He is trained in all other aspects of obedience, but he still get a thrill from chewing on expensive, permanent, household things. I can’t cover it up from my husband for to much longer. Any ideas?
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Purchase bitter apple spray. It’s a nontoxic spray that deters the puppy from chewing. It’s not guaranteed. It worked fabulously for my girls but my brother’s dog chewed right through it. In that case try some cayanne pepper. Mix some water with it to make a paste and smear it on the furniture. It won’t take long for him to get the hint.
Good Luck
Try bitter apple spray (My dog likes it…) or a dab of tabasco sauce
Try spraying bitter apple on the corners of the furniture.
Try spraying sour apple spray on what you don’t want your dog chewing on. Also try building up a chew toy habit for your dog. Try using a Kong toy with some treats or peanut butter hidden inside.
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I like the bitter apple spray idea. I would also recommend obedience school. Since dogs often live more than 15 years, it seems worth it to train your dog to be a good companion.
Make sure he has a lot of toys and bones to keep him occupied, and maybe try using a spray bottle and spraying him with water if he tries to chew, that might ward him off. Also, you can try something that tastes bitter to dogs (like vinegar maybe?) so when he chews he’ll get a bad taste in his mouth….good luck!
Bubble gum, if he don’t swallow it.
I suspect that your husband may not like the dog
Does he have some sort of a chew toy? When this happens do you scold him right away? If not, the dog has no way of knowing he just did something wrong.
Its best to give him a chew toy.
Good luck!
As a prof. dog trainer and graduate of animal psyic. I can tell you but it doesnt mean it’ll work. However it’s your best shot.
IF the dog has started already, that means it’s going to want to continue. It has already convienced him or herself this is OK.
The only way to correct a dog is INSTANTLY! You must catch the dog in the action or violation and give it a good stern NO!
the word NO is the most important word the dog will learn.
YOU CANT correct a dog later or after the fact. The pup OR dog wont understand later. I have verbally scolded the dog myself later and I know better. The dog just doesnt understand. You must catch the dog in the act and scold instantly.
Best cure is having lots of chew toys. If the pup likes wood get it a stick. Bad advise though the dog can get a splinter in it’s gums.
A sock with a knot in it is traditional.. This is called a chew sock. Then one without a knot. This is called a play rag. You must play tug od war with the dog as often as possible.
IMPORTANT….alway’s let the dog win tug of war. Stretch the tug out further and further until the dog wont ever give up.
There is a chemical on the market used by proffesional kennels to keep dogs from chewing the wooden homes in a kennel enviornment. It does smell and not recomended for in home use. I guess it would depend on how desperate you are.
Take the dog away from the things he’s chewing.
Most dogs I’ve seen chew…do it out of bordem…make sure he has lots of chew toys… ( my dog had to have 4-5 raw hides at the same time..wasn’t happy with just one)…..immediately when you catch him chewing on something he’s not suppose to be….scold him..then give him something he is allowed to chew….this will teach him what he can and cannot chew on….here is the guide I followed:
Boredom or Stress – Dogs may chew when they are bored, stressed or anxious. If chewing helps relieve the boredom or stress, it will most likely be repeated again and again because it is self-reinforcing. Now you have a bad habit that is hard to break.
Problem Solving Techniques
Puppies can be taught at an early age to limit their chewing to a few appropriate objects, but they should never have the run of the house. Not unlike caring for a toddler, you should always be aware of where your uncrated pup is and what he/she is doing.
When you catch your puppy or dog in the act of chewing on something you do not want him to chew, say “no…chew toy,” then redirect the dog to the appropriate toy and give lots of praise. This is an instructive reprimand, which teaches the dog he is doing something wrong (no) and what he is supposed to be doing (chew toy). Correct a shy dog with a gentle “no”; use a firmer “No!” with a more stubborn dog.
Keep your dog confined to a kennel or crate when you cannot watch him. Make sure he has a toy in the kennel or crate that he can chew on. You can confine your puppy to one room or area, like the kitchen or laundry room, where there are fewer chewable items. A puppy gate may be useful for this purpose. However, even a kitchen or laundry room will have walls, floors or molding that could be damaged by a curious puppy. Always supervise your puppy when he is out and be ready to redirect the dog’s chewing on something unacceptable by offering an acceptable chew toy.
Give your puppy a variety of hard rubber balls, kong toys, nylon bones and knotted ropes to chew on. Make sure the toys do not squeak or contain bells. Soft, squeaky toys are fun for small puppies and for games of fetch, but are not sturdy enough for chewing exercises for older pups. Supervise your puppy or dog with any new toys to make sure it is the right toy for your dog. Some dogs will destroy their new toys in seconds, even ones that say they are for aggressive chewers. Make sure the dog is not chewing off bits and pieces and swallowing them. Rotate the toys on a weekly basis. That way, your dog will not become bored with his toys and look for new toys to play with–like shoes, rugs, furniture, etc.
If your dog seems to be bored with the same old chew toys, try offering a special treat. Take some cheese, peanut butter or cut-up a hot dog. Stuff that food into a hollow bone or Kong toy and give the dog the treat. Or buy a Buster Cube or similar food cube-type toy. Fill it with your dog’s kibble and as the dog rolls the toy around, the food drops out. This should keep your dog busy and out of trouble for a while.
Hope this helps!!