Ok so here's the story I have a 10 month old Siberian Husky/Labrador Mix who I adore more than anything. My dad on the other hand is not so crazy about him. Duke (the puppy) has a chewing problem. When I bring him inside he doesn't chew on anything except his chew bones..Outside though he's a holy terror He chews up lawn furniture, water hoses, plants, fences, wood for our fireplace, basically anything..
Now I understand he's been teething and I give him lots of "chewies" to help and it does..I've tried Bitter Apple, Bitter Yuck , Hot chili pepper, Cajun pepper, You name it I've tried it.
It was recommended that I try a shock training colar which I dittoed immediately.. I don't have the willpower to do that to Dukers.. and my brother would abuse it.. But main thing is we can't keep nice things in the backyard and its pissing my dad off because he really likes having the yards look nice which I understand...so I have got to get Duke to stop chewing........
any ideas? PLZ HELP!!!
2007-12-28 09:43:57 · 14 answers · asked by lacy w 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I already tried spraying stuff....Didn't do me a bit of good
2007-12-28 09:47:06 · update #1
Prevent how? Saying No works short term but rarely Do I actually catch him doing it he does it when he gets bored or a.k.a. when I'm at work/school
2007-12-28 09:48:25 · update #2
I've heard of the smell thing but once again I have to be around to work it and he doesn't do it when I'm home..and habanaro pepper? My dog eats chili peppers offf my plants....I don't think hot stuff is the way...Listerene might work but I'm worried about whether it might harm him or the furniture..
2007-12-28 09:51:32 · update #3
I actually do like the pen idea.......trust me he has a lot of rawhide...spoiled puppy...I might try the pen thing......I wonder If i can get some kind of shade thing for it...........Do you people think he might dig out of it..I don't need him to start digging
2007-12-28 09:53:19 · update #4
I've been through lots of training with Duke and he does well with it and trust me he knows absolutely who is boss me and my trainer made sure that we established that first thing in classes...I do walk him usually every day unless something comes up to where I can't...I think that your right about him being happy inside because he feels like he belongs...but I really really really really really despise going out in the backyard to play which is why we usually go to the park...
I'm sure that Cesar Milan is a great trainer and after watching his show I do think he is.. but i'm not interested in being pack leader.. I'm interested in teaching my friend how to quit chewing up my dad's lawn furniture
2007-12-28 10:00:43 · update #5
As for the training bit about disciplining him when he does something wrong and only rewarding him when he does something right I completely follow that Duke is a very well trained dog when people are HOME!!!!! It's when we're gone he turns into the holy terror of the dog world
2007-12-28 10:02:27 · update #6
I think there might be something you can spray the furniture with so it tastes bad to him..He needs something to chew on so buy him more chew toys, maybe some rawhide? If you'v really tried everything, then perhaps he should be limited while outside to a certain area. A friend of mine has a fenced-in area within her backyard for her dogs so they dont have to worry about them getting into their garden. Maybe you could try some variation of a pen?
I also have had a problem with my dog but it didnt take too much to get him to quit when I bought him some chew toys. Just as an extra precaution, I would give him a small swimming pool to play in during the day for a distraction and sometimes I'd leave the sprinkler on.
If all else fails, talk to a dog trainer.
2007-12-28 09:50:34 · answer #1 · answered by Axe 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dog Outdoor Furniture
2016-12-11 15:25:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was thinking Tabasco sauce, but it sounds like the dog doesn't care about any of that. I assume he has TONS of chews and all that in the yard as well as in the house, if not buy extra for "outside" only. I'm not even sure how you would fix that. Maybe you should spend time out there with him, and redirect his attention when he goes to chew, to a toy or chew stick. I assume you walk/run with him daily? If you don't then he probably has tons of built up energy that he NEEDS to burn thus causing the chewing.
Some toys that may help:
Kong's.
Tennis balls.
Tug of war toys.
Tendons/bully's/pig ear (these are chews)
Try every time he goes to chew redirect him to one of his chews/toys. Or try saying "no!" in a very firm voice? I would continue with the sprays you may have to spray often as they are outside, and any moisture will make them diluted or completely wash away.
2007-12-28 09:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by Kristi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a mix of listerine and water together in a spray bottle and lightly treat your outdoor furniture with it. Dogs tend to dislike the taste. 10:1 water listerine mixture to start with but you might have to make it stronger.
This is also a good way of stopping a pet from chewing on inside items as well because it rarely stains fabrics. (but always test spray it first)
This tip was given to me by a vet when my dog went nuts chewing on everything.
2007-12-28 09:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by Gene G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to work at a veterinarian's office, and we found that nine out of ten times the dog was needing his daily 30-45 minute walk. Dogs like to take a walk around their territory, with the leader of their pack - namely you. When they don't, frustration sets in, and they chew or bark, or act anxious. I bet he's not chewing inside because he's happy and feels like he belongs inside the house, but when outside, the tension sets in, especially when he hears the other dogs walking by with their pack leader. I'm pretty sure this will work. Just remember to make it a daily thing, and enjoy the feeling of being the leader - then all should be fine.
2007-12-28 09:54:27 · answer #5 · answered by roadrunner 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The following has ALWAYS worked for me:
Let the dog know who is in charge. You have to feel like you're in charge and believe you're in charge. This will help tremendously. Whenever your dog does something it's not supposed to, give it a firm no, and even a slap on the butt. (I am totally against animal cruelty, but none of the dogs that I've had have ever been scared of me because of a few firm taps)
Do not reward your dog until it does something good or is just being well-behaved.
Basically, make sure the dog knows it's being punished when it does something bad, and make sure it is rewarded when it is good.
2007-12-28 09:56:00 · answer #6 · answered by RyG 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-28 09:49:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A dog should be trained on how to eat, walk with you, not to bark, potty training and sleep on its place etc. You can teach anything to your puppy, dogs get trained easily with some good instructions. If you want some good training tips visit https://tr.im/cbcix
If properly trained, they should also understand whistle and gesture equivalents for all the relevant commands, e.g. short whistle or finger raised sit, long whistle or flat hand lay down, and so on.
It's important that they also get gestures and whistles as voice may not be sufficient over long distances and under certain circumstances.
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