poop on the fence? whew...don't think that is the answer.
My thought is that something outside the fence disturbed her.
Another animal maybe....inside the fence...challenge with siblings over dominance....
inside the home....any changes?
household disturbances with humans, change in routines, food, med's, shots?
beyond that it's looking at exercise, health checkup...at the age it might be thyroid off etc.
Take her off for a walk by yourselves. Try to notice any physical changes...hips moving ok? lay her down on her back and give her a good massage, feel anything different? lumps, lymph nodes swollen...anything different in any other areas except the chain biting?
2007-12-13 14:45:53 · answer #5 · answered by buzzword07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog seems to have alot of pent-up energy. Just letting her out in the backyard isn't enough. Two good half hour walks a day should release some of the tension. She is just a bored dog.
2007-12-13 14:31:06 · answer #6 · answered by Christina S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another possibility is that the dog is trying to supplement something that is lacking in her diet. Very often, people and animals turn to eating unnatural food objects if they are deficient in something. You might try to find out what the dog needs in her diet and see if that helps.
2007-12-13 14:39:50 · answer #7 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put hot sauce on the fence where she chews it. Tabasco will work, use it for a while and she will stop.
2007-12-13 14:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by LoVeAPBT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try using a basket muzzle, it will still allow her to bark, pant and be comfortable, but will not allow chewing or eating inappropriate things.
Good Luck.
Tanya
2007-12-13 15:06:13 · answer #9 · answered by Tanya O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think theres something you put on places that keeps the dog away.
or you can put dog poop on it. scrape some dog poop on the fence.
i read somewhere dogs hate their own smell of poop.
and when my dogs used to dig, i wuold put their poop in the dirt where they dug and they dont dig anymore
2007-12-13 14:27:50 · answer #10 · answered by ashley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