I’m absolutely in love with all power chewing dogs – and really all dogs!
But there are a few habits that are unique to power chewers that drive us crazy sometimes.
I have a closet monster of my own. And he likes to chew my most important stuff (usually my high heels, that little turd).
In the beginning, we thought that he was just exploring things because he would put everything in his mouth, but now we know that this is his thing. He is 15 months old and he still chews on just about everything…
After nearly 10 pairs of shoes destroyed, including our guests’ shoes, it was getting old fast!
Dogs are so smart and they can learn anything, they just need a little teaching!
So Here’s the Tip
I put some objects on the floor to make a quick learning game for him.
I started with a toy that called ‘BUNNY.’ I also used the word ‘BONE,’ and using these words I rewarded Dex every time he picked up the right object with a nice treat. This was the starting point.
I then added other toys – and later on some shoes, but this time saying ‘No, Leave it’ whenever he went for the shoe.
I rewarded him if he responded to the command by staying away from the shoe with some treats as well.
The positive reinforcement of rewarding him when he followed my commands allowed him to quickly learn what is okay to chew and what is not okay.
Easy right? so now you go try if you have the same problem and report back.
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How can I get my puppy to stop jumping on people I have tried everything! I swear he is part jack rabbit.
Hi Stephanie. It helps to stop greeting him when he jumps. Tell your friends not to greet him. Not to look at him (or her) when she jumps. Just ignore it and walk away. You may only greet your Bully when he or she is on all fours. They should learn if you take this step.
I have a 3 year old female bulldog "Annabella" ever since she was a puppy she has peed on her pillow.
It would last about a week before she would pee on it then...BAM...she would pee on it and to make matters
worse she even slept in it. We would take it away and wash it , but the "smell" was there.... so every month we would
buying a new one. This went on for 2 years till we finally stopped buying pillows all together. Is there any way to keep her from peeing on it...I suppose she is marking it, but isn't that unusual for a female dog (she is the only pet we have).
One other thing.....she hates walks...she will not budge...no way ...no how...she hides under the table when she sees the leash.
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