Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything

RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post by carnation037 (14) | (03/02/2008) Contact My neighbor has a blue pit and after reading on this site about the music for pets thing, I sent her the link. She ordered it and it works great. The dog stopped all chewing and is much calmer. Angela from SC gave this information so I am passing it along again. It's called 'Mood Music for Dogs' (And Dog Lovers) 'Gone for a Walk'. www.cherylchristine.com Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post by girlieLA (4) | (02/10/2008) Contact Please consider professional training so the two of you can learn together. A 9 month old is still very trainable, and pits are usually pretty smart. Once you accept an animal into your family it is a lifeling committment. They are not disposable razors that we toss when they no longer work. Shelters are full, and people who want dogs already have them. So you may not find a forever home. In the future, please consider an older dog from a shelter that is over the puppy stuff. They are often trainable and loving. As far as solutions I've used with chewers (our stray lab mix chewed furniture) I taped (as in masking tape) over what she was chewing since she did it when we were not around. She stopped. Our pit mix was a simple "No" and praising him for chewing on his toys. I have also heard of people using vinegar and spraying it on the objects they don't want chewed. I have not personally tried it. Please consider simply removing any object that you can. Like a having a two year old, you would not leave your crystal on a coffee table with a toddler. Good luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post by karen_annette (3) | (02/07/2008) Contact I agree with the poster who suggested the KONG toy. Fill it with peanut butter and freeze it. They love it. I have experience with a young labrador who was rescued, labs are notorious chewers. This worked with him, he even got to the place where he'd bring it and drop it in my lap. You may also need to buy 2 kongs to keep him going all the time. Also, with my housecats, I had a problem with them gnawing plants, so I sprayed them with a spray bottle of water to get them damp and the shook red cayenne pepper all over it. Doesn't hurt the plant and the cats hated the taste of it. Problem fixed. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post By Sharon (Guest Post) (02/06/2008) He'll grow out of it if you give him a stearn "no!" and remove the object. Our dog will still chew on our shoes if we leave them down on the ground. He just misses us when we're gone. I think it's separation anxiety. Pet smart had the best dog training sessions. They were 99.00 for six or seven sessions but it was definately worth it. Just when I was ready to give up our dog, he started settling down. Never hit or scream at a dog. They love to please their caregivers and will eventually catch on. As for the other advice, I don't know anyone who has 40 minutes a day to walk a dog. We walk him as much as we are able. The kong idea is perfect. Our dog will chew it for hours if we put something interesting inside. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post By Rum Bailey (Guest Post) (02/05/2008) I totally agree with D's post--- WALK YOUR DOG! make sure that it is a good walk though- you lead the dog- not the other way around. watch Cesar Milan's show on the Geographic channel for tips. Dogs need to earn their food, and affection, and they need discipline rules and boundaries - just like children! You have to do it in the right order though- exercise, discipline, affection. Dogs are not people! If you are still having a difficult time - seek the help of a professional dog trainer in your area, the cost is well worth it. ~ Please exhaust ALL of your options before you kick your misunderstood pooch to the curb. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post by emmafudd (2) | (02/05/2008) Profile | Contact "D" You have it nailed!! Great information!! My sister paid hundreds of dollars to hear the same info. She rescued a Shepherd mix a year ago..and 'Sydney' has lunged at more than one child.....with the same info. that you have given...she has calmed and is wonderful with other dogs, people and , yes, children! It's a 'busy' thing! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post by schubunny (15) | (02/04/2008) Contact Do not listen to the poster named 'D'. He/she is going around copy-pasting the same thing to every bahevioral problem listed in this section. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post By D (Guest Post) (02/04/2008) Your dog needs exercise! A large yard is NOT enough. He needs at least 40 minutes of a long and very brisk power walk or jog DAILY. Ideally in the morning. Do NOT give the dog something it is OK to chew right after he chews something that isn't!!!!!!! All you're doing then is rewarding bad behavior. Crate training is shouted all over the place here but crating should ONLY be an interim tool; NOT a multi-year crutch. If you have to keep closing the dog in a cage you haven't trained anyone to do anything. You are caging a problem INSTEAD of training. That is NOT what you want to do. You DO need to give LOTS of daily, consistent exercise whether or not you want to go for those walks. The behavior changes are usually pretty dramatic and fast. I've done rescue of really bad abuise cases for years. Trust me on this. Exercise is the #1 thing you need to do here. With pits, I really like