Mrs Sweepy Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I have just finish cleaning up from my dogs trashing my hallway. Thier is not one piece of woodwork that they have not chewed. I just dont know what to do .Sweepy is not the happy man What can i do and why are they doing it . These are two three year old dogs that have up till now never done this before. This has really upset me as i love both of my dogs . But this can not go on. So if anyone can give advise please do. xxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun666 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 (edited) try a lot of toys first to keep them busy if this dosnt work,place hot curry powder or hot chilli powder were they are chewing and that is garenteed to stop this,ive been there with my dogs,,,hope this helps,,but ive seen a dog that likes hot food,,,so then the last straw would be cage them when your out,,it will garentee no more chewing,,it wont harm the dogs at all,,works for myself and a lot of people that i know that have dogs,,has something changed in the house or have you been near other dogs it could be the smallest change,best regards frank Edited August 27, 2009 by shotgun666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Make sure they have plenty to chew. Our lab puppy has just started dropping teeth although we noticed last week she had been chewing the oak kitchen table :look: so now she has a smokey bone to chew while we're out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Toys Mrs Sweepy - Lots of them, keep them as occupied as you can would be my advice. I hope all goes well. Also (not that i know anything) but what has changed in your lifestyle since they have started to do it? even the smallest of things? May give the experts on here a clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 (edited) Hi Mrs S. Six differenent sites, six differnet answers, Try this How do I stop destructive chewing? Since dogs have no sense of the value of the items they explore and chew, they can often be seen as destructive in our eyes. Rather than looking to inhibit chewing, you should be looking to focus your dog's chewing on those items you are happy for it to chew on. The first step is to teach your dog to understand the difference between what is yours and what is theirs. To do this they must see toys as a reward, something that is special and very different to the chair leg for example. Here are some hints and tips to help achieve this: To start with, make only 3 toys available to your dog. Make them all different in taste, texture and shape. Use these toys and play regularly with your dog. This lets them associate these toys with good things and it is therefore more likely your dog will play with them when you are not there. Make one of the toys a hollow fill toy that can be filled with food and treats, further encouraging them to use them. See our article on how to use a Kong and the other activity toys that are available. Remove valuable items or put them out of reach. Discourage your dog from chewing other objects (furnishings etc) with deterrents such as Johnstons Anti Chew. This has a bitter taste and if sprayed on furniture, its taste deters chewing. Keeping your dog confined when you are not watching them. Crate training is seen as one of the best ways to do this (see our article - Dog Crates & Crate Training). Alternatively you could use a play pen to restrict movement to a specific area. When you see your dog chewing the correct items, praise them. This gives further positive reinforcement around chewing the correct objects. Avoid over doing this such that it interrupts their chewing. If you catch your dog about to chew on something they are not meant to, catch their attention with a firm "NO". Immediately give them something they can chew on and praise them when they do. The best form of correction is from the objects themselves! Ok, this sounds odd and needs to be explained. If you discipline your dog for chewing an incorrect object, it can lead them to mistakenly believe they cannot chew at all, or cannot chew in your presence. If however, by chewing a certain object, a certain negative consequence occurs, it will deter them later. The best way to do this is to startle your dog with a squirt from a water pistol (on the back of their head) just as they are about to chew the object. It is important that the dog does not see you do this. It must think it is the object itself. This can be considered slightly aversive and is recommended as a last resort where all other methods have failed. MOST IMPORTANTLY, keep it all positive and reward correct behaviour. Treat any mistakes as your fault for not correctly teaching your dog those items it can or cannot chew. Canine Concepts M. Edited August 27, 2009 by MGMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 (edited) Thanks guys for the response I think the first thing i have got to fine out. Is which dog is doing it. I hope that its not both of them. My Springer is used to being in a crate. So for the time being its back in the crate for her at night(am hoping that i have got the right dog) Their has been no sudden change for them. Ive have been working more hours but thats been like that now for about three months And they have not been on their own the last six weeks because of the boys being off . So i cant put it down to boredom. It really is the puzzle Once i have work out which dog it is i might just get the vet to check their teeth. See if their is a problem their. Which ever one is doing it seems to miss easly things to chew like shoes &things and gos for the hard wood . So wondering if it needing something to chew for teething problems Thanks for your help At least now i dont feel like their is no solution to the problem. The last thing i would want is to have to make choices between my dogs and my home. My dogs mean everything to me. xxxSuzy Edited August 27, 2009 by Mrs Sweepy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun666 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 i truley hope you can sort it,little **** they are but we love them still,,,why is that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul@Ribchester Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Toys Mrs Sweepy - Lots of them, Not you the dogs............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 O i have more then enough toys Mr Ribchester Well so far so good . The Springer going in the crate at night And no chewing. The clumber due his yearly check in the week or so . So i will get the vet to check his mouth. And i shell also do the same with the springer. And now i have come on here to tell you my good news. I just know my unchewed table is going to get it :blink: xxxSuzy Thank god am not Heather Mills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun666 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 goodluck :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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