HillBillyChick
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Pete said:
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--- I thought I hit "stop" in time - because I had that last thought about the dog eating the homework.... 
How do I get this puppy to stop......
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LOL ---
--- I thought I hit "stop" in time - because I had that last thought about the dog eating the homework.... 
CableChick
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Anyone heard if this is a bad thing to do??
As the dog is allowed more freedom, he can be taught to avoid previously chewed objects by making them taste bad. A small amount of cayenne pepper mixed with water petroleum jelly or white vinegar are deterrents for most dogs. For the dog that doesn't mind the hot pepper taste, try oil of citronella, which is very bitter. When many items must be protected or if a crawling baby in the home reduces the desirability of using cayenne pepper on everything, you can give the dog an object (not one of his toys) that has had air freshener sprayed on it. When the dog spits it out, give him lots of praise. The air freshener will become a cue for the dog to avoid items that carry that scent. Then, a small amount of freshener can be used throughout the house to signal "DON'T CHEW".
I haven't heard back from Canine Minds yet Catt.
But I'll see them Tuesday. Diesel likes our outdoor rug on our deck. And when I can't be there to supervise he pulls up the corners and chews/eats the carpet.
I tried some "Chew Stop" stray from Petco .... ... what a waste! He licked it all up and went back for more!
As the dog is allowed more freedom, he can be taught to avoid previously chewed objects by making them taste bad. A small amount of cayenne pepper mixed with water petroleum jelly or white vinegar are deterrents for most dogs. For the dog that doesn't mind the hot pepper taste, try oil of citronella, which is very bitter. When many items must be protected or if a crawling baby in the home reduces the desirability of using cayenne pepper on everything, you can give the dog an object (not one of his toys) that has had air freshener sprayed on it. When the dog spits it out, give him lots of praise. The air freshener will become a cue for the dog to avoid items that carry that scent. Then, a small amount of freshener can be used throughout the house to signal "DON'T CHEW".
I haven't heard back from Canine Minds yet Catt.
But I'll see them Tuesday. Diesel likes our outdoor rug on our deck. And when I can't be there to supervise he pulls up the corners and chews/eats the carpet. I tried some "Chew Stop" stray from Petco ....
... what a waste! He licked it all up and went back for more!
Nanny Pam
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Crate train it 
CableChick
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Crate train it
He is in a crate. :shrug: But he can't stay there 24/7. And when he goes outside, my attentions aren't always able to be on him.
cattitude
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But, that's the point. If you can't watch him when he's out of the crate, he is going to get into things...he is a puppy and that's what they do. You have to train him what is and is not acceptable behavior.
When my pups were young, they were either in the crate...on a leash by my side or near me...or under constant supervision of a family member. You need to do this for at least a year. But, during that year, you can gradually increase the "alone" time.
onebdzee
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CableChick
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It just seems so mean to keep him in his crate. But I'll try this for the week and report back.
I'm also going to pick him up a handful of new toys tomorrow and rotate them around.
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
It just seems so mean to keep him in his crate. But I'll try this for the week and report back.
I understand...that's why the leash idea..when I was getting ready for work..leash on door knob with toys on hand. If I was getting dinner ready..baby gated pup in kitchen with toys..that type of thing.
cablechick said:
Great idea! Just like kids, they get bored with toys. My dogs love the stuffed toys but they can be pretty rough on them. The stuffed toys might last a little longer with your guy..just be careful if the toys have "squeakers" and he chews the toy...make sure YOU are the one that gets the squeak maker.
Just think of him as a year-old kid.
Midnightrider
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I understand...that's why the leash idea..when I was getting ready for work..leash on door knob with toys on hand. If I was getting dinner ready..baby gated pup in kitchen with toys..that type of thing.
Great idea! Just like kids, they get bored with toys. My dogs love the stuffed toys but they can be pretty rough on them. The stuffed toys might last a little longer with your guy..just be careful if the toys have "squeakers" and he chews the toy...make sure YOU are the one that gets the squeak maker.
Just think of him as a year-old kid.
i love that all you people who are against putting your dog on a chain in the yard are the first ones to suggest lockingthem up in a crate just large enough for them to stand for every minute of the day except for when you are actively working or playing with the dog. I dont see how that is any diferent, and its absolutely the same as putting them in a pen outside, except in that situation the dog has fresh air and more room, as he isn't locked in a box in a back bedroom.
dont get me wrong, i used a crate to train my dog, AND i use a chain sometimes now. I just think its an interesting .....
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
As usual, you miss the point. I have never said that I was against a dog on a chain as long as it wasn't for long periods of time and without some sort of human supervision and contact. And I don't recall where I said that a dog should be in a crate 24/7 unless you can be with him. Every situation is different. Unfortunately, I've seen the bad side of a lot of human/pet situations. The post of mine you quote about was in reference to training a puppy and I don't believe I advocated keeping the puppy locked up constantly
Maybe you should really get to know me and what I'm about regarding my opinions on animals. But you're really only in these animal forums to argue and not offer any help.
CableChick
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onebdzee
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I told this to my DIL yesterday....she said that they have a dog that's almost a year old and it's not completely housebroken AND it chews up everything
when she told me all of this....I immediately thought of you
dn0121
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Yikes ... I don't think the collar is my style.
Not mine either till I moved here and had neighbors who don't control their dogs. Now mine pay no attention to them because they don't like to hear the tone of the collar.
There are also ones that will throw out a citronella scent instead of a tone or shock. Even the shocks aren't bad. It can be if your stupid and have the level up too high, but at level one it does the job and doesn't hurt them. A lot safer and more effective then yanking on a collar.
dn0121
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Thats horrible if someone is buying a crate that small for their dog. They really shouldn't have a pet.
river rat
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Go get a big stick out of the yard for her to chew on. Then put your valued items and Pete's jacket away for a few months.
onebdzee
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Go get a big stick out of the yard for her to chew on. Then put your valued items and Pete's jacket away for a few months.
Petey's jacket
you do realize that this tread is over a year old, right?
btw....she doesn't chew things up at all anymore....she's such a good girl
