Dog chewing..

Luci07

Luci07

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Little bitch is very easy and lovely to have but does have a complete disregard for my property. If I leave anything that can be taken and chewed it will be and it's not just shoes, I have lost two "yard" watches to her as well. She is quick and does it when I am around as well. Now I appreciate a dog does not understand the concept of what is mine etc automatically so how can I teach her to stick to what I actually give her in the way of toys and chews? Never had this before! Honey is a 13 months old staffie bitch, had good basic trainingc before I got her and is a complete delight in all other ways. None of my other staffies have ever done this continually.. I do tend to put things away as I go along but she still catches me out from time to time so how can I address this?
 
Will be watching this with interest as my 18 month old Border Collie has decided that the kitchen chairs are his favourite chew toys recently :(
 
Toys that are always about are less high value than those only brought out at certain times I believe.
My two learnt through taking off, firm no, giving appropriate chew toy and then playing with them and appropriate toy. It has to be AS FUN as taking your things I think :D
 
Will try that. It's a pain with the watches as want waterproof and backlit cheaply watches when up at the yard. Actually quite hard to find!
 
I would go the opposite way - and make sure you have PLENTY of chews for her around the house, and begin teaching her an off. And varying chews too - some dogs have preferences :)
Think about what you do when she has hold of one of your things - does this start a game of chase? Does all the attention suddenly go on her?
 
stargirl88 said:
I would go the opposite way - and make sure you have PLENTY of chews for her around the house, and begin teaching her an off. And varying chews too - some dogs have preferences :)
Think about what you do when she has hold of one of your things - does this start a game of chase? Does all the attention suddenly go on her?
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No. As soon as I say "leave" it is dropped and we have a guilty dog. The fault lies firmly with me because I have not managed to teach her what she can take and can't. Anything on the floor or within reach is seen as hers. Will put some work into giving her things specifically
and taking away the toys for another day when she has finished.
 
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