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misilmisil · 06-26-2007, 11:21 AM

Roscoe chewed on my laptop cord and last night he chewed on my bf's external hard-drive USB cord...these things are expensive and I cannot deal with his chewing...I will go home and try the clear deodorant...any name brand suggestions???

ldenise · 06-26-2007, 11:28 AM

I use the solid deodorant. works everytime for us.

robbin · 06-26-2007, 11:54 AM

You know, at Home Depot (or any similar type store) you can buy cord "covers" that you insert the wires/cords into a hard plastic case.

Superstarkba · 06-27-2007, 03:33 PM

I just use a stern voice, and he will quit, and then I will give him like a rope toy.. seems to get his mind off of it. Then if he tries to go back I just look at him. Hes only messed with the cords once under my desk.. so I don't have that much experience with it. Good luck solving your problem!

omega · 06-27-2007, 03:54 PM

Myla decided to start chewing cords and I put Bitter Apple on the cords once and never had to use it again. (so far

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drawlins27 · 06-28-2007, 11:28 AM

Dixie actually likes the bitter apple. Whenever I spray it on something she comes running and licks off the bitter apple like its the best thing she ever tasted. She must be missing some tastebuds

Judy in Waco · 06-28-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by drawlins27

Dixie actually likes the bitter apple. Whenever I spray it on something she comes running and licks off the bitter apple like its the best thing she ever tasted. She must be missing some tastebuds

That is funny! Gizmo just acted like there wasn't anything there when I tried the Bitter End stuff and I can't find the bitter apple locally.

I put on the clear deodorant this morning and watched him approach a cord. At first I was worried because he licked it several times like he couldn't decide if he liked it or not. Then, he walked away and kept licking his mouth for several minutes. Oh, poor baby! (NOT!)

So far today, he has not approached a cord. Soo...so far, so good!

reeses · 06-28-2007, 01:05 PM

The bitter apple works good, the natures miracle behavior aid works well, and there is some kind of spray or powder you can sprinkle on and near the area with the cords and the smell keeps them from wanting to get close. Of course its suppose to be odorless to us...never tried it but heard it works pretty well too.

jujubee008 · 07-01-2007, 08:03 PM

Bitter End didn't work for us either. Our puppy LOVED IT!! We bought bitter apple instead... I am not sure what the dif between the two are, but the bitter apple seemed to work wonders for us. Good luck I know its a hard thing.

Judy in Waco · 07-01-2007, 08:43 PM

I have since learned a little trick...you have to reapply every day! Sounds simple right? Then why didn't I think of it? LOL

The deodorant has worked better than anything else.

njoydaride · 07-01-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

I have since learned a little trick...you have to reapply every day! Sounds simple right? Then why didn't I think of it? LOL

The deodorant has worked better than anything else.

What brand/scent of deoderant did you use? I'm curious to know if the results of using a feminine fruit smelling deoderant vs. a very manly deoderant.

06-26-2007, 11:21 AM	#16
misilmisil Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 132	Roscoe chewed on my laptop cord and last night he chewed on my bf's external hard-drive USB cord...these things are expensive and I cannot deal with his chewing...I will go home and try the clear deodorant...any name brand suggestions??? __________________ Roscoe's Mommie http://www.dogster.com/dogs/523091

06-26-2007, 11:28 AM	#17
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	I use the solid deodorant. works everytime for us. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

06-28-2007, 11:28 AM	#21
drawlins27 Mommy's Lil' Miracle Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mufreesboro, TN Posts: 1,028	Dixie actually likes the bitter apple. Whenever I spray it on something she comes running and licks off the bitter apple like its the best thing she ever tasted. She must be missing some tastebuds __________________ I LOVE my little Furbutts!

07-01-2007, 08:03 PM	#24
jujubee008 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 67	What worked for us Bitter End didn't work for us either. Our puppy LOVED IT!! We bought bitter apple instead... I am not sure what the dif between the two are, but the bitter apple seemed to work wonders for us. Good luck I know its a hard thing.

07-01-2007, 08:43 PM	#25
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I have since learned a little trick...you have to reapply every day! Sounds simple right? Then why didn't I think of it? LOL The deodorant has worked better than anything else. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

06-26-2007, 11:54 AM	#18
robbin Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 111	You know, at Home Depot (or any similar type store) you can buy cord "covers" that you insert the wires/cords into a hard plastic case.

06-27-2007, 03:33 PM	#19
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	I just use a stern voice, and he will quit, and then I will give him like a rope toy.. seems to get his mind off of it. Then if he tries to go back I just look at him. Hes only messed with the cords once under my desk.. so I don't have that much experience with it. Good luck solving your problem!

06-27-2007, 03:54 PM	#20
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Myla decided to start chewing cords and I put Bitter Apple on the cords once and never had to use it again. (so far )

06-28-2007, 01:05 PM	#23
reeses My Lil Man! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,703 Blog Entries: 2	The bitter apple works good, the natures miracle behavior aid works well, and there is some kind of spray or powder you can sprinkle on and near the area with the cords and the smell keeps them from wanting to get close. Of course its suppose to be odorless to us...never tried it but heard it works pretty well too.