to use one of those big rope bundles to play fetch. If the dog likes that; you can hang one of them securely in your yard and let the dog play by swinging from that in ADDITION to your long, brisk morning walks. Morning walking is key because it helps tire the dogs so they sleep well while you are at work. The less boredom they go thru, the less chewing they seek to do. You still need a good long evening walk after the dog eats his main meal but the mornign walk is essential. Use the walks to properly socialize your dog as well. Go by the dog parks and places where others walk their dogs. You need to make sure your dog reacts positively to other situations by being calm and well mannered. Provide as interactive toys as possible for when you do go out. The Kong toys where you can hide treats inside that the dog has to bat about to get to the food is a great one. Pig ears and other digestible treats are good as well. Keep your home very well picked up. The less temptation the better! You will lose a few items to teething while you get this under control. It's frustrating but you're approaching the end of the terrible twos. Try the bitter apple spray or there are several you can mix youself posted on the internet if your dog happens to like bitter apple. While "testing" the dogs control on chewing, don't just go from crate to full run of the house. Keep him out of the big damage rooms...like the living room where you can lose part of a couch. It's a process and takes consistency on your part but it IS very fixable. Pits and mixes are GREAT family dogs and pretty darned smart. Don't give up! Good luck. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post By Monica (Guest Post) (02/04/2008) Rub the juice from lemons on whatever he/she is chewing up. Worked for me. Good Luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post by lgintrnj (6) | (02/03/2008) Contact when your pup is chewing on something its not suspose to please tell her/him no and give it something that belongs to it that he/she may chew. my little pit bull mix chewed and this is how he was trained. (crate trained also) he chews his own toys especially those that squeak. i buy him safe stuffed toys at goodwill and he loves them. pleasebe patient and loving with her. also if a older dog that understands not to chew starts again, try a little salt in there food once in awhile. they could be caraving salt. a vet told me this years ago. good luck Lori Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post by Utahyogini (34) | (02/02/2008) Contact It's time to start training your dog. There are good books out there by Cesar Millan (Be a Pack Leader) and an excellent website by Ed Frawley, a very experienced trainer of German Shepherds, leerburg.com. His site contains much information and his training DVDs are great, well worth the money. Don't put training off a day longer. Buy a crate and put your dog in when you can supervise him and at night to sleep; walk your dog twice daily; and get some help with obedience training. Good luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post By Mary Ann (Guest Post) (02/02/2008) I agree with the responses re: crate training & the boredom issue. Also, "Bully" type breeds are notorious chewers. We have a Staff. Bull Terrier and a Bull Terrier mix. The SBT is the worse of the two. He destroys any toy other than the heavy black Kongs. Crate training will be a BIG boost for both you and your dog. Dogs want their "own" safe place & the crate will become their den. And EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE! This can be walks, throwing balls, whatever. Just be patient and give her LOTS of love. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post By Diana (Guest Post) (02/02/2008) Crate training is a must if you cannot supervise a chewer. Leaving a dog alone that is destructive can lead to a potential fatality - ie ingestion of toxic materials, choking etc. It is also possible that your dog suffers from anxiety - which leads back to the crate training. Used properly this can be VERY comforting to any type of dog when left alone. Leave plenty of nylabones for the little one gnaw on when you are away and maybe think about a pet sitter to pop in and play with your pooch for 30 minutes to an hour. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post by nlmn (2) | (02/02/2008) Contact Try a large Kong toy; fill it almost full with food and top it off with peanutbutter. Take this toy and put it in the freezer overnight. Give it to your puppy when you go to work. These toys hold up pretty well. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post by luvmygingerkids (195) | (02/01/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact Have you considered crate training her? My dogs are in their crates when I cannot give them my full supervision. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Pit Bull Puppy Chews on Everything Post by schubunny (15) | (02/01/2008) Contact Chewing and similar destructive behavior may also be a sign of boredom. If you come home to a house with trash, plants, clothes, or shoes all chewed on, then this is a very likely sign your dog just has nothing better to do. Making sure your dog gets plenty of exercise when you are home and enough toys for when you arent is most often the solution. When you are home, make sure your dog is getting enough exercise. Especially on a day when you know you will be gone for a long time, take your dog on a long walk or jog so it can use up some energy before you leave. Report Spam or Abuse