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03-04-2010, 04:28 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toledo, Ohio
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| Chewing what do you do??? What do you do to get your dogs to stop chewing on things?! My babies chew on the walls, the couch, the carpet, each other I've tried the bully sticks they don't like them right now were doing hooves which is really kinda gross but it seems to be working any other ideas?? |
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03-04-2010, 04:57 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | 1. Teach 'Leave it' with good firm voice like you mean it, but not yelling. 2. Teach 'Drop it'. 3. Say 'Ah Ah' in the same firm voice. 4. Always have toys at hand to side track their attention & have something they can have. Squeakers are good ones to get their attention. 5. Try Bitter Apple or Bitter Yuck to spray on items. You must watch/listen for this behavior at all times. At times, I've quickly walked right up to Roxy & made her back up away from things. You will say 'Leave it' so many times it'll make you crazy, but it should pay off. Now I only have to say it once in awhile & can almost whisper it, & she knows to leave it alone. It paid off! You just have to really stay on it allll the time. Good luck!
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03-04-2010, 05:24 PM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Port Orange, FL
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| I agree with the post above... With Ace, I have to say "no!" w/ a stern voice consistently!!! He understands a little now. He, like all Yorkies, are very intelligent, he knew when I wouldn't want him to chew on furniture. When he did, he would look at me then stop when I said "no!" I also went to buy some teething bones and toys that would keep him busy. Yorkies are habitual chewers as we all know, so the toys keep him occupied and away from my furniture. |
03-04-2010, 08:39 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: El Paso, TX
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| I have to agree with the firm NO or whatever other phrase you want. I use no or ah ah with a firm hand clap. Leilah is catching on, but I use bitter spray on the coffee table legs because they are pretty tempting and apparently (experience from my fosters) tasty. Use gloves or something when using the bitter spray cause man that stuff is awful and stays on your skin forever!!! Just be consistent with your command and always keep your eyes on them until those baby teeth are all gone. You didn't mention age so I am just assuming they are pups....Good Luck
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03-04-2010, 10:34 PM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuna,ID,USA
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| The first reply is a good one! When I don't want my boys doing something (typically not chewing...we don't have much of an issue with that cause they have 5 bazillion toys and chewies), they know what "quit" means, and it definitely gets used sometimes Just remember to be consistent, and use a firm voice. If your pup is anything like mine are, they'll feel badly that they made mommy and daddy upset, and they'll quickly break the habit.
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03-04-2010, 11:05 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Taylor ripped a huge hole in our couch the other day and was very proud of her handy work. I have tried the sprays that are meant to deter them and they havent worked. Yes, i was extremely upset, but i have also realised that she is teething and having some big issues with her teeth not coming out so I can't blame her. Boredom also had a lot to do with it because she was at home alone while i was at work. So I have "Yorkie-Proofed" my yard and made sure she has plenty of fresh water, food, toys and chews available and i have started leaving her outside which is working like a charm (even helping with the house breaking!). I know she is safe and has more to entertain herself with outside. I also sometimes leave my bird outside with her as a companion if the weather is ok. Replace your personal items with the dog's toys and chews and don't leave valubles lying around un-supervised! it's important to realise that they are still dogs no matter how small they are and they will dig, chew, bark and do everything a bigger dog will do. Dynamite comes in small packages they say! Be patient yet firm and teach your dog that when you tell him to go outside or stop he must listen. A firm and distracting noise often helps and diverts their attention back to you and away from what they are doing. I have also started spending a lot of time with mine doing clicker training. At 6 months she can sit, stay, down and play dead! She longs for that interaction and spending time with them and educating them on listening to you is vital.
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03-05-2010, 03:43 AM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England
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| The Dog Listener reckons chewing walls, furniture etc., while you are not home is because they're stressed, and missing you. They don't know if you are coming back or not. Also because they think they're alpha dog. Think she might have a web page. Worth looking it up. Good luck. Shirl x x |
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