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Post by Melwilk47 Thu Jul 19 2012, 10:08

Hey everyone, so this is what my Jack got up to in the backyard today when I went out to an appointment......
He has chewed a little bit on a few other wooden things ie: around the edges of their kennel and on the corners of the steps on our balcony.
It's kind of funny now but wasn't really at the time and now my Dad and I have had to go and get a new door to replace it today, and we will be putting a metal strip along the bottom of both sides of the door.
Does anyone have any good methods or ideas of how to get him to stop chewing wood? I was thinking it also may be linked to a separation anxiety type of condition as he seems to fret quite a lot when I leave the house, he sooks and cries. Oh I should probably also mention that I know it's not Juno that has done it as she never chewed on wood or anything apart from her toys before Jack came along.
Anyway I hope you enjoy the picture, it is quite cute and he looks so innocent hahahaha
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Post by Guest Thu Jul 19 2012, 10:12

sorry i cant see what he has done thinking

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nice doggy door by the way rolling on the floor rolling on the floor

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Post by janey Thu Jul 19 2012, 10:14



He looks kinda proud of himself Laughing

You could try putting vinigar or another strong nasty smelling substance on it. I take it he has plenty of other things to chew if he wants. Moo ha never chewed anything that she shouldn't so I don't really know! Xx
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Post by Guest Thu Jul 19 2012, 10:43

Vicks or bitter apple will both work.

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Post by Jellytot Thu Jul 19 2012, 12:53

Don't mean to laugh - but look at his face!!! rolling on the floor

Bitter apple worked wonders with Ralph - I had to cover the house in it pretty much, and now the only thing that I still have to do is my feet and slippers!

Keep in mind though you have to keep putting it on as it washes off.

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Post by Staffy lover Thu Jul 19 2012, 14:13

Oh I love the door, is that a new thing Laughing and his face, priceless Laughing

I am lucky with Pixee, she wont move or eat her treats till I come home. She just sits in the conney chair watching for us.
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Post by Kathy Thu Jul 19 2012, 14:33



Love that face it wasnt me

You probably need to find him lots of chew toys Kongs are great for that and games to keep his mind occupied like hiding toys and treats for him to find.
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Post by Girly Thu Jul 19 2012, 17:23

OMG I love that picture and yes his face is fantastic rock on!

I have zero advice for you though. My Jellybean does the same thing, so I do put bitter apple on stuff but if it's outside stuff it just washes off. So I figure some day I'll just buy a new garden furniture set. LOL
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Post by Jackieb Thu Jul 19 2012, 18:51

Lol his face !

'yep I did that, and proud of it tyvm'

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Post by Melwilk47 Fri Jul 20 2012, 08:24

Hahaha thanks for the advice everyone! Big Grin I will have to give a few of those things a go!
His face is absolute classic, I love the photo it says it all hehehe Smile New trend in doggy doors yes!!
They already have lots of toys and multiple kongs and a kong wobbler and I've tried rotating around so they dont get bored. I might try hiding some special high valued treats in a few hidy places, they might like that! Good ideas Smile
The door has been replaced and he has not touched it yet so far so good. Big Grin If anything happens though this will be the first place I'm posting a pic Smile
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Post by Guest Fri Jul 20 2012, 18:41

I can see the evidence from Tilly and Tommy in our back garden , the patio door ledge , the back gate, the shed, a fencepost and a fantastic job on a sweeping brush they found on the floor, time for bitter apple for me too i think Smile

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Post by Guest Fri Jul 20 2012, 21:50

I have no advice cos I have the same problem (though not to that extent). I just wanted to say oh my god he's so cute Big Grin

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Post by Melwilk47 Sun Jul 22 2012, 12:23

Yes he is very cute thanks Big Grin Hehehe! Just one question for everyone I'm not quite sure what bitter apple is, and this seems from everyone's replies to be the most effective?
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Post by Guest Sun Jul 22 2012, 22:25

It's a spray that you can get at most pet stores that tastes like bitter apples. You spray it on whatever you don't want chewed and when your dog tries to chew it the taste from the spray makes them stop.

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Post by brettj83 Mon Jul 23 2012, 08:03

lol, thats gold! rolling on the floor , i haven't got a timber back door thank god, but Jabba does try to jump through the glass sliding door! try rubbing some mild chilli on it. It worked for dads dog.
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Post by Melwilk47 Mon Jul 23 2012, 08:12

Thanks jstaff and thanks Brett Smile Will have a look in the pet store next time I'm there Big Grin
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