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Post by KMack02 Mon Jun 22 2015, 09:28

At roughly what age do they lose the desire to chew. Absolutely. Everything?

I returned home the other day to find the padding had been taken out of one of my dining chairs. I know puppies explore with their mouths but at what age does that stop? At first it was cute. It's not any more Crying or Very sad
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Post by Emmahammond25 Mon Jun 22 2015, 11:35

Have you got a crate she can go in when your out? It's a godsend Smile they can't get at anything in there other than their toys
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Post by Maisie Mon Jun 22 2015, 11:58

Maisie got hold of our house phone the other day - now we don't have one!! We have a crate but she goes crazy in it and really hates it! We are waiting until we have a couple of weeks off work to start proper crate training
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Post by ColinW Mon Jun 22 2015, 12:16

Won't be long now think Iza was about 7 months when she gave up chewing the window sills. Laughing but she does try get something every now and then if leave it on ground,
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Post by Guest Mon Jun 22 2015, 12:36

Depends on the dog a lot too. Millie's recent tally includes my phone, my wallet...

I know you can't lock your furniture away, but the key is to keep things out of the way and make sure that there are interesting things that she can chew instead. Whenever Millie's got something it's because I left it in a tempting place, so my fault.

Kongs, cardboard boxes with treats in to shred, rope toys (I know some don't like them but I do), an old trouser leg with paper stuffing... be a bit inventive but at the same time make sure there's nothing that could be dangerous. I don't give dogs sticks or leave soft toys with them as they can both cause serious problems if swallowed, whereas paper/cardboard will break down.


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Post by JStaff Mon Jun 22 2015, 14:00

Bitter apple on the things you don't want chewed helps as well
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Post by Mia05 Mon Jun 22 2015, 16:49

Put the dog in a place where they are less likely to cause destruction kongs and nylabones are good chew toys as are rope toys before u go out take the pup a walk. Also be mindful of electric cables , if its possible get someone to sit and supervise the dog during the day its not easy having a pup but does get easier through time.
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Post by Emmahammond25 Mon Jun 22 2015, 17:06

Marley didn't like his crate at first till he stole my slippers and put them in there, maybe try putting something in that smells like you, also he prefers a blanket over the crate
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Post by Tezzers Mon Jun 22 2015, 20:28

Emmahammond25 wrote:Marley didn't like his crate at first till he stole my slippers and put them in there

rolling on the floor I love it Laughing
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Post by Emmahammond25 Mon Jun 22 2015, 21:22

Laughing haha I knw duno why he would like the smell of them Big Grin but for some reason he's loved the crate ever since hehe
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Post by Tezzers Mon Jun 22 2015, 21:31

Emmahammond25 wrote:Laughing  haha I knw duno why he would like the smell of them Big Grin but for some reason he's loved the crate ever since hehe

Laughing I think every dog i have had has claimed a slipper from me at some point Laughing It`s worst when they are still on your feet though. rolling on the floor

I think i will treat Maya to both of mine, get some new ones and hope for the best. Big Grin
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Post by KMack02 Mon Jun 22 2015, 21:32

We have a crate but locking her in is a no go, she was sold prior to us owning her and kept locked in a crate for 3/5 days straight with dogs attacking her through it so even if we close the door she shits herself, literally.

She is aways left with a selection of things, rope toys/kong/balls but she prefers the chairs!! She's very rarely left alone as me and my husband work opposite shifts so the most she's ever alone is 30 minutes tops where one of us has to pick the other up.
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Post by Tezzers Mon Jun 22 2015, 21:40

KMack02 wrote:We have a crate but locking her in is a no go, she was sold prior to us owning her and kept locked in a crate for 3/5 days straight with dogs attacking her through it so even if we close the door she shits herself, literally.

She is aways left with a selection of things, rope toys/kong/balls but she prefers the chairs!! She's very rarely left alone as me and my husband work opposite shifts so the most she's ever alone is 30 minutes tops where one of us has to pick the other up.

It`s a tough one, but pepper should be growing out of it soon if it`s any consolation. The only other thing i could suggest is to take pepper with you for the 30 mins each time.
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Post by Emmahammond25 Tue Jun 23 2015, 07:22

Aw bless her Sad that's awful! Yes terry I thought that let Marley claim a pair and I'd get new, turns out he's claim 3 pairs off me now Laughing and the only ones that are still fine are the ones he stole and put in his crate haha
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Post by Rachel33 Tue Jun 23 2015, 13:23

Reading this thread... I'm so glad I got an adult rescue!! No chewing here Big Grin
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Post by kattie Tue Jun 23 2015, 13:38

think every puppy is different, millie has never chewed a thing in her life from 8 weeks old to now and shes coming up for 2 this year
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Post by Tezzers Tue Jun 23 2015, 20:37

Emmahammond25 wrote:Aw bless her Sad that's awful! Yes terry I thought that let Marley claim a pair and I'd get new, turns out he's claim 3 pairs off me now Laughing  and the only ones that are still fine are the ones he stole and put in his crate haha

Laughing Cheeky buggers aren`t they Emma Laughing
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