Pit Bull Chewing Problem

RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By dcomella AT cox.net (Guest Post) (08/18/2008) 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? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By paula (Guest Post) (05/15/2008) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By Sam (Guest Post) (04/20/2008) 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! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By heather (Guest Post) (02/03/2008) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By Shannon (Guest Post) (01/17/2008) 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! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By Ashley (Guest Post) (01/02/2008) 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? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By (Guest Post) (11/12/2007) 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! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By (Guest Post) (10/19/2007) 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 Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By tas (Guest Post) (09/25/2007) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By Amanda (Guest Post) (08/23/2007) 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? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By guest (Guest Post) (07/22/2007) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE trained pit bull urinating in house Post By tina (Guest Post) (11/16/2006) 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 Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By LRP LOWELL, MASS. (Guest Post) (10/06/2006) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post By needy in indiana (Guest Post) (09/26/2006) 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 Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Chewing Problem Post by phylimac (16) | (09/26/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact 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. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Pit Bull Chewing on Everything Post by lewis_admin (1319) | (09/21/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact My daughter has a 8 month old pit that is chewing up everything! She just called, he chewed up her new glasses this morning, the old ones a while back. Anyway, she loves this pit so much and doesn't want to get rid of him. She has crated him, he still shows her no signs of catching on. How can she stop this before she has to seek the alternative? Judy from Leighton, AL Answers: RE: Pit Bull Chewing on Everything Almost all puppies go through a chewing phase that starts at about 3-4 months old and lasts for several months. This is the period when they are shedding their puppy teeth and gaining their adult teeth. Some breeds are worse than others. Labs are probably the worst in general but most of the large breeds are pretty bad. First, you must puppy proof your house. Put up anything you don't want chewed. Have lots of chew toys available to them at all times. The best that I know of are the Kong toys. They are virtually indestructible and are hollow so you can pack them with treats and the dog will be occupied for hours trying to work them out. Also consider looking for a good dog trainer to work with you. There are no bad dogs, only poorly trained ones. Ask your veterinarian for a recommendation. Many veterinarians also offer training services. (07/05/2006) By Walter RE: Pit Bull Chewing on Everything Our Yorkie did this and, of course, nothing under $200.00 was chewed or destroyed so we kept our eyes on him 24/7. We were consistent and squirted him with water bottles or toy water guns which he did NOT like so he quit chewing and, of course, provided PLENTY of chew toys. Also, we praised him loudly when he played nice with chew toys. He LIKED that so he caught on quickly. Be even with your discipline and they catch on. (07/10/2006) By meoowmom Report Spam or Abuse Request: Pit Bull Driving Me Mad Post by lewis_admin (1319) | (05/27/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact I am in need of advice. I have two Pit Bulls. one of them is 3 years old and has no problems at all. I got her when she was only 5 weeks old, but the other is approximately 1 year and a large male. I haven't had any problems training any of the pits I have owned but this one seems to be a whole different story. He wont stop chewing the couches, getting on counters, urinating in the house whether we are home or not. We tried the crate but after 3 weeks to no avail (he doesn't stop barking... ever, if he is in it). I am a rescue/helper of the breed, please, i need someone's help. Out of Ideas Answers: RE: Pit Bull Driving Me Mad 05/27/2005 I don't have any specific advice, but I would recommend that you contact some of the 'foster parents' in one of the rescue organizations for the breed. I rescued a 5-yr old long haired dachshund with seizure disorder about 5 months ago and his foster mom had so much experience and she couldn't have been more willing and helpful. By Claudia RE: Pit Bull Driving Me Mad 05/27/2005 I don't know about the breed but kudos to you for doing what you do. All my dogs are rescued too & 2 of them just about destroyed everything they could until they were over 1 yr. old. I don't remember exactly when but one day the one just stopped & the other slowed down until he stopped. I didn't think I would survive but they are the best dogs in the world. You might want to get a complete blood panel done just to rule out anything physical. By Vic