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Ahhh...Why now? Bama just turned a year old and all of a sudden started chewing things that aren't hers. She had NEVER chewed anything except her toys. We have never had to worry about what we left out because she wouldn't bother it. While she is home alone she stays in her crate but while we are home she has free roam of the house. Yesterday she got a hold of my cell phone charger and pulled it out of the wall and chewed it up pretty good. Then today she chewed the cord on my BF's headset for his XBOX. I just don't understand why she is just starting this.....We expected it when she was a puppy, but she never showed interest in anything except what was hers....not even our shoes. :confused: Had anyone else had this problem with their baby? |
That surprises me, too. The only thought that comes to mind is that maybe she is bored and a bored puppy can get into trouble easily. Be very careful that she doesn't get ahold of any electrical cords. Perhaps she needs more exercise or walks to wear her out. A tired puppy is a good puppy.:D |
She could be bored, but it is always a good idea to never leave anything out that your furkids can chew on even IF they never have done it before, doesn't mean they won't at some point find a cord or cell phone a tasty treat :D |
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, however my Suzi who will be 3 years old in March , chews on our /my clothes:eek: Blankets too. The only thing that I can think of is that she was weaned too early. I have caught her "suckiling" on our blankets.. Geez, though, my clothes too? She sue to get a hold of my son's video games boxes , we put a stop on that one . Then the little stinker chewed libaray books. Hardcover ones. Of course I had to pay for them. I have been usisng comand words that she knows. Such as Stop, down, and not letting her on the couch unless supervised. |
There are three main reasons why dogs chew: * Chewing is a natural desire. It's fun, it passes the time, and it's a self-rewarding, self-reinforcing activity. As example would be chewing on something that tastes good. * Chewing is an outlet -- especially for a nervous, bored, or lonely dog. The repetitive act of chewing is actually quite soothing to your dog. It's the doggie equivalent of comfort food. * Chewing burns up nervous energy and gives your dog something to do. This is especially true in the case of dogs who don't get enough exercise. |
Thanks for all the replies! I am betting that it is due to having snow all week and she hasn't been able to get as much exercise as normal. We play outside some in the snow but she really can't run like she usually does, it's mostly icy snow now. We have been trying to compensate for the lack of exercise by playing more inside, but obviously it just isn't the same. She has TONS of chew toys but I guess those can get boring after a while. I am hoping this all goes away soon and we can get back to lots of outside play time and hopefully that will take care of the problem. Once again, thanks y'all!! |
I'll tell you my Yorkie, My Shorkie and my Shih Tzu are great never chew anything but their toys but my Basset Hounds are another story. So far they've chewed the wire from the heater (while it was plugged in) the wire from my friend's jujke box (while it was plugged in) and a shed full of insulation. The vet says they have more lives than Garfield. They were checked out after they chewed the insulation to make sure they were okay and the vet was amazed. |
Great suggestions, again. Tucker seems to like to chew on my kids more that "Things". I think that I have to work on them to be the dominant ones. |
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