Stopping Dogs from Chewing?

[T-TOPPS5.0]

Anybody have any ideas on how to stop a 5 month old puppy from chewing up the wooden patio poles? Is there a spray or anything that anybody knows of that keeps them from doing this? He has chew toys and tears them up. But then he moves on to the wood. My girls mom just had it built two weeks ago. She doesnt want to get rid of him, but she cant have him chewing up everything in sight. tia

[4DRSS]

Anybody have any ideas on how to stop a 5 month old puppy from chewing up the wooden patio poles? Is there a spray or anything that anybody knows of that keeps them from doing this? He has chew toys and tears them up. But then he moves on to the wood. My girls mom just had it built two weeks ago. She doesnt want to get rid of him, but she cant have him chewing up everything in sight. tia

There are sprays, but not sure how effective they are. Pile up his dog shit around what he's chewing and he should leave it alone.

Is the dog left outside alone? If so, and you aren't supervising it all the time, gonna make things much harder.

[AdamLX]

Anybody have any ideas on how to stop a 5 month old puppy from chewing up the wooden patio poles? Is there a spray or anything that anybody knows of that keeps them from doing this? He has chew toys and tears them up. But then he moves on to the wood. My girls mom just had it built two weeks ago. She doesnt want to get rid of him, but she cant have him chewing up everything in sight. tia

There is a spray that is bitter tasting to dogs that you can use. Several types to chose from.

[sc281_99-0135]

Just get the pepper vinegar you use for roast beef and put it on what hes chewing. Once he reakizes it will burn his tongue he wont go near it ever again.

[T-TOPPS5.0]

There are sprays, but not sure how effective they are. Pile up his dog shit around what he's chewing and he should leave it alone.

Is the dog left outside alone? If so, and you aren't supervising it all the time, gonna make things much harder.
Yes he is outside and alone through the day. It is my GF's mothers's puppy. So while everybody is at work, he is left outside.

There is a spray that is bitter tasting to dogs that you can use. Several types to chose from.

This is kind of what I am looking for. Do you know where I can pick this up from? Or who carries them so I can go look?

[Justa4banger]

Take a simliar size piece of wood and BEAT HIS FUCKING ASS!!!!!!!!. that will stop the stupidity.

Fuck all those sprays and pussy ways of fixing bad dog habits, DISCIPLINE him by showing him that if he continues ....it will hurt ALOT!!

[4DRSS]

Take a simliar size piece of wood and BEAT HIS FUCKING ASS!!!!!!!!. that will stop the stupidity.

Fuck all those sprays and pussy ways of fixing bad dog habits, DISCIPLINE him by showing him that if he continues ....it will hurt ALOT!!

Hard to discipline the dog if you don't catch them in the act. Hit him after the fact, the dog just gets confused & scared and begins distrusting you, and people in general.

[doopie]

Buy him a Kong and fill it with Peanut butter he will spend all day trying to get it out that he wont have time to chew the wood. He is just teething.

They make a gel called Bitter Apple that he will not like and is more effective than sprays. The other options is habanero jelly. but you will attract bugs to it as well.

[AdamLX]

This is kind of what I am looking for. Do you know where I can pick this up from? Or who carries them so I can go look?

Petco was the easiest to find. Most vets or pet stores have it.

http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_SearchResults_Ntt_spray_Nav_1_N_22+30+5788.a spx

[NASTY350Z]

Buy him a Kong and fill it with Peanut butter he will spend all day trying to get it out that he wont have time to chew the wood. He is just teething.

They make a gel called Bitter Apple that he will not like and is more effective than sprays. The other options is habanero jelly. but you will attract bugs to it as well.Bitter Apple worked on my dog,he hates that shit...:684::684:

[MotoMan]

To be honest there's not much you can do about chewing as a puppy, it's part of their growing behavior. If the dog doesn't already have them then it would be a good idea to get several of the big chew bones, rope toys, and raw hide bones. Typically those will keep them busy till they grow out of it. You can try the sprays but you constantly have to use it over and over in the same places. One of the best methods of training a dog is with a shock collar. If you put it on them just keep it on a low setting, try to watch out of a window or something like that and give them a buzz if they start chewing. They'll quickly associate the buzz with what they're chewing on and learn not to chew. If it's a dog that's several years old then it's possible that the dog is either depressed or bored.

