How do I make my dog stop chewing?
I have a 9 month old Blue Heeler that I adore. She chews up everything: blankets, chair cushions, plants, shoes, golf cart seats. etc. My dad says if...
I have a 9 month old Blue Heeler that I adore. She chews up everything: blankets, chair cushions, plants, shoes, golf cart seats. etc. My dad says if she destroys one more thing, he is going to kill her. I don’t know how I can make her stop. I know it’s just a phase all young dogs go through, but she needs to stop now. If not… I won’t have my dog anymore.
Please help me save my dog?
Also, she is an outside dog. She runs around the yard constantly, and we play everyday when I get home. I have bought her rawhides, pig ears, cow hooves, and chew toys. And I have NEVER seen her chew on anything. My parents just assume she is the culprit, and nothing I say can convince them otherwise. I can not punish my dog when I never see her doing anything wrong.
I have a labrador retriever who is naturally inclined to chew EVERYTHING! I try to keep appropriate chew items for her on hand at all times (rawhide bones, fuzzy toys, balls, etc.) We play with them often to keep her busy and entertained and it seems that she really enjoys playing with her toys. For a teething puppy (as your dog is) they make toys that you can freeze that will help to numb her painful gums. Also, be very consistent with your punishment when your pup chews something she’s not supposed to. If you have a crate put the dog in it. Don’t leave her in there for more than five minutes because after a certain point the dog will not associate the punishment with the crime. Also, don’t punish the dog for something in the past (i.e. if you find the the dog has chewed your shoe sometime yesterday you can’t punish her now) because she will not be able to associate the punishment with the crime. Provide praise and encouragement when your dog behaves appropriately and remember that it IS just a phase. Puppies go through teething just like human babies do and the only reason she is chewing is because it is the only way she knows to alleviate the pain and discomfort she is feeling.
1) Crate train your dog. Look up how online. When you are not with the dog, keep the dog in the crate. Never let the dog roam freely by itself at such a young age. Don’t give the dog the opportunity to chew the house up. 2) You need to buy the dog some natural bones 2 chew. go to http://www.PetExtras.com and buy plenty of bones. My puppy doesn’t chew my house at all. Crate training is very important!
To stop it you have to tell her to stop when shes chewing on the furniture. Do not praise her at all this will encourage her to do this. This will take time but she will stop. I suggest you should start this right away because shes a puppy and when shes an adult she will still do this and it would be hard to teach her to stop. Maybe you can buy her a chewy toy or something, remember her teeth might be growing and it might hurt. You can easily buy bones at walgreens or target
crate her when you’re not home, so she can’t chew up anything. when you’re at the house, just keep an eye on her. when she grabs something, yell NO! and replace it with something she’s allowed to chew on. (bones, chew toys, etc.) you’ll have to watch her all the time. make sure you keep doors closed in the house, and just correct her the moment she grabs something that’s not her toy. she’ll get it quickly. she’s just a puppy. she also sounds like she’s bored. any chance of getting a daily walk?? tired dogs are dogs that are well behaved at home.
You need to get her toys to chew on. Dogs chew, esp. young dogs. Get hew some rawhide bones or a more sturdy plastic type bone like Nylabone. Make sure everytime she’s caught chewing on something other than the toys she knows she’s in trouble. She will grow out of it eventually but you need to make sure she does have something thats okay to chew on.
you cant its just the way dogs get their new teeth in
i have a tan staffy when he was 8 months old and he would chew everything. so i made a little dog yard every time he would chew something i would put him in there for a while and tell him off or if i catch him chewing stuff i grab it from his mouth and smack him on the nose but not hard just lightly and show him what he has done it might seem pretty stupid but i would say look what you have done i would say naughty in a deep voice so you could give that a shot.
I’m sorry to hear that your situation is so desperate. I would strongly suggest crate training her. Also, there are many products such as ‘Bitter Apple Spray’ that you can spray on the object that you don’t want her chewing on. Or, you buy a baby gate, and section off one room in your house that is ‘puppy-proofed’. If this does not work out, to protect your dog, you should surrender her to your local animal shelter. Killing a dog is not a solution to this problem. Do what is best for your dog even if it means making a difficult choice. Please do what is right.
