my new puppy..soo sweet,,but im afraid for his safety (42)
online today!online today!ooby_doobyAshland, Virginia USA957 Threads 29 Polls 7,671 PostsDidn't Charles Darwin have a chapter on dogs who chew on power cords in his book?
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I also trained my one grandchild the exact same way - he kept trying to stick his fingers into electric sockets when he was crawling. I preferred a quick discreet slap on the bum and loud voice to frighten him rather than a dead charred kid! or electrocution! I only had to do that once. It worked.
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smoky: I also trained my one grandchild the exact same way - he kept trying to stick his fingers into electric sockets when he was crawling. I preferred a quick discreet slap on the bum and loud voice to frighten him rather than a dead charred kid! or electrocution! I only had to do that once. It worked.
well I guess we will have to agree to disagree, I wouldnt hit a toddler either, you can get socket guards.
My last dog was a deaf dalmation so the loud voice would have made no difference, the water worked well and was recommended by my vet
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trish123: I have used this one Vonney and it works but Im wondering, would it be cruel or a good idea to maybe paint some of that horrible tasting stuff that they use for stopping people biting their nails on some of the exposed cords? I dont think it would and may be worth a try..........
Hot sauce works really well. Find the hottest vinegar type pepper sauce you can get, put it in a spray bottle and spray on anything you don't want the puppy chewing on or getting into. Works great for keeping them out of garbage cans, etc. Other than that, puppy proofing is a good solution, keep everything out of reach, clothes, shoes, stuff like that that you don't want to spray.
Best solution is time and patience, they will grow out of it, eventually.
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vonney: well I guess we will have to agree to disagree, I wouldnt hit a toddler either, you can get socket guards.
My last dog was a deaf dalmation so the loud voice would have made no difference, the water worked well and was recommended by my vet
My last dog was a deaf dalmation so the loud voice would have made no difference, the water worked well and was recommended by my vet
Yeah okay. No offence meant. My grandkid is now 11yrs old, and in those days, in the hills of rural Africa there were no socket guards, just finger width nice electric holes.
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smoky: Yeah okay. No offence meant. My grandkid is now 11yrs old, and in those days, in the hills of rural Africa there were no socket guards, just finger width nice electric holes.
Eyes in back of your head needed, for puppies and toddlers lol
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Crate him. Buy a comfortable crate, (or borrow from another dog person who may not need it for now), and google for "crate training" and do as the articles say. That's the only way really, because puppies are like young children, you CANNOT leave them unsupervised, AT ALL, ever. Walk him, play with him, feed him, and then his "alone" time is, when he is crated for his own safety.
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I would say watch Animal planet on TV,
Has a dog trainer that is totally fantaitic,, no reason the ever hit an animal in any way.
Loud noise is the best and then a treat because they stopped.
dogs are like kids, They want to please you and very happy when they get praised.
Has a dog trainer that is totally fantaitic,, no reason the ever hit an animal in any way.
Loud noise is the best and then a treat because they stopped.
dogs are like kids, They want to please you and very happy when they get praised.
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Yeah animals have a tendency to get their selves in trouble, but giv e it time....lol...he will learn
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cardsfan24: Yeah animals have a tendency to get their selves in trouble, but giv e it time....lol...he will learn
thanx ya..i am being patient..he was very tired all day after the shock so i took him to the vet and he burned the inside of his mouth...and the vet said to ...as alot of u had said ..put hot spice on the electrical cords...poor thing...hell be ok though..time and patience
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reddygirl: thanx ya..i am being patient..he was very tired all day after the shock so i took him to the vet and he burned the inside of his mouth...and the vet said to ...as alot of u had said ..put hot spice on the electrical cords...poor thing...hell be ok though..time and patience
LOl, they have a tendency like i said to always find the one thing you don't want them to get into ....or chew on ...
yeah a little pepper or something will. get him way from it,
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reddygirl: because he wont stop chewing on cords..
the other day he chewed the phone wire..and got a shock..came running into the kitchen yelping..
then he chewed my cell phone cord in half..
now this morning..he chewed threw my power cord for my computer..and got a really bad shock..he cried for like 3 minutes..
i have bought many chew toys for him..natural bones..gave him stuffed animals..even bought him toys to put in the freezer..to help his teathing..
im hoping that he learned his lesson this morning..but what if he hasnt?
any suggestions...?
the other day he chewed the phone wire..and got a shock..came running into the kitchen yelping..
then he chewed my cell phone cord in half..
now this morning..he chewed threw my power cord for my computer..and got a really bad shock..he cried for like 3 minutes..
i have bought many chew toys for him..natural bones..gave him stuffed animals..even bought him toys to put in the freezer..to help his teathing..
im hoping that he learned his lesson this morning..but what if he hasnt?
any suggestions...?
buy a controler for an ele. blanket. Turn it on low and let him chew on the lead that goes to the blanket. when he chews through he will receive a light dc charge less than that of an electric fence. it will not hurt him and I promise his cord chewing will stop.
