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re: Best way to get my dog to stop chewing stuff up?
Posted on 12/3/15 at 7:53 am to swanny297
Posted on 12/3/15 at 7:53 am to swanny297
I hope that's a joke. Unless you're dog knows OB commands without use of the E collar then using it is a TERRIBLE IDEA.
Make sure your dog is getting enough exercise. Giving the dog appropriate chew toys is another good option. If you want a dog to behave then you should always be in a position to correct an unwanted act. Kennel it when you're not able to do this. When you do catch it chewing on something- grab it by the collar, look it in the eye, give it a firm NO. Doing that overtime will help and eventually stop it all together.
Make sure your dog is getting enough exercise. Giving the dog appropriate chew toys is another good option. If you want a dog to behave then you should always be in a position to correct an unwanted act. Kennel it when you're not able to do this. When you do catch it chewing on something- grab it by the collar, look it in the eye, give it a firm NO. Doing that overtime will help and eventually stop it all together.
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Posted on 12/3/15 at 8:15 am to HoLeInOnEr05
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She's chewing remotes, Chargers, parts to wife's new vacuum... shite has to stop.
I feel your pain. My wife just made me get rid of our 6 month old lab / dane mix. She ate the corners of the base boards, window frames, and even chewed a hole in a flat sheet rock wall. Bitch couldn't be left unattended. Oh and she had a thing for the kids socks would swallow them and shite them out in the yard. Nothing like mowing the lawn and sock flying out of piles of dog shite
Posted on 12/3/15 at 8:19 am to HoLeInOnEr05
Unfortunately, beat them, but only when caught in the act. I know im going to hear it for this. But my dog is very loving and playful but know whats his and whats mine. It has to include the ownership of the dogs food, toys, and where they can lay. And if you catch them chewing on something, pop them then give them something they can chew. Just me.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 8:33 am to HoLeInOnEr05
Many times, labs will chew out of boredom or anxiety. This is a working breed that needs stimulation. They don't do very well being isolated for 8 to 10 hours a day. PLENTY of exercise and appropriate chew toys. Each time you catch them chewing, scold them firmly, then hand them an appropriate toy. Once they start playing with the new toy, praise praise praise them. These are intelligent dogs and they need a lot of positive praise and something to keep them busy. Hope that helps. 
Posted on 12/3/15 at 8:37 am to slutiger5
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Unfortunately, beat them, but only when caught in the act. I know im going to hear it for this. But my dog is very loving and playful but know whats his and whats mine. It has to include the ownership of the dogs food, toys, and where they can lay. And if you catch them chewing on something, pop them then give them something they can chew. Just me.
Nothing wrong with that. I got my arse whipped as a child and I turned out alright. Didn't run and tell anyone about it when it happened either. People need to realize this was/is a effective method of discipline. It works a hell of a lot better for some animals/children.
My dog is as playful and lovable as they come, but she now plays dead when I raise my voice because she knows she used to get popped. If I catch her doing something bad, she gets whipped. She eventually comes crawling back--literally--because she wants me to love her again.
She's turning 3 in April, so that's what? 21 in dog years? Maybe we're about to turn the corner in maturity.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 9:07 am to bababooey
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I hope that's a joke. Unless you're dog knows OB commands without use of the E collar then using it is a TERRIBLE IDEA. Make sure your dog is getting enough exercise. Giving the dog appropriate chew toys is another good option. If you want a dog to behave then you should always be in a position to correct an unwanted act. Kennel it when you're not able to do this. When you do catch it chewing on something- grab it by the collar, look it in the eye, give it a firm NO. Doing that overtime will help and eventually stop it all together.
This. Or face paint.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 9:29 am to New Boy
Tons of exercise when out of crate.
In crate when not supervised.
Redirect to appropriate chew toy if chewing something inappropriate.
They eventually outgrow it. In the meantime, though, I wouldn't let the dog wander the house unsupervised. Crate training will fix about 90% of your problem, though it may be too late to start crate training now if you haven't already.
In crate when not supervised.
Redirect to appropriate chew toy if chewing something inappropriate.
They eventually outgrow it. In the meantime, though, I wouldn't let the dog wander the house unsupervised. Crate training will fix about 90% of your problem, though it may be too late to start crate training now if you haven't already.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 9:36 am to HoLeInOnEr05
I'll go ahead and pass on a tidbit of wisdom bestowed upon me from the OB.
Nylon muzzle from Pet Smart. Under $10 and solved every problem I ever had with my GSP
Nylon muzzle from Pet Smart. Under $10 and solved every problem I ever had with my GSP
Posted on 12/3/15 at 10:01 am to HoLeInOnEr05
mix Vasoline and cayenne pepper and put a thin coating on whatever she's chewing.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 3:33 pm to brad8504
Mine turns three in a couple days. Just now getting mature.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 3:46 pm to HoLeInOnEr05
Smack the shite out of her when she does. Worked for my dog 
Eta: My dog will cautiously walk into the other room if he hears me say "frick"
Eta: My dog will cautiously walk into the other room if he hears me say "frick"
This post was edited on 12/3/15 at 3:49 pm
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