[Pokulski-Blatz]

Bitter Apple worked on my dog,he hates that shit...:684::684:

+1

Have you tasted the bitter apple spray? :puke:

[dee]

Depending on the breed of the dog mine chewed on alot of shit until I started exercising them daily. Another thing if you get them rawhides make sure they are made in America and not too small that they can be swallowed whole.If swallowed whole it could cause a block in the digestive track.

[KiwiGT]

Bitter apple didn't work for my Huskys. Put something painfully spicy on there. You can always spray for bugs later.

But sometimes that doesn't work either. I'm pretty sure my brother's lab inhaled the cayenne pepper off my windowsills like it was a line of coke.

You could always wrap some wire around the pole so it's not all that fun to chew.

[T-TOPPS5.0]

Take a simliar size piece of wood and BEAT HIS FUCKING ASS!!!!!!!!. that will stop the stupidity.

Fuck all those sprays and pussy ways of fixing bad dog habits, DISCIPLINE him by showing him that if he continues ....it will hurt ALOT!! Not gonna beat him for being a puppy. He wouldnt know what he was getting beat for since I didnt catch him. And he is not mine, he is my girl's mothers dog. Im just helping her.

Hard to discipline the dog if you don't catch them in the act. Hit him after the fact, the dog just gets confused & scared and begins distrusting you, and people in general. My thoughts exactly.

Bitter apple didn't work for my Huskys. Put something painfully spicy on there. You can always spray for bugs later.

But sometimes that doesn't work either. I'm pretty sure my brother's lab inhaled the cayenne pepper off my windowsills like it was a line of coke.

You could always wrap some wire around the pole so it's not all that fun to chew.
That coke line made me laugh. Thought about the chicken wire thing. Tell me more about the Bitter apple thing. Never heard of it.

[Snake007]

I prefer a rolled up newspaper meeting the dog's head in a swift manner worked for me!

[Mustangman_2000]

We've had great success using Grannick's Bitter Apple.

Just spray it on the object you don't want the dog to chew. Takes some repetition, but they usually stop.

[Chili]

Kennel the puppy inside during the day..

[donnie90stang]

Give the dog to someone that has the time to spend with the dog. They tend to chew when they get bored.

[RuStYpNuS]

try this

http://www.dasgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/cesar.jpg

[T-TOPPS5.0]

I prefer a rolled up newspaper meeting the dog's head in a swift manner worked for me! Again... not gonna beat him if I dont catch him doing it. And I wouldnt beat him anyway. He is just doing what pups do. He is a work in progress. Just seems to form new habits as he's broke of the old. :dunno:

Kennel the puppy inside during the day.. Used to do that. But he is going to be a decent sized dog. Hes 5 months and weighs 56 lbs according to his pet visit last week. So his shit stinks up her house when left in the kennel all day. My girl has the pups brother and he chews things as well, but not as bad as the one in question. He mostly chews his toys with the occasional whoops. I am going to try the spray and wire thing first.

Give the dog to someone that has the time to spend with the dog. They tend to chew when they get bored.
Not gonna happen. He gets lots of attention when she gets home from work. And sometimes I go pick him up so he can play with his brother during the week. But alas, she does work during the day monday through friday. And on the weekends that she does work, we pick him up and keep him with us. But thanks for some of the suggestions guys.

[Chili]

So the dog shits in the kennel or just stinks in general? Our newer lab is that same size and she stays in the kennel when we're not home because she chews if left out. she doesnt poop in the kennel though.

[T-TOPPS5.0]

So the dog shits in the kennel or just stinks in general? Our newer lab is that same size and she stays in the kennel when we're not home because she chews if left out. she doesnt poop in the kennel though.

He sometimes shits in the kennel. Not always, but sometimes. And when he does........ good lord open the windows!!! He doesnt stink in general. Im not sure how much bigger he will get though. But it looks like he will gain at least another 40-60lbs.

[46Tbird]

I didn't read the whole thread, but here's what you do.

Stay outside with him. When he starts chewing on the stuff you don't want him to, spank his ass. Then hand him something he CAN chew on and show him affection when he does it. Keep that up (punishment when he does wrong, positive reinforcement for good) and he will figure it out quick.

