ok i have a new puppy chihuahua named noah and he is chewing on everything clothes,socks,pencils/pens,fin... he has a toy but he quit chewing on it. i hate to put him in his pen @ night when our other dog can walk freely becuz he crys @ night and everything how can i get him to quit chewing on stuff??
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Congrats! I just got a little girl chuhuahua and I'm having the same problem. go through your house and pick everything up that he can get a hold of and put it out of his reach. except for his toys. thats what seems to be working here except for my toes.
Put him in like a room close to yours.
Then just fill it with stuff to chew on.
he'll get over the habbit quickly
you can try a variety of different chew toys and alternate them to keep him from getting bored with them. A new puppy should be kept in a confined space for safety (its not mean) when it isn't able to be monitored until it learns what is acceptable and what isn't (such as chewing on clothing and electrical wires). Good Luck!
You can try offering him a variety of new toys. I am not sure. I just asked a question similar to that and I still havent figured it out. When you figure it out let me know please. :]
Get him these things call Cheez. Our dog uses them and he chews on them. It will also calm the dog down although if you have a large dog they go fast so I dont know if it would last the whole night......Oh and you can get them at walmart.
k, just go the pet store and get it something that he will have a desire and need to chew no matter what, it might be expensive somewhere along the line depending on how bad the chewing nerve is , but it will be worth it cuz you'll house won't look like a chewing ball anymore.
Everybody hates scolding their dog but works most of the time. If it doesn't work, try seperating it from the "pack". Try tying them up outside or putting them in a different room for a little while. They usually respond to that for dogs like attention and being with their family.
k well they have this spray in stores that u can spray on n e thing and it makes wat ever it is on taste sour but it wont hurt him its a little pricey but after a few times with that he will think twice about chewin on n e thing besides his toy
Well, i am no expert, But maybe ask your vet or maybe try to take him to training. Petsmart has training. Umm maybe when you see him chewing on somethign hes not post to take it away from him and tell him no and give him his toy in the place of whatever he was chewing on. Good luck with that.
1. Put Tabasco sauce or red pepper on a sock and leave it on the floor. Once he gets that he won't be chewing socks anymore.
2. Get rawhide or pig ears or something like that , that stuff smells really good to dogs (pet store etc.)
They do get over this, but it is really frustrating. Be patient. Never give a puppy an article of discarded people clothing to chew on- they cannot distinguish that from what they can or can't chew.
you can try a soft sides muzzle each time he chews something put it on him after awhile he will learn its bad and you don't have to lock him up all night... some of this can be caused by jealousy and teething pay attention to when he chews something up is it after you pay attention to your other dog or go out somewhere without him?Chihuahua's require lots of attention all the time they think you are theirs so outside distractions ie the other dog can sometimes make them do these things. He will with some patience get over this...in the meantime something tells me your little dog may need something extra in his diet too he could be craving something he's not getting so he's going from object to object to get it. You may want to add some vitamin drops to his water or food get him some vitamin treats and change his feeding a bit give him a bit extra these are high energy burning little dogs that sometimes really need more of everything.
Your answer is in the first sentence. Noah is a puppy. He is chewing and exercising his gums and playing. Make sure that everything is picked up. Shoes, pencils, pens etc. Because he is a puppy, he probably need to be in is pen at night with a blanket and some of his toys. If he is in your room sleeping where he can see you, he will most likely stop the crying at night.
Unfortunately that is what pups are good at. Give him lots of chew toys and exhaust him when the two of you play so he will be more likely to stay off your stuff. I know putting him the pen is painful, but give it a few nights and the crying will stop. A crate also works. The nice thing about a crate is that you can put it in another part of the house until he stops crying. This way you won't feel so bad about it and it is safer for him. If he starts chewing on furniture or the carpet you can buy a bitter apple spray and that will definitely keep him off.
AWWWWW I want one ! I agree, a pen is the safest place for him right now. Make it a happy place, a bed time ritual for him. Go out to pee, get a treat, maybe put a little peanut butter on it to entice him, and set him in there for bedtime. A soft blanket or stuffed animal for a buddy, and, sometimes a clock that ticks ( with the alarm turned off) under a thick blanket, so it sounds like he is with his litter mates.
I would love to have one of those wee little babies.
A little tap on the neck when he starts to chew on wires,tell him no in a very determind, but not angry voice. Pick a word that you can repeat through out his life. We use the noise that sounds like "AT", offer him a different chew toy when he goes for the socks and things. Turn his attention away from the bad stuff, and make him feel good about the good stuff.
At the petco store they sell a spray thats called " bitter apple" , you spray it on items you don't want them to chew and it deters them from chewing that item. Good luck with your puppy.
Destructive chewing is a behavioral problem and needs training to overcome. Puppies and grown dogs may exhibit this problem. Puppies may chew out of boredom, to expand their energy, teething or out of curiosity. Grown dogs chew because of stress, separation anxiety, fear, phobia, social isolation, boredom, attention seeking or playfulness. For a puppy, you can puppy-proof its confined area. Remove all tempting objects. It is easier to confine your pup in a big cage or crate in your absence. Whenever you're around, keep an eye on it and supervise over its activities. Provide chewing toys for teething pains. Correct its behavior immediately if you catch it chewing unsuitable objects.Consistent correction will teach it to chew only its toys. Grown dogs face stress and frustration at being confined and isolated for long hours. The dog may bark excessively or chew on any object it can get hold of. To overcome this separation anxiety, you need time to train it to expect you to return after every separation. Bring your dog out for regular exercise to release its pent up energy. You can also enroll it in an obedience school to overcome separation anxiety. Some dogs deliberately seek attention with negative behaviors. You need to reinforce your dog for the good behaviors and ignore it for the bad ones. Also, remove all inappropriate objects and give your pet only its chewing toys. Disallow your dog to play with items that don't belong to it. Exercise your pet regularly so that it has sufficient play time. First, look at the possible reasons for your dog's chewing behavior. Give him plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to reduce boredom. If he chews on things only when he's home alone, look at separation anxiety as a likely cause. Puppies going through teething problems find some relief if they have dog chew toys to chew on. Avoid giving your puppy objects to chew on that are similar to objects you don't want him to chew on, such as pieces of old clothing. Your puppy won't understand the difference. Puppies with teething problems will welcome these chew toys:
Hard rubber balls
Puppy teething rings
Frozen dog treats
Nylon or rawhide bones
When your dog is home without human supervision, you may want to keep him in a restricted area of the house. Choose an area without wooden furniture legs or other tempting chewable items, such as the laundry room. Make sure that nothing is dangling that he could pull on and chew. Reprimanding your dog for chewing doesn't work. In addition to the above steps, though, you can give your dog objects to chew on that you approve of. When he chews on something that you don't want him to chew on, take it away and offer him your approved alternative. Give him lots of praise when he chews on these toys. Chewy toys and toys filled with treats are especially helpful for dogs with chewing problems 鈥?these toys keep them occupied for a long time. To keep the toys interesting to your dog, give him different toys to play with on different days.
i had the same problem. i have 2 Chihuahua's that are 8 months and a year old. they chew on stuff because they are teething what i found worked with my 2 are raw hides they like them and it stops them chewing on everything else (most of the time). Chihuahua's get cold really easily so you are doing them a favour by putting them in a crate, my 2 cried all the time but they got used to it. try giving noah a clock that ticks but not one thats really quite, wrap it up in something soft like a old pillow case. it really works.
I'm no expert its just what i have learnt from my own experience's. good luck!!
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