Pit Bull Chewing Problem
Thank you,
Shawna from Benton Harbor, Michigan
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RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem
Puppies, no matter what breed are going to chew, they usually get out of that stage around 8-9 months. They are defiantly going to chew at 3 months. I have 2 pits and had just a few occasions where they made a small hole in the wall or chewed the corners of my coffee table. I get them these big raw hide bones from Sams Club, there are like 15 in the pack for like $10. I introduced it to them and played with it and them so they were used to it. They are the best. Also empty plastic bottle like 2 litter sodas are the best, just throw it at them and they love it. Also peanut butter.
There are some hollow bones in Target or grocery stores, place a few pieces of chicken and a whole bunch of peanut butter (it only works for one of my pits since the other one just won't eat the peanut butter unless I'm in his direct eye sight, it's weird ) now about sprays that are supposed to prevent the chewing may not help just because it's a taste that some dogs will like. At first try Tabasco sauce, it may do the trick and save you from purchasing a $10 can of spray. If not sour apple or lemon, its worth the try at least. And there is any dog chewing out crates (with an S) then you should get a metal crate and not spend the money on something they can chew through.
Post by yessy1019
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I have a male pit bull he is 15moths old and still chewing I don't like being mean and yelling but I don't know how to stop him from chewing he has toys. Help!
Post By sids mom (Guest Post)
biting problem.
My dogs name is Rambo and he is three months and won't stop biting. I want him to stop before he gets older. How do I get him to stop?
Post By spanky (Guest Post)
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I have a pit bull that is 11 mos and all she does is chew. She has her own chew toys but she stills chew whatever including clothes. She is otherwise a very good dog. Any ideas of what I can do to stop the chewing?
Post By dcomella AT cox.net (Guest Post)
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How can I get my pit bull from chewing everything in my and getting in to my trash. Please help me. I don't know what to do. Now he's chewing my walls now that I just put up.
Post By paula (Guest Post)
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This is not a problem, it is stress relief for the dog. If your dog is biting everything, 1. HE NEEDS EXERCISE EVERY DAY! Pits need it MUCH more than most dogs, they need to run till their pooped out. 2. They need to chew, they are dogs and that is a major part of being a pit bull dog. Huge meaty bones are the best thing to keep a pit occupied. They have to be supervised b/c they can splinter if you don't pay attention. No matter how small your pit he can handle the biggest available b/c in a few days the bone will be much smaller than when it started. Mine will chew for up to 2 hours straight and then go to sleep for a while. Chewing everything is frustration and it is not the dog's fault it is the owner's responsibility to a pit bull to exercise it vigorously every day. Also watch the Dog Whisperer on Nat Geo channel it will help a ton. Pits need a very strong attentive owner that can provide this exercise and mental stimulus for them every day or you will have a very frustrated dog and a very messy house, if they don't chew thru it completely!
Post By Sam (Guest Post)
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I have a new pit puppy and he is so well behaved 99% of the time he is only 9 1/2 weeks old and his named is Doggie. He was weened from his mother at 3 or 4 weeks due to the fact she gave birth to 10 and their razor sharp teeth started making her bleed. He is constantly chewing he pulls strands from the carpet and he chews my blankets.
Post By heather (Guest Post)
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I am searching this site because I also have a pit bull that has eaten a set of furniture and now has started on my mattress
I am in desperate need of help. I have always crated him until he ate through the last two crates! I am only working part-time so he does not spend a lot of time home alone. He gets a lot of attention between myself and my kids. If anyone has any advise please respond!
Post By Shannon (Guest Post)
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I have a 2 year old blond brindle pit. He is my baby, My fiance' and i rescued him at a pound about 3 months ago. We have been staying with my fiance's uncle for about a month now, he has a young white pit. He is less than a year. He started chewing on furniture- the couch,the rug, the chair- and getting into the trash..Then our pit started doing it to. He's not as bad as the younger one.. but he's much bigger and could destroy furniture.
