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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Until they are well over one year, they chew...at least that has been so in my experience. My advice is to keep her away from anything she can destroy. Whatever it takes...gates xpens with tops...whenever she is not supervised, she definitely should not have free roam. |
LJ,
You have always been an infinite source of wisdom here. I've read so many of your posts and found them all to be helpful.
My bedroom furniture is chewed as well. It has spawned probably the biggest fight between me and DH and I think he's making me just as crazy as Issy is. I've told him repeatedly "she can't run free. She can't be unsupervised. She can't have access to the rest of the house." and I've explained in great detail why.
What does he do? He violates the rule. He feels bad for her for having to be confined, lets her out of her pen and takes a nap with her on the bed. It's happened on more than one occasion. Now, both posts on my foot board are chewed beyond repair. Just that piece of the bed will cost $1100 to replace. You can imagine how furious I was with him. It's not completely her fault. He let her do it.
I can train a dog. Now I gotta figure out how to train DH. I've explained to him the easiest way to break a bad habit is to never allow one to formulate in the first place.
I know I sound like a mean, evil person who loves her home more than anything else, but the truth of the matter is, I kinda do. I worked so hard for more than 20 years and I understand that what I have now is all I get in life. So I'd better take care of it and appreciate it while I have it. My home can accommodate a puppy. It did with Gabby. But provisions have to be made to protect both the house and the dog. Eating cherry wood can't be healthy for them.
So how do we train our spouses?