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Better late than never.
You can buy already made hot sauce or just boil a hot pepper or 2 in
a pint of water.
When you spray the unplugged cords lay an opened newspaper down under them to catch overspray, or do it over the sink or tub/shower. I'd let them dry on the paper, or whereever you spray them.
If you get the spray on the floor the dog will get it on its feet and eventually its eyes. NO FUN!
Best of luck and wishes for many, many years of loving companionship.
SHANTI
You can buy already made hot sauce or just boil a hot pepper or 2 in
a pint of water.
When you spray the unplugged cords lay an opened newspaper down under them to catch overspray, or do it over the sink or tub/shower. I'd let them dry on the paper, or whereever you spray them.
If you get the spray on the floor the dog will get it on its feet and eventually its eyes. NO FUN!
Best of luck and wishes for many, many years of loving companionship.
SHANTI
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bamabulldog08: buy a controler for an ele. blanket. Turn it on low and let him chew on the lead that goes to the blanket. when he chews through he will receive a light dc charge less than that of an electric fence. it will not hurt him and I promise his cord chewing will stop.
thanx..but im hoping the shock he got this morning from the power cord teaches him...but thats a great idea...the shock was soo bad he shut the breakers out in my house..and burned the inside of his mouth
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Harleyquinn: Better late than never. You can buy already made hot sauce or just boil a hot pepper or 2 in
a pint of water.
When you spray the unplugged cords lay an opened newspaper down under them to catch overspray, or do it over the sink or tub/shower. I'd let them dry on the paper, or whereever you spray them.
If you get the spray on the floor the dog will get it on its feet and eventually its eyes. NO FUN! Best of luck and wishes for many, many years of loving companionship. SHANTI
a pint of water.
When you spray the unplugged cords lay an opened newspaper down under them to catch overspray, or do it over the sink or tub/shower. I'd let them dry on the paper, or whereever you spray them.
If you get the spray on the floor the dog will get it on its feet and eventually its eyes. NO FUN! Best of luck and wishes for many, many years of loving companionship. SHANTI
great advice ..thank u..ya knowing me i woulda just sprayed the pepper everywhere...not thinking.....but great suggestions...
im looking forward to..being his best friend forever...hes a little poodle but wow,,protective little guy...great watch dog....
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reddygirl: any suggestions...?
There are many reasons that dogs chew...the main reason...it's natural to them.
I will give some very simplified suggestions. If the chewing is in relation to separation anxiety, then please realize that it will take some other special considerations to correct the behavior.
1) Treat the cords with a bitter apple repellant.
2) Put your scent (saliva, feet, whatever) on the chew toys you bought your pet.
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diogenes: There are many reasons that dogs chew...the main reason...it's natural to them.
I will give some very simplified suggestions. If the chewing is in relation to separation anxiety, then please realize that it will take some other special considerations to correct the behavior.
1) Treat the cords with a bitter apple repellant.
2) Put your scent (saliva, feet, whatever) on the chew toys you bought your pet.
I will give some very simplified suggestions. If the chewing is in relation to separation anxiety, then please realize that it will take some other special considerations to correct the behavior.
1) Treat the cords with a bitter apple repellant.
2) Put your scent (saliva, feet, whatever) on the chew toys you bought your pet.
i love that saliva,foot thing..great idea...thanx
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P.S. Do not forget the crate training advice. Very important tool for dogs. 
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reddygirl: because he wont stop chewing on cords..
the other day he chewed the phone wire..and got a shock..came running into the kitchen yelping..
then he chewed my cell phone cord in half..
now this morning..he chewed threw my power cord for my computer..and got a really bad shock..he cried for like 3 minutes..
i have bought many chew toys for him..natural bones..gave him stuffed animals..even bought him toys to put in the freezer..to help his teathing..
im hoping that he learned his lesson this morning..but what if he hasnt?
any suggestions...?
the other day he chewed the phone wire..and got a shock..came running into the kitchen yelping..
then he chewed my cell phone cord in half..
now this morning..he chewed threw my power cord for my computer..and got a really bad shock..he cried for like 3 minutes..
i have bought many chew toys for him..natural bones..gave him stuffed animals..even bought him toys to put in the freezer..to help his teathing..
im hoping that he learned his lesson this morning..but what if he hasnt?
any suggestions...?
Get him out playing, he is still a pup, needs exercising from the sounds of it. Tire him out every day and you will see a difference.
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reddygirl: thanx..but im hoping the shock he got this morning from the power cord teaches him...
One of my puppy buyers thought that their cat will teach the puppy not to approach him. Ended up having to do a surgery on the puppy because the cat pulled out his "third eye-lid". Didn't teach him to stay away from the cat though, it's really up to the owners.
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