[George G.]

if he's a breed that naturally chews everything to hell... invest in a pet containment system. As he gets older, the corners of anything made from wood and plastic will be destroyed. If you have any parts of your house that aren't brick, you'll be replacing that trim regularly...the foam and wires going to the a/c unit, holes dug around the fence (especially if there's a dog next door), chewed up/broken fence slats, if you have a playground for the kids that's made of wood with swings and rope ladders...forget about keeping them in good shape. I've gone through all this and this has been the best thing that works for me so far. Here's a link to some wiring diagram ideas.

http://www.mightypets.com/Containment-Wiring-Diagrams/Pet-Containment-Yard-Wiring.pdf

you can get a cheap system at Bass Pro.

EDIT** that's not the same link. I have a better link saved on my home pc.

[T-TOPPS5.0]

I didn't read the whole thread, but here's what you do.

Stay outside with him. When he starts chewing on the stuff you don't want him to, spank his ass. Then hand him something he CAN chew on and show him affection when he does it. Keep that up (punishment when he does wrong, positive reinforcement for good) and he will figure it out quick. Working on that. But that is good sound advice.

if he's a breed that naturally chews everything to hell... invest in a pet containment system. As he gets older, the corners of anything made from wood and plastic will be destroyed. If you have any parts of your house that aren't brick, you'll be replacing that trim regularly...the foam and wires going to the a/c unit, holes dug around the fence (especially if there's a dog next door), chewed up/broken fence slats, if you have a playground for the kids that's made of wood with swings and rope ladders...forget about keeping them in good shape. I've gone through all this and this has been the best thing that works for me so far. Here's a link to some wiring diagram ideas.

http://www.mightypets.com/Containment-Wiring-Diagrams/Pet-Containment-Yard-Wiring.pdf

you can get a cheap system at Bass Pro.

EDIT** that's not the same link. I have a better link saved on my home pc.

Thanks for the link. Please post up the other as well. Not sure if it matters, but his dad is a full blooded american bulldog and the mom is full blooded weimaraner.

[George G.]

here's the other link...

http://www.k9electricdogfence.com/planningdogfence

I didn't buy it from them. I just went to Bass Pro and picked out what I needed.

[T-TOPPS5.0]

here's the other link...

http://www.k9electricdogfence.com/planningdogfence

I didn't buy it from them. I just went to Bass Pro and picked out what I needed.

Thanks. I really appreciate it.

[dee]

He sometimes shits in the kennel. Not always, but sometimes. And when he does........ good lord open the windows!!! He doesnt stink in general. Im not sure how much bigger he will get though. But it looks like he will gain at least another 40-60lbs.

How big of kennel is the dog staying in and how long is he being left in there?

[PonyFever]

Some good advice here, some not to good. I'm with Chili on kenneling inside. If he still has bowel movements at 5 months, he's not fully house trained yet, but it should be very soon. Then you won't have the mess to come home to. Otherwise, it's the safest, most confortable environment you can offer the dog. Kennels are the only way to have any confidence while the dog is not constantly supervised. Good luck and thanks for knowing violent discipline training is not the answer.

[RuStYpNuS]

personally...I agree with kenneling. I have a 115lb american bulldog w/ a 26 inch head and believe me when i say this, he has devoured an entire full size couch. he went through that thing like a rawhide bone.... in fact a ft long braided rawhide last about 11 minutes with him. the kong with peanut butter didnt work.....he just chewed through the kong. Now he knows his kennel is his home and he actually enjoys his own space.

[T-TOPPS5.0]

How big of kennel is the dog staying in and how long is he being left in there? The kennel is for big dogs. Dont have the exact dims on it. But it can easily fit a dog as big as a St. Bernard. The time varies. Sometimes she works long hours. Sometimes she doesnt. If I guessed, 6- 10 hrs when she leaves him in it. The problem is she feels bad about it so that's why she puts him in the back yard. The yard has plenty of shade, and space.

Good luck and thanks for knowing violent discipline training is not the answer.

Thanks. He is coming around. As I mentioned earlier, he is a work in process. But he seems to be getting it. The problem I think is she doesnt know how to work with him. Thats why I have stepped in to help.
As far as beating him...... that would never happen. Not my style, plus I would hate to lose the trust/bond we seem to be getting into with one another like I have with his brother. As weird as that may sound.

[06GTFanatic]

Also try giving him an old pair of the owners shoes to chew on. It can't be any pair cuz the dog loves the scent of his owner. Just a suggestion. This idea works on dogs who pull up or chews on carpet. Just thought it be worth a try outside.