Dogs chew because they are bored. You need to exercise your dog and yes she should be crated when you cant watch her. Do you take her for walks and does she get any play time with you? My dogs love their walks and chasing their ball. When she does go to chew on something she is not supposed to, take it away from her and give her something she is allowed to chew on, and dont yell at her, my trainer would always tell us they are not deaf, so dont yell.
1. No dog should be left unsupervised.
2. It is not a phase – all dogs like to chew, more or less.
3. Get Bitter Apple and spray things that she shouldnt chew.
3.1 If she is chewing something you do not want her to chew, remove it instantly (see #1) and replace it with something she should chew.
3.2 have no more than a few (2or 3) things that she should chew, NONE of which look like things she should not chew. Nyla-anything is very good, very heavy bones, Kong toys.
4. Blue Heelers need to work – if you trained her properly, she is through puppy kindergarten and at least one more obedience course. Do more. Bored dogs chew more than non-bored dogs.
No, you can always stop chewing. i have a 9 month old malitpoo. First all the stuff that is wood, plastic, metal, etc. put Tabasco sauce on it. It sounds mean but it works. pick up the stuff you can before you leave the house or go to bed. if you catch her in the act take it from her and (as told by trainer) flick her or tap her on the nose softly. You could also if that doesn’t work ask a trainer for advice.
Puppies, like babies, tend to explore the environment by putting things in their mouths. The problem, of course, is that not everything a pup finds lying around is appropriate to chew, and many things can be downright dangerous. Just as with a new baby, having a puppy requires a lifestyle adjustment.
Check these links for more information.
http://dogtime.com/stop-puppy-chewing-wilde-faq.html
http://dogtime.com/chewing-and-destructive-behavior-aspca.html
It is natural for a dog to chew. Unlike humans, dogs do not have toothbrushes to clean their teeth so they must chew. Unfortunately sometimes, that means that some of our precious things get torn to pieces. This is why you must make it absolutely clear to the dog what items are acceptable to chew – not stop the chewing. When ‘caught in the act’ take away the unwanted item and tell the dog a firm NO (don’t scream it). Then replace the item with something acceptable to chew on. This should keep the dog from chewing on any unwanted items in the house. You can also use chewing deterrents such as bitter apple spray, because sometimes you won’t catch them in the act and that should also help to reinforce what items are acceptable to chew on.
However, if your dog is excessively chewing and/or tearing up items when you are not home here is what I suggest you do in addition to the advice above. First crate train your animal. Some people believe this is cruel – and they are sadly mistaken. To them I ask, “Would you let a toddler have free rein of the house while you are not home?” I have heard of dogs chewing electrical wires and other dangerous household items (medicine bottles, cleaners, etc) – so leaving a puppy unattended where they can get into these items is irresponsible.
Secondly a lot of dogs chew when they are bored – and the breed that you listed is in the working dog family – so my bet, this is the real reason your dog is chewing (and it is one of the top reasons young dogs get turned into shelters before the age of 3 years). In addition to being in the class of the working breeds, remember your dog is young, and young dogs need a lot of exercise. And dogs need to run – not walk – RUN! Dogs were bred for thousands of years to do work for people, they were there to fulfill a job; it wasn’t until recently (last hundred years) this notion of the companion dog…and this holds especially true for your dog. Therefore you will need to do something to exercise his/her mind and body.
Let me ask, what sort of exercise is your dog getting? A walk or two a day? Not enough – not even close. What I would recommend is biking or scootering with your dog. If you already have a bike you can get an attachment for it and a pulling harness and you are ready to go. Two websites I would strongly recommend:
http://www.dogscooter.com
http://www.thedogoutdoors.com
Also, check your area for off-leash dog parks. Is your dog good with other dogs? But use caution – as dog parks can become over crowded and even though your dog may be friendly with other dogs, sometimes it can be overwhelming and the possibility of a dog fight occurring, is there.
I really hope that I could answer your question. And remember a tired dog is a happy owner!