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10-16-2008, 08:03 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
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| 1 YR OLD CHEWING UP EVERYTHING! what to do???? hi. im actually writing on behalf of a friend. Her dog is 1yr old named Max. hes a good dog, well trained. but recently hes been chewing up everything in her apt. He chewed up her $300 pair of shoes and boxes , furniture etc.... She has tried the bitter apple spray but that didnt work at all I asked her if she changed her schedule, if hes home alone more lately, etc... but nothing has changed lately. Hes 1 yr old so hes not teething... I suggested a trainer and get new toys (he might be bored) and take him out on long walks in the morning so hes tired during the day. But does anyone else have this problem. it sort of happened out of nowhere according to her. Any input or past experience would be really helpful. Thnx yorkietalk! =)
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10-17-2008, 05:57 PM | #2 | |
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Also he should have toys that keep him engaged all day. sounds like you know what you are talking about | |
10-17-2008, 06:08 PM | #3 | |
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You've make excellent suggestions to your friend, and I know you'll get great tips on here too. Do you know if he is neutered? I wonder if some of his energy could be attributed to hormonal surge at this age, if he's not neutered yet
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10-17-2008, 06:28 PM | #4 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I suggest Bully Sticks, Joey's two, but still loves to chew on those, he's never chewed on anything inappropriate, except when he was a puppy. I would watch him carefully and spray bitter apple on anything he chewed, and when he went after it again, he got a stern "No" and bad taste. You have to do this consistently because I'm not sure that Bitter Apple works that well without the word "No." I do believe very strongly that they need appropriate chewing sticks and toys their whole lives; dogs chew, its just what they do.
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10-20-2008, 06:11 PM | #5 |
Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member | bully sticks, deer antlers and Himalayan Dog Chew seems to keep them busy...dogs will be dogs...and they love to chew...hehe has she tried any of those? i personally have not tried the deer antlers or Himalayan Dog Chew but do have some on order...so i will see how much of a success the Himalayan Dog Chew are...hehe
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10-20-2008, 06:30 PM | #6 |
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| I would suggest to leave a tv on or radio, they do have a tape that is for dogs that they will sit and watch..Also, if this doesn't stop, I would definitely put him in an xpen when she's not home..mine were always done chewing by 1 year |
10-21-2008, 06:58 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | My 1 year old Roxie has started to chew things and pick up stuff outside, like cigarrete buts and I thought she was past that. I do think Marcerella02 hit it right when said they are bored. The others don't play as much as she wants. I am going to try walking just her and exercise her more.
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