[Chili]

The kennel is for big dogs. Dont have the exact dims on it. But it can easily fit a dog as big as a St. Bernard. The time varies. Sometimes she works long hours. Sometimes she doesnt. If I guessed, 6- 10 hrs when she leaves him in it. The problem is she feels bad about it so that's why she puts him in the back yard. The yard has plenty of shade, and space.

I think the reason he asked about the size is that you don't want to give them too much space. Ideally you want just enough space for them to be able to stand up (height wise) and turn around, that will prevent them from messing in the cage until they are old enough and / or learn to hold it for a longer period of time. When our chocolate was younger I actually built a divider using plywood so she had just enough space and as she got bigger I could adjust it so she fit. By the time she was about 4 months she was able to be left out in the house so she quit using it then. We were really lucky with her that she doesn't chew. The new dog fits well without the divider but she is much larger. Also, ours is the cage type so I threw a blanket over the top and two of the walls to make it feel more enclosed. Dogs are den animals by nature so they are actually more comfortable with a small dark space. Than being out in the open.

Even leaving the dog outside I would provide a "den" for the dog. You can get one of those eskimo hut style houses or build something. That might help give the dog a place to sleep and reduce the chewing. As others said, chewing past the teething period is most often associated with boredom or anxiety so you can minimize the anxiety with the safe den for them.

Also try giving him an old pair of the owners shoes to chew on. It can't be any pair cuz the dog loves the scent of his owner. Just a suggestion. This idea works on dogs who pull up or chews on carpet. Just thought it be worth a try outside.

I have a pair of imitation crocks for around the house or brief periods outside when I don't want to put on my tennis shoes. When our chocolate was young (2-4 months) I would often find her sleeping with her head on the crocks. During the same time she would sometimes whine while in the kennel. I started putting one of the crocks in the kennel with her and it instantly stopped the whining.

I would be nervous about using regular shoes as a chew toy only because I would fear that she would associate shoes with items that are okay to chew.

[Xtine]

white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.... keeps them from chewing any and everything!!!

[dee]

I think the reason he asked about the size is that you don't want to give them too much space. Ideally you want just enough space for them to be able to stand up (height wise) and turn around, that will prevent them from messing in the cage until they are old enough and / or learn to hold it for a longer period of time. When our chocolate was younger I actually built a divider using plywood so she had just enough space and as she got bigger I could adjust it so she fit. By the time she was about 4 months she was able to be left out in the house so she quit using it then. We were really lucky with her that she doesn't chew. The new dog fits well without the divider but she is much larger. Also, ours is the cage type so I threw a blanket over the top and two of the walls to make it feel more enclosed. Dogs are den animals by nature so they are actually more comfortable with a small dark space. Than being out in the open.

Even leaving the dog outside I would provide a "den" for the dog. You can get one of those eskimo hut style houses or build something. That might help give the dog a place to sleep and reduce the chewing. As others said, chewing past the teething period is most often associated with boredom or anxiety so you can minimize the anxiety with the safe den for them.



I have a pair of imitation crocks for around the house or brief periods outside when I don't want to put on my tennis shoes. When our chocolate was young (2-4 months) I would often find her sleeping with her head on the crocks. During the same time she would sometimes whine while in the kennel. I started putting one of the crocks in the kennel with her and it instantly stopped the whining.

I would be nervous about using regular shoes as a chew toy only because I would fear that she would associate shoes with items that are okay to chew.

Exactly why I asked and great response and in the kennel I would put a pillow case with my 2 Ridgebacks the smell gets them more in touch with the owner.

[T-TOPPS5.0]

Ok. I will help her downsize his kennel. But outside, he has a dogloo already.I didn't realize that a kennel could be to big. But what you say makes perfect sense.
Another topic for the same subject...... He has started to bond with me. As mentioned before, Yvette (T-TOPPSGIRL) and I have his brother. should I back off with the helping? I don't see him every day until recently. But I don't want to cause issues with her and the pup with their bonding. I hope I'm wrong, but I think the freshness of having a new puppy is starting to wear off for her. I would take him, but Yvette isn't sure she wants him there full time.

[dee]

If he is with her every day he will eventually bond more with her.

[1 bad apple 2]

on the wood!!!!
he'll think twice,after the 1st. encounter with the hot ass pepper!!!!!!:yuck::oops:

[slvr01]

They only way I was able to get my dog to quit chewing on shit was to to get rid of him.:frown: