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MadelineJager · 08-13-2008, 07:04 AM

We have 2 yorkies. Madeline is 2 1/2 and Jager is just over a year. Potty training is an issue all of its own that we are dealing with, but my biggest problem is with Jager.
HE EATS EVERYTHING!! He chewed ALL of MAddie's favorite stuffed animals as well as all the ones we bought afterwards. He eats the plastic toys. HE eats our comforter almost every night. We keep them in a pen during the day while we are at work and they are really good, but at night he will cry and yelp and screach uncontrollably to get in our bed with us and the neighbors will even complain. So what do i do? I cant leave him loose at night and he freaks if he is peened up. Maddie is so good and has to punished because of her brother

Jager even eats our clothes! I dont even see him do it, and its just chewed!

He barks and cries of we ignore him AT ALL ( as in talking to eachother and NOT him or if i am on the phone)

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP US!!
We havea a baby on the way, here around thanksgiving and i cant have him acting up like this. he is ridiculous, but i love him so much and want to help him get better

ETA: If we catch him chewing we say "NO" and give him a nylabone and say "good boy" he loves those bone, but poor Maddie has to carry around a sock she steals from the wash and cuddles with that ( until he steals it)

Erin · 08-13-2008, 07:14 AM

Wow... I'm thinking it could just be because he's a puppy and he will grow out of it, but there's a few things I would suggest trying:

First, he's bored. You need to wear him out! 3 walks a day or Doggie Daycare would be fantastic for him! He can't chew through stuff when he's asleep! For little dogs even 1-2 days of daycare makes a HUGE difference.

Second, he needs something to chew on. Have you tried stuffed Kongs or Bully Sticks? I would do Bully Sticks when you are home (supervision required!) and Kongs when you are away. I just got an email that Kong is now making a small size black Kong - that is the tougher one.

Third, he could be doing it to get attention. Don't give him any attention when he does it just remove him from the situation to a crate or pen and ignore him. If he chews the comforter, try replacing it with a toy he CAN chew and then praise him. If he persists, remove him from the situation. Sammy is a screamer so I understand your frustration with that, but if you ignore it it DOES get better.

Just remember though he is still a puppy and it will improve. Loki used to destroy stuffed toys. One day I took it away from him every time he started to chew too hard and when it got a hole I let him watch me throw it away. I also taught him "easy" and "leave it" which helped, but finally he just lost interest in destroying the toys right around that age, like 12-18 months.

Good luck!! Maybe he also could benefit from some training classes? Sounds like he has some energy you could focus into something good!

ETA: My trainer would tell you that you simply can't leave ANYTHING out. Someone asked in class how to get the dog to stop eating his shoes and her answer was, "Why did you leave your shoes out? Put them away" I realize it's not always that simple but the more you can prevent the better. Put laundry in a hamper. Put shoes in the closet. Don't give him access to the bedroom when you aren't watching him. It will help because it gives him less opportunity to practice his habit.

MadelineJager · 08-13-2008, 07:18 AM

i should add in my high energy dog LOVES to go outside but only for about 3 minutes then will cry an cry to go lay down in the house. We cannot get him to stay out, he cries to go back in.

TLC · 08-13-2008, 07:22 AM

Hi there, I am on Long Island too

I say he is bored ~ So you need to play, run or walk him to wear him out more. I say throw away the 'plastic toys' - they are most likely from China and who knows what they are made out of, so you don't need him eating that crap!

Merrick Flossies are GREAT 100% digestible chew treats - better than the Nylabones (as they are not 100% digestible)

He is still a bit young, so he got LOTS of energy to use up

08-13-2008, 07:04 AM	#1
MadelineJager YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shirley, NY Posts: 9	Help Me Please!! We have 2 yorkies. Madeline is 2 1/2 and Jager is just over a year. Potty training is an issue all of its own that we are dealing with, but my biggest problem is with Jager. HE EATS EVERYTHING!! He chewed ALL of MAddie's favorite stuffed animals as well as all the ones we bought afterwards. He eats the plastic toys. HE eats our comforter almost every night. We keep them in a pen during the day while we are at work and they are really good, but at night he will cry and yelp and screach uncontrollably to get in our bed with us and the neighbors will even complain. So what do i do? I cant leave him loose at night and he freaks if he is peened up. Maddie is so good and has to punished because of her brother Jager even eats our clothes! I dont even see him do it, and its just chewed! He barks and cries of we ignore him AT ALL ( as in talking to eachother and NOT him or if i am on the phone) SOMEONE PLEASE HELP US!! We havea a baby on the way, here around thanksgiving and i cant have him acting up like this. he is ridiculous, but i love him so much and want to help him get better ETA: If we catch him chewing we say "NO" and give him a nylabone and say "good boy" he loves those bone, but poor Maddie has to carry around a sock she steals from the wash and cuddles with that ( until he steals it) __________________ Madeline & Jager's mom Last edited by MadelineJager; 08-13-2008 at 07:09 AM.

08-13-2008, 07:14 AM	#2
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Wow... I'm thinking it could just be because he's a puppy and he will grow out of it, but there's a few things I would suggest trying: First, he's bored. You need to wear him out! 3 walks a day or Doggie Daycare would be fantastic for him! He can't chew through stuff when he's asleep! For little dogs even 1-2 days of daycare makes a HUGE difference. Second, he needs something to chew on. Have you tried stuffed Kongs or Bully Sticks? I would do Bully Sticks when you are home (supervision required!) and Kongs when you are away. I just got an email that Kong is now making a small size black Kong - that is the tougher one. Third, he could be doing it to get attention. Don't give him any attention when he does it just remove him from the situation to a crate or pen and ignore him. If he chews the comforter, try replacing it with a toy he CAN chew and then praise him. If he persists, remove him from the situation. Sammy is a screamer so I understand your frustration with that, but if you ignore it it DOES get better. Just remember though he is still a puppy and it will improve. Loki used to destroy stuffed toys. One day I took it away from him every time he started to chew too hard and when it got a hole I let him watch me throw it away. I also taught him "easy" and "leave it" which helped, but finally he just lost interest in destroying the toys right around that age, like 12-18 months. Good luck!! Maybe he also could benefit from some training classes? Sounds like he has some energy you could focus into something good! ETA: My trainer would tell you that you simply can't leave ANYTHING out. Someone asked in class how to get the dog to stop eating his shoes and her answer was, "Why did you leave your shoes out? Put them away" I realize it's not always that simple but the more you can prevent the better. Put laundry in a hamper. Put shoes in the closet. Don't give him access to the bedroom when you aren't watching him. It will help because it gives him less opportunity to practice his habit. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com Last edited by Erin; 08-13-2008 at 07:17 AM.

08-13-2008, 07:18 AM	#3
MadelineJager YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shirley, NY Posts: 9	i should add in my high energy dog LOVES to go outside but only for about 3 minutes then will cry an cry to go lay down in the house. We cannot get him to stay out, he cries to go back in. __________________ Madeline & Jager's mom

08-13-2008, 07:22 AM	#4
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Hi there, I am on Long Island too I say he is bored ~ So you need to play, run or walk him to wear him out more. I say throw away the 'plastic toys' - they are most likely from China and who knows what they are made out of, so you don't need him eating that crap! Merrick Flossies are GREAT 100% digestible chew treats - better than the Nylabones (as they are not 100% digestible) He is still a bit young, so he got LOTS of energy to use up __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com