We are about to move out and are afraid that he will continue this habit after we move. He has been caught doing it in front of people and while everyone is gone. We love him to death & he's a big sweetheart. But we are afraid we will have to get rid of him if he doesn't stop. What are we supposed to do?
Post By Ashley (Guest Post)
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I have a brindle pit and she is a little bit over a year old. But my problem is I don't know how I can make her quit chewing on everything! She chews my shoes up, table legs, toys too!
you name it this dog has chewed it up! If any one has any ideas on how to make her stop please give me advice!
Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)
RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem
I have one pitbull, she is fine whenever I am home or nearby. When she is alone while I'm at work, she will chew anything in sight. Most recently, she got into my DVD collection and chewed the cases up on a lot of good dvds.
I talked to a trainer and he said it was because of something called, "Seperation Anxiety", which would make sense because while I'm home she is not mouthy.
I used to come home and the whole room would be destroyed, and I was shocked because I Didn't see her acting like that... she is usually very very calm.
What I am doing currently is crate training her to help her get used to being by herself. Inside the crate I am putting A KONG chew toy so she can eat and learn only to chew on certain things.
if she goes near anything while she's out as if intending to chew it that isn't hers... I move her away from it, and give her a familiar toy.
`Chuck
Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)
RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem
Wal-mart, Target, etc sells a bottle called "no chew". Just spray it on whatever they are chewing. This stuff puts a real bad taste in their mouth. I have 2 pits also. i used this stuff for the chow i used to have and it worked good on him.
Post By tas (Guest Post)
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I have a pit bull and the old owner of her used to take her every where he went. Well now when me and my fiancee leave her alone at home she chews up everything in sight, the couch,underwear,socks,toilet paper, etc how do i get her to stop?
Post By Amanda (Guest Post)
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I have three pitt bulls in my house and they get in the trash all the time, they chew on the table, tore up the carpet, chewed up a cushion on my couch, and MADE A WHOLE IN THE WALL just by digging and biting at it. They have toys to play with and eachother. They also have a big yard to run in. They don't seem to understand not to bite and claw at the wall. I don't know how to teach them to stop doing that.
Post By guest (Guest Post)
RE trained pit bull urinating in house
i adopted a pit bull that is a year old and is basically house broken, he goes outside and is not left alone.
we've had him a week and in the last couple of days he has started urinating in the house even after being walked.
please help
tbrownmb AT hotmail.com
Post By tina (Guest Post)
RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem
hi I had or have a simular problem with 1 of my mini dachshunds. the major part of it stopped when we bought them chew bones and toys to chew on. and not just little things either. had to buy them the ones made for the large breeds. also we tried to remove thier food from the floor during non-eating times and that's when 1 re-started to chew on the legs of the table. I also as a treat give them cut up carrots, brocolli stems, raw potatoes or apples. these let them chew and are also healthy. and they love it.
Post By LRP LOWELL, MASS. (Guest Post)
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We have five pit bulls mixed with rots and yes THEY CHEW EVERYTHING EVEN WOOD ON THE HOUSE the vet says they are bored i have several toys the chew so many its hard to walk around them like kids toys all over the room i spend most of my time with them the 2 older ones now 2 are happy with anything to chew i give them plastic water bottles when i get them empty plastic spice bottles toys and things so they leave my furniture and other things alone the other 3 are pups they are 5 months old so i started giving them the plastic bottles with snacks inside the bottles and they amuse themselves with those so much working hard to get the snacks out that they dont chew the furniture and woodwork carpet and etc anymore the vet said keep them busy with lots of attention or keep them just busy but the snacks in the bottles work well for us and saved me alot of money on what they used to chew up good luck i hope you find just the right thing to help you it does get so expensive with all they chew trust me with 5 i learned lol let me know how it works out for ya i have yahoo so ya can easily mail me if ya want to you can find me this way needy_reynolds wth the yahoo mail GOOD LLUCK
Post By needy in indiana (Guest Post)
RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem
all pits must have chew toys and other toys as well. they have some anxiety and this will help. also, she is getting her adult teeth and will chew things until they come in. hope that helps.
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