RE: Pit Bull Driving Me Mad 05/27/2005 I would crate him when you are not home or cannot watch him. He is getting "his way" when you let him out of the crate because he is barking. When my rottie was a puppy she would bark and cry too. We ended up buying a bark collar. My hubby actually tested it on his arm, because we didn't want to hurt her. We put it at the mildest setting and put it on her in the crate. She only barked once and we only had to put it on her a couple times. All we had to say whenever she kept barking was "do you want your bark collar?" and she would be quiet, even to this day and she is 8+ now. We only used it a couple times, but it was well worth it. All dogs have a different personality and it may be a challenge, but if you work with him it will payoff. It might help if you take hime to obediance classes too. They say most puppies chew and misbehave until they are 2 which is true with my 2 dogs. I think it is great that you are trying to help this dog. Good luck. By Donna J. RE: Pit Bull Driving Me Mad 05/27/2005 Check out books by Patricia McConnell or Jean Donaldson. They both have great information about training dogs and interpreting their behavior. By guest RE: Pit Bull Driving Me Mad 05/27/2005 Is it separation anxiety? Maybe he has gotten extremely attached to you as some rescues will and has extreme separation anxiety. Also, does he have (safe) chew toys? Is his crate big enough? Does he get enough exercise? You must constantly tell him NO in a stern voice when he does something that is bad as soon as he does it (don't wait even 5 seconds). Conversely, act like he's the best dog in the world when he behaves nicely, like urinating outside. Be very consistent and incredibly patient. Some dogs that have had traumatic pasts seem to respond only to positive reinforcement. One of mine is incredibly stubborn and doesn't want to go in his kennel when I ask. If I cuddle the other one and tell her how good she is when she goes in her kennel on command, he hears me fussing over the female and will go in his kennel immediately (and voluntarily) just to get me to fuss over him, too. Works every time and is kind of funny, actually. You could try using your female as an example of good behavior and maybe the male will catch on. I would probably treat him like a puppy and watch him constantly -- don't let him out of your sight -- to make sure he doesn't do anything bad. This will drive you crazy for a while, but is well worth the effort. By RE: Pit Bull Driving Me Mad 05/27/2005 I have a little teeny tiny mini-yorkie who sounds like a pack of wild coyotes when he does not get his way. I had a neighbor come by and point blank ask if I was abusing him, the little booger did not like his harness and was trying to chew it off...ugghhh anyhoots, he howeled in crate too. BUT I was more determined so I put him it in spare bedroom put cartoon channel on and placed two chew toys and chew stick in his crate and he howeled for a few mins then I slammed front door and sat in living room readind i fell asleep and he was playing when I woke up...you have to be stronger willed they will know you are a softie my husb thought I was mean to let him cry even for a minute (obvious we have no kids) so I did this when husb was out....pup is trained and no chewing my shoes I tapped him with magazine and he finally got it smart guy. GOOD LUCK. By meoowmom RE: Pit Bull Driving Me Mad 06/15/2005 I have a male that is 1/2 pit bull, very bull headed. He does not like to be seperated from me when I am home. He will bark and carry on if I am home but be fine if he knows I'm not there. I took a spray bottle and put water with vinager in it. White is best, and sprayed him in the face when he would bark or wine in his crate. He has since learned that when he is a good boy we will play with his ball when I get home and at night I tell him night night and he knows he will get a treat if he goes into his crate and is good. Good luck. By AJM1271 RE: Pit Bull Driving Me Mad 06/19/2005 I also have a Pit mix rescue. She is now nine months old and I have had her since she was four months. I had and am still having many of the same issues you are, but am finally with lots of patience and consistency seeing some major improvement. She is crated when I am away and fights me everyday to go in (usally hides under the bed), but the barking is slowly subsiding. Also, she has been very difficult to house train when out of the crate, but I have faith that she will totally get it one day. As far as jumping up on the counter, the spray bottle worked wonderfully( and she even loves water). I still battle the chewing on everything she is not supposed to, even though my floor is covered with toys and bones, but I do see that subsiding also. The jumbo (undigestable nyla bones are one of her favorites and keep her occupied for long periods). All I can say is patience,patience,patience and I do sympathize. It has been a trying five months, but worth every aggrevation, as I am sure you know. Good Luck! By Stacy RE: Pit Bull Driving Me Mad 10/13/2005 Wow this dog seems like a handful. My aunt has had previous experiences. The best thing you can do is take one issue at a time and work on it. Trying to fix it all at once will just confuse the dog. Also do not use force or negativity on the dog, it will just make him dislike what you are trying to teach him. It is so much easier when the dog wants to learn. It may just be easier to take him to the professionals. Try looking up trainers or classes at your local petstore. By Maura Report Spam or Abuse