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codegirl42 · 06-11-2007, 06:28 AM

Anyone have any advise for furniture chewing?
It seems when I'm not looking, Bentley likes to chew the corner of the ottoman. *sigh* And I JUST bought it a month ago....brand new.....what the hell?

marcerella02 · 06-11-2007, 08:55 AM

you can get stuff called Bitter Apple at Petsmart.. you just spray it on where ever you dont' want him to chew and the taste will deter him.

FirstYorkie · 06-11-2007, 10:14 AM

Yummy! Nothing like the taste of new furniture. :-)

Seriously, I have a solution for you. While the bitter apple mentioned above works, it only works for a short time. What works like MAGIC for us is clear rolll-on deodorant. Not only does it work, but it works for a l-o-n-g time.

SJK1113 · 06-12-2007, 07:51 PM

Bitter Apple worked for Jake. When I first got him, he was chewing on a table leg, and I sprayed it with Bitter Apple. He got one little taste of that, and he never tried chewing on anything again other than his toys. Now if he just sees the bottle, he runs lol

codegirl42 · 06-13-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstYorkie

Yummy! Nothing like the taste of new furniture. :-)

Seriously, I have a solution for you. While the bitter apple mentioned above works, it only works for a short time. What works like MAGIC for us is clear rolll-on deodorant. Not only does it work, but it works for a l-o-n-g time.

it doesnt make em sick?

I think I'd be scared to use deodorant...

chachi · 06-13-2007, 02:09 PM

No the deodorant doesnt make them sick and it works

Amanda7 · 06-16-2007, 10:24 AM

White vinegar always worked for me. Just the smell of it sends them running the other way. And it tastes awful!

daisy mae06 · 06-16-2007, 10:43 AM

YEP

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstYorkie

Yummy! Nothing like the taste of new furniture. :-)

Seriously, I have a solution for you. While the bitter apple mentioned above works, it only works for a short time. What works like MAGIC for us is clear rolll-on deodorant. Not only does it work, but it works for a l-o-n-g time.

ldenise · 06-16-2007, 12:22 PM

I tried everything when ahia was little. she still likes to chew on things. I keep a solid deodorant handy. they won't lick it. they don't like the smell much less the taste. deodorant does work and it don't hurt them one bit.

wemple2 · 06-16-2007, 04:18 PM

What's the ottoman made of, if it's leather, that may be attracting him. Is he teething...make sure he has plenty of things he can chew on. And I like the deodorant idea, never thought of that. I hope you can save your furniture...good luck and let us know.

Bnot · 06-16-2007, 05:56 PM

I've also used the clear deoderant with mine. Never hurt her a bit.

connieb · 07-04-2007, 07:09 AM

i got at pet smart a spray it is called bitter yuck no chew spray and it is working so far but the lady at the pet smart place said to spray on the areas that u dont want him to chew and them spray only once in his mouth and he wont chew where that smell or taste is and so i sprayed it on the cabinets and it got in my mouth and i thought i was going to throw up and it does taste bad but it is made of natural materials and contains no alcohol like some do and has rose mary in it...so that made me feel better but my little baby didnt like it at all ....and yorkie are smart they will come back and lick it to see if it still is yucky and will not want to mess with it any more.....

omega · 07-05-2007, 05:22 AM

Bitter Apple worked great for me.

I guess for me, I would be afraid of the deodorant in case one of mine decided to lick it more than once... it's full of chemicals! I don't even like putting it on me.

(but of course I do!!!

)

I guess I like to use the safest thing that works.

Stacy C · 09-01-2007, 08:54 PM

So I have tried "Bitter Apple" and "Bitter Yuck", my little guy, Stanley, gets the taste and shakes his head and licks his lips in disgust but then comes back for more in a few minutes. The stuff appears to wear off very quickly. And I too got a taste of the "Bitter Yuck" and it really is YUCK. Not sure about the deodorant tactic, I am afraid that with the sensitive stomaches of the little guys that it would make him sick...especially since he does tend to come back for more. Anyone else have any further advise?

Sandysbabies · 09-01-2007, 09:56 PM

I would have to spray everything in the house including my other 2 dogs. I think we have one of the worst little chewers I have ever seen. Not only does she chew everything but she chases the other 2 and barks and growls and bites at their hind legs. She is only 11wks. old and she is like a big dog in this little bittie body. So, whatever you do that works, pm me, because we need it. She is also almost impossible to housebreak. She will wait until she comes back in and the tee tee. HELP!! Whatever you find that helps for the chewing, seriously I would like to know. This little Taz is chewing us up and she has everything under the sun to play with. (but we love her to pieces. lol!!)

