Dogs Chewing

[Old Man River]

Last night our 4 year old (human years) golden dismantled a bamboo chair. There were bamboo polls every where. While I thought it was hilarious, I did start wondering if Golden's ever grow out of the need to chew things. Do we just have a frustrated female golden on our hands or is this normal?

[Lost in LOS]

sprinkle some very fine cayenne pepper dust on it your dog will stop

[cmsally]

That's weird I have a 4yr old female Golden. She has never chewed anything . Even when she was a puppy she never really chewed anything (apart from her toys). She sleeps in my office alone at night and there are loads of things to chew; she has never touched anything.

[Old Man River]

That's weird I have a 4yr old female Golden. She has never chewed anything . Even when she was a puppy she never really chewed anything (apart from her toys). She sleeps in my office alone at night and there are loads of things to chew; she has never touched anything.

You are lucky. We have had to steel-plate the bottom of a wooden door she used to go for. The chair was her next victim. Cayenne pepper sounds like a solution.

Apart from her chewing, she is the most gentle creature on the face of the earth (as I am sure yours is). Wonderful dogs.

[macb]

Dogs chewing would normally mean maybe your dog is bored. If the habit is corrected at an early age then problem solved.

1, Catch your dog in the act then correct her.

2. Plenty of exercise gets rid of excess energy, sometimes they might chew something with your scent on this is a comfort thing for them.

3. Buy a large Hyde/beef chew that will keep your dog busy all night less expensive and better for the dog

[Old Man River]

Dogs chewing would normally mean maybe your dog is bored. If the habit is corrected at an early age then problem solved.

1, Catch your dog in the act then correct her.

2. Plenty of exercise gets rid of excess energy, sometimes they might chew something with your scent on this is a comfort thing for them.

3. Buy a large Hyde/beef chew that will keep your dog busy all night less expensive and better for the dog

I will try this first. I think I know the ones you are talking about (they are shaped like bones).

[villagefarang]

Our 1 year old GR stopped destroying things in the house after the first few months. Before that everything had teeth marks. Now we can leave her in a room and she will not touch anything she shouldn't. Won't get up on furniture. She won't even push open doors or walk through without an okay. Once she is out in the fields or pond all bets are off.

GRs are very social and very strong dogs and if they are left alone and not given a lot of exercise and direction, they will use there clever little minds to cause mischief and get your attention that way. If she is misbehaving, rest assured it is your fault not hers

[macb]

Dogs chewing would normally mean maybe your dog is bored. If the habit is corrected at an early age then problem solved.

1, Catch your dog in the act then correct her.

2. Plenty of exercise gets rid of excess energy, sometimes they might chew something with your scent on this is a comfort thing for them.

3. Buy a large Hyde/beef chew that will keep your dog busy all night less expensive and better for the dog

I will try this first. I think I know the ones you are talking about (they are shaped like bones).

You got it shaped like bones:

Another idea cut the lower leg off of an old pair of jeans and use this for tug of war with you dog and use it for reward to play when the dog does something good, what you have got to do is distract the dog from what it is doing, its is not necessarily a fault in your dog but a habit and all habits can be corrected

[Nienke]

I agree with the others that boredom (and maybe some lack of direction?) may be the reason for her chewing.

To know if this is the case ask yourself how long is your dog in the house and garden? How often do you take her out for strolls? How much physical but also, very important, mental exercise does she get?

For the physical exercise there is running, playing with other dogs, playing with you, swimming, fetching ball, or chewing a bone. But often for an energetic and smart dog this is not enough. These dog need lots of mental exercise as well.

Next to the strolls, fetch and tug-of-war games, swimming you could teach her to search. Search for her favorite toy or a treat. If she is getting good in it, you may even want to teach her to search for your keys/wallet/glasses/ etc.

[Old Man River]

I agree with the others that boredom (and maybe some lack of direction?) may be the reason for her chewing.

To know if this is the case ask yourself how long is your dog in the house and garden? How often do you take her out for strolls? How much physical but also, very important, mental exercise does she get?

For the physical exercise there is running, playing with other dogs, playing with you, swimming, fetching ball, or chewing a bone. But often for an energetic and smart dog this is not enough. These dog need lots of mental exercise as well.

Next to the strolls, fetch and tug-of-war games, swimming you could teach her to search. Search for her favorite toy or a treat. If she is getting good in it, you may even want to teach her to search for your keys/wallet/glasses/ etc.

Thanks Neinke. A lot of good advice from you and several others.

My golden doesn't come in the house. We have a large yard and she has the run. We have a smaller dog that has the run of the house. However, we obviously have neglected the golden. Today, when the maid was taking her to the yard, she pulled away and ran to the car and sat beside it. Message received. Next week, she gets to go swimming.

[Nienke]

Wow, your dog is pretty good in communicating what she needs. I'm glad that you understand what she is saying.

[konfuzed]

agreed with the need for hide chews - my black lab used to chew things endlessly but stopped when wshe got a bit older - took her for walks once or twice a day and gave her loads and laods of different chew toys... so that she always had an assortment to choose from - from real bones to fake bones to fake shoes to a rubber chicken etc....

[Old Man River]

agreed with the need for hide chews - my black lab used to chew things endlessly but stopped when wshe got a bit older - took her for walks once or twice a day and gave her loads and laods of different chew toys... so that she always had an assortment to choose from - from real bones to fake bones to fake shoes to a rubber chicken etc....

We thought she would grow out of it, but no. Right now, the combination of chew toys and an evening game of try to get the tennis ball as we throw it around has her tired out (hence, no chewing). Also, she gets to swim this weekend. So far, so good.

Thanks,

[Cuban]

>Buy a large Hyde/beef chew that will keep your dog busy all night less expensive and better for the dog

>I will try this first. I think I know the ones you are talking about (they are shaped like bones).

Real live leg bones formally belonging to a pig are great for dogs teeth and the boredom.

As for 'toys', mine have enjoyed coconut shells and sections of old rope, rags tied into knots and old boxes.

The choice of toy might depend if your dog is an in-door or out-door doggie.

[macb]

The op.s post suggests that the dog sleeps indoors hence chewing furniture:

Real live leg bones formally belonging to a pig are great for dogs teeth and the boredom.

Maybe not a good idea to have smelly bones in the house, but the larger bones outside are good for there teeth a natural de-scaling sauce also the marrow inside the bone is good, but to many bones can constipate your dog and its natural for the stool to turn white.

Beware of bones that splinter as well

[TANU1977]

Any one know where I can find a good home for my Dog, she is 5/6 months old, leaving Thailand & really want a home for her !! Can any one help ?? Location Pattaya

[Old Man River]

The op.s post suggests that the dog sleeps indoors hence chewing furniture:

Real live leg bones formally belonging to a pig are great for dogs teeth and the boredom.

Maybe not a good idea to have smelly bones in the house, but the larger bones outside are good for there teeth a natural de-scaling sauce also the marrow inside the bone is good, but to many bones can constipate your dog and its natural for the stool to turn white.

Beware of bones that splinter as well

Mac, I am the OP and our golden is an outdoor dog. The furniture is outdoor furniture. A lot of good advice here and I have taken some of it up and so far so good.

How are your Rotti's?

[Old Man River]

Any one know where I can find a good home for my Dog, she is 5/6 months old, leaving Thailand & really want a home for her !! Can any one help ?? Location Pattaya

If you haven't already, post in the Pattaya section. Also, since dogs this age are so cute, include a picture of the dog and also what type of dog it is.