At my whits end not sure what to do. (sorry long)
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HurricaneBox
Boxer Insane
Umm.. unless you have a very determined dog. Hurricane has actually broken through a wire crate (he didn't get all the way out, but he broke off several of the wires and I am sure he would have eventually gotten out). I have actually caught him chewing on the wires... thank God I was home and was able to stop him before he started breaking teeth off! On the other hand... if we had a plastic crate I am sure it would be little slivers of plastic very very quickly. Of course, he does have SA... which I am sure makes the lengths he is willing to go to much more extreme.
trdavis
Boxer Buddy
Oh Crystal is very determined in every thing she does. I reinforced the sides with zip ties this seems to be helping. I don't want her to hurt herself.
How do you handle things being torn up? What do you do? Just a good NO when it's happening and then redirect her attention. But what about after the fact?
How do you handle things being torn up? What do you do? Just a good NO when it's happening and then redirect her attention. But what about after the fact?
Mama's Boys
Super Boxer
To me, she sounds like a very typical 8 month old pup! Have you done any obedience training classes with her?
ELubas
Boxer Insane
My girl broke out of a metal "gorilla tough" crate
Upon close inspection the corners were all a bit loose. My husband got pliers and really, really tightened every corner where the crate comes together and she never was able to do it again. So check the corners-there is a weak spot somewhere. With dogs after the fact is just too late. If you are right there redirect her. I do "uh-uh" and give her something she can have, or play a game, something fun. And I really got things out of harms way The bottom four shelves of all my bookcases are empty Good luck
BetsyB
Boxer Insane
Find a good positive re-inforcement trainer to help you. Check out www.apdt.com for one listed in your area...
Caney Creek
Boxer Insane
After the fact, you can do nothing. Absolutely nothing. This is ESPECIALLY important if she does in fact have separation anxiety, because any sort of punishment would only exacerbate her anxiety.
If you are watching something happen, definitely redirect her; but if it's done, that's it unfortunately.
DyckDogs
Boxer Insane
Our Quincy loved to chew on the couch cushions. Somehow, he would get the zipper open and pull out the foam. If I caught him in the act, I just told him "no, time out" and put him in the bathroom for a 10 minute time out.
He would remember for a few days, but tended to do it every once in awhile.
When he turned about 2 yrs, he quit doing it. So I think it was a puppy thing.
AbbeyRoad
Boxer Booster
Abbey is 8 months, we've had pretty good luck from keeping her from chewing things by giving her lots of exercise and plenty of "approved" things to chew on like bully sticks. If we catch her chewing something she shouldn't we give her something she can chew on and it usually diverts her attention. We also bought a bitter apple spray (which you can get at any pet store) to put on things we know she likes to chew on. It works pretty well for her, although we need to reapply it frequently, but I have heard that some dogs actually like the way it tastes. It is worth a try though if you have a furniture item or something that she is drawn to.
I have to say though that the biggest thing that keeps her from getting into trouble whether that be chewing, or something else, is the exercise. We have a group of dogs we meet up with at a local dog park almost every day & we take her on plenty of walks.
I have to say though that the biggest thing that keeps her from getting into trouble whether that be chewing, or something else, is the exercise. We have a group of dogs we meet up with at a local dog park almost every day & we take her on plenty of walks.
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