06-11-2007, 06:28 AM	#1
codegirl42 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 109	Furniture Chewing... Anyone have any advise for furniture chewing? It seems when I'm not looking, Bentley likes to chew the corner of the ottoman. sigh And I JUST bought it a month ago....brand new.....what the hell? __________________ Offering inexpensive Web Design for YorkieTalk sellers! http://www.thecutegroup.com

06-11-2007, 08:55 AM	#2
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	you can get stuff called Bitter Apple at Petsmart.. you just spray it on where ever you dont' want him to chew and the taste will deter him. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

06-11-2007, 10:14 AM	#3
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Yummy! Nothing like the taste of new furniture. :-) Seriously, I have a solution for you. While the bitter apple mentioned above works, it only works for a short time. What works like MAGIC for us is clear rolll-on deodorant. Not only does it work, but it works for a l-o-n-g time. __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!

06-13-2007, 02:09 PM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	No the deodorant doesnt make them sick and it works __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-16-2007, 10:24 AM	#7
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	White vinegar always worked for me. Just the smell of it sends them running the other way. And it tastes awful! __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

06-12-2007, 07:51 PM	#4
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	Bitter Apple worked for Jake. When I first got him, he was chewing on a table leg, and I sprayed it with Bitter Apple. He got one little taste of that, and he never tried chewing on anything again other than his toys. Now if he just sees the bottle, he runs lol

06-16-2007, 12:22 PM	#9
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	I tried everything when ahia was little. she still likes to chew on things. I keep a solid deodorant handy. they won't lick it. they don't like the smell much less the taste. deodorant does work and it don't hurt them one bit. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

06-16-2007, 04:18 PM	#10
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	What's the ottoman made of, if it's leather, that may be attracting him. Is he teething...make sure he has plenty of things he can chew on. And I like the deodorant idea, never thought of that. I hope you can save your furniture...good luck and let us know. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

06-16-2007, 05:56 PM	#11
Bnot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 1,399	I've also used the clear deoderant with mine. Never hurt her a bit.

07-04-2007, 07:09 AM	#12
connieb Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 75	spray i got at pet smart a spray it is called bitter yuck no chew spray and it is working so far but the lady at the pet smart place said to spray on the areas that u dont want him to chew and them spray only once in his mouth and he wont chew where that smell or taste is and so i sprayed it on the cabinets and it got in my mouth and i thought i was going to throw up and it does taste bad but it is made of natural materials and contains no alcohol like some do and has rose mary in it...so that made me feel better but my little baby didnt like it at all ....and yorkie are smart they will come back and lick it to see if it still is yucky and will not want to mess with it any more..... __________________ Love Stewart and Connie

07-05-2007, 05:22 AM	#13
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Bitter Apple worked great for me. I guess for me, I would be afraid of the deodorant in case one of mine decided to lick it more than once... it's full of chemicals! I don't even like putting it on me. (but of course I do!!! ) I guess I like to use the safest thing that works.

09-01-2007, 08:54 PM	#14
Stacy C YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 5	So I have tried "Bitter Apple" and "Bitter Yuck", my little guy, Stanley, gets the taste and shakes his head and licks his lips in disgust but then comes back for more in a few minutes. The stuff appears to wear off very quickly. And I too got a taste of the "Bitter Yuck" and it really is YUCK. Not sure about the deodorant tactic, I am afraid that with the sensitive stomaches of the little guys that it would make him sick...especially since he does tend to come back for more. Anyone else have any further advise?

09-01-2007, 09:56 PM	#15
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	I would have to spray everything in the house including my other 2 dogs. I think we have one of the worst little chewers I have ever seen. Not only does she chew everything but she chases the other 2 and barks and growls and bites at their hind legs. She is only 11wks. old and she is like a big dog in this little bittie body. So, whatever you do that works, pm me, because we need it. She is also almost impossible to housebreak. She will wait until she comes back in and the tee tee. HELP!! Whatever you find that helps for the chewing, seriously I would like to know. This little Taz is chewing us up and she has everything under the sun to play with. (but we love her to pieces. lol!!)