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nikki
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nikki asked in PetsDogs · 9 years ago

a dog that chews on every thing?

my dog who is about a lil over a yr old will chew on everything from papers too his blanket what ever he can get a hold of . what causes him too do that and what can be done about it ?

Update:

ok his had chew toys and he chews them up and eats them he doesnt just chew he will eat what he chews

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  • 9 years ago
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    One of the most delightful chew items that I've never seen any dog refuse is called a Bully Stick. They are expensive and if your dog is a large breed may not last long. Costo carries a pack of 12 for about $20.00 and one of our cities small pet stores carries them for $29.00. It might, in the long run, be cheaper for him to chew on one of these and as one other respondent mentioned, pick up every thing you wish to keep. Giving him more exercise will help too. And you may want to look into one of the interactive toys that you put food into and they have to figure out how to get to the food.

  • 9 years ago

    when a dog resorts to that it usually means it wants more attention. you need to play with him more often so keep him occupied and take him on walks. also getting him a toy or chew toy would be great. when he chews on things that he isnt supposed to tell him "no" and let him know its bad. when he is good reward him with a treat and eventually he'll learn not to bite things :)

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Destructive chewing comes from lack of exercise/too much energy. Play with him / take him on walks to get some of that energy out.

    Worked for my Pit, and he has more energy than any other dog I know!

  • 9 years ago

    most dogs chew on every thing. Could be cause it wants attention.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    When my dog started to chew on items around our house, we put hot sauce and vinegar on his "favorite" chewing surfaces. After one bit he has quit for 8 years. :)

  • 9 years ago

    This may seem harsh to some people but im old fashion, Take the thing hes chewing on, shove it in his face and whip him. I have a black lab and i had the same problem. Good luck

  • Your dog needs a lot of toys that can subsitute for his habits. Keep important things out of reach.

  • 9 years ago

    But don't let him chew your penis.

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