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Geoffrey · 07-23-2008, 02:35 PM

Darn. I thought that she wasn't going to be a wire chewer. Now I have to proof the house for electrical wires.

Any advice on the best way to do this?

MIZBROWN · 07-23-2008, 03:37 PM

Well, the best way is to be sure all wires and anything else you dont want chewed up... are out of his reach. They only do what we allow them to

JRo · 07-23-2008, 03:47 PM

Tucker did that to me, too! And long after he had outgrown that phase...I guess it was just too tempting.

I try to keep all wires out of his reach and I've also sprayed Bitter Apple on the wires so he won't chew them. I've heard clear deodorant works, too.

Good luck!

Geoffrey · 07-25-2008, 01:49 PM

ugh, that bitter spray tastes terrible. maybe I shouldn't have tested it myself.

Geoffrey better agree!

mscat · 07-25-2008, 02:07 PM

Suzi chewed up my lap top cord...... I know how you feel .. Got to love em , LOL . You can buy cord covers , and bitter spray to stop these guys from chewing . btw, I still have not replaced my cord...

mayfateleadyou · 07-25-2008, 02:14 PM

2 laptop cords, Christmas tree, ps2 cord (boy was his daddy mad), a cell phone charger, and a ummm toy that was left on the bed (mommy got mad on that one!) don't even get me started on wood products. Thankfully hubby loves them more then his hundred year old bookcase!

AprilLove · 07-25-2008, 02:28 PM

There is a site, I think it was mentioned here a while back, like a year or so. They sell some very indestructive wire protective casement. It wraps around your cords and pretty much can't be chewed up. I'll look for it, can't remember the name right now.

chachi · 07-25-2008, 02:34 PM

Cord covers and bitter apple. I have been there and I sympatize. The good news is they outgrow the chewing stage so just be patient

Wigfur · 07-25-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mayfateleadyou

2 laptop cords, Christmas tree, ps2 cord (boy was his daddy mad), a cell phone charger, and a ummm toy that was left on the bed (mommy got mad on that one!) don't even get me started on wood products. Thankfully hubby loves them more then his hundred year old bookcase!

Oh my, now that would upset any mommy! heheh I've been lucky SO FAR Leo only chews on his chewies.. thank goodness! But I did have a lil mini dash hound that would eat EVERYTHING in site

chattiesmom · 07-25-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoffrey

Darn. I thought that she wasn't going to be a wire chewer. Now I have to proof the house for electrical wires.

Any advice on the best way to do this?

LOL I am dealing with this problem with the pups. I bought some split flexible tubing (can be found at Home Depot, probably Lowes, and on line). It won't prevent chewing but it does protect the cords.

mscat · 07-25-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AprilLove

There is a site, I think it was mentioned here a while back, like a year or so. They sell some very indestructive wire protective casement. It wraps around your cords and pretty much can't be chewed up. I'll look for it, can't remember the name right now.

I hope your able to look this up ..... I'd love to get something more indestructable

kimmiek · 07-25-2008, 03:38 PM

I would invest in a roll of black electrical tape. Just about every wire connected to everything in the house has chew marks. Our apartment is just so small, yu think everything is out of the way but Chewie STILL gets a hold of the craziest things.

Patti · 07-25-2008, 04:55 PM

Roxie just chewed throught the usb cord for the printer. Luckily she was fine and I had a spare cord. I thought we were done with that at 10 months old. I have all cords covered but my dtr isn't always careful with her computer cords. I found that the bitter apple didn't always stop them so I just cover wires now.

mayfateleadyou · 07-25-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wigfur

Oh my, now that would upset any mommy! heheh I've been lucky SO FAR Leo only chews on his chewies.. thank goodness! But I did have a lil mini dash hound that would eat EVERYTHING in site

Lol so far! Becareful he'll really start teething after awhile.just make sure your $90 toys are out up!

Geoffrey · 07-25-2008, 06:03 PM

has anyone here ever had a dog that died of electrocution?

07-23-2008, 02:35 PM	#1
Geoffrey Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 45	Geoffrey just chewed through my cell phone charger! Darn. I thought that she wasn't going to be a wire chewer. Now I have to proof the house for electrical wires. Any advice on the best way to do this?

07-23-2008, 03:37 PM	#2
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,070	Well, the best way is to be sure all wires and anything else you dont want chewed up... are out of his reach. They only do what we allow them to __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

07-23-2008, 03:47 PM	#3
JRo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 607	Tucker did that to me, too! And long after he had outgrown that phase...I guess it was just too tempting. I try to keep all wires out of his reach and I've also sprayed Bitter Apple on the wires so he won't chew them. I've heard clear deodorant works, too. Good luck! __________________ ~ Tucker's Mommy ~ Proud Member of The Little Gentlemens Club

07-25-2008, 02:07 PM	#5
mscat Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Avenal, California Posts: 1,824	Suzi chewed up my lap top cord...... I know how you feel .. Got to love em , LOL . You can buy cord covers , and bitter spray to stop these guys from chewing . btw, I still have not replaced my cord... __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

07-25-2008, 02:14 PM	#6
mayfateleadyou Swimmin In Yorkie Love Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: tuscaloosa Posts: 759	2 laptop cords, Christmas tree, ps2 cord (boy was his daddy mad), a cell phone charger, and a ummm toy that was left on the bed (mommy got mad on that one!) don't even get me started on wood products. Thankfully hubby loves them more then his hundred year old bookcase! __________________ Brittany Andy is all about Gracie Stormy Member of the Lil Heartbreakers Club

07-25-2008, 01:49 PM	#4
Geoffrey Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 45	ugh, that bitter spray tastes terrible. maybe I shouldn't have tested it myself. Geoffrey better agree!

07-25-2008, 02:28 PM	#7
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 3,604	There is a site, I think it was mentioned here a while back, like a year or so. They sell some very indestructive wire protective casement. It wraps around your cords and pretty much can't be chewed up. I'll look for it, can't remember the name right now. __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie Nappy wubs Livvi CandiRoze is NOT looking at BOYS

07-25-2008, 02:34 PM	#8
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 23,103	Cord covers and bitter apple. I have been there and I sympatize. The good news is they outgrow the chewing stage so just be patient __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-25-2008, 03:38 PM	#12
kimmiek Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 236	I would invest in a roll of black electrical tape. Just about every wire connected to everything in the house has chew marks. Our apartment is just so small, yu think everything is out of the way but Chewie STILL gets a hold of the craziest things. __________________ *~Kim~* Fur-mama to *Chewie (9mo.)* Proud member of the Studly Boys group and the *Spoiled Rotten Club*!

07-25-2008, 04:55 PM	#13
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,947	Roxie just chewed throught the usb cord for the printer. Luckily she was fine and I had a spare cord. I thought we were done with that at 10 months old. I have all cords covered but my dtr isn't always careful with her computer cords. I found that the bitter apple didn't always stop them so I just cover wires now. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-25-2008, 06:03 PM	#15
Geoffrey Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 45	has anyone here ever had a dog that died of electrocution?