How do I get my puppy to quit chewing on my furniture?

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I have a 7 month old labradoodle (female). She is very sweet and loving. We have taken her through 12 weeks of puppy training through Petco which she did really well with. This last week she has started chewing on furniture. We give her plenty of toys for her to play with. We even have another dog who she plays with as well. We have tried the bad apple spray. It works for a short time and then doesn’t phase her. We have also tried giving her raw hides to chew on. Whenever we go places she comes with us and we do our best to give her lots of attention and take her on daily walks. I am just so frustrated because furniture isn’t cheap to replace.

Su-Nami · Answer

Have you considered putting up a pet gate to keep her out of the rooms that you don't want her in???
  I would confine her to areas that are more acceptable.

Verulam 1 · Answer

I'd suggest this is teething - there are sprays for furniture, but why not confine her to somewhere she can't do damage, when you can't supervise. If she's left alone, she's lonely and bored. You should have seen the legs of our pine kitchen table. Generations of puppies through there.

Make cloths damp and put them in the freezer - great for chewing on when teething. And way better than using your furniture.

Make cloths damp and put them in the freezer - great for chewing on when teething.   And way better than using your furniture.

Lorraine · Answer

This is related to her age and her back teeth cutting the gums but can go on until fully through at about a year so you do need to do something.  Usually it is a case of keeping her out of areas where she can chew furniture unless supervised.

Anonymous · Answer

maybe spray some strong smelling stuff on the furniture

Anonymous · Answer

Smack her ears every time she does it. It’s mean but will only take a few times Dogs are really smart

How do I get my puppy to quit chewing on my furniture?

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