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Post by starrider on Mar 10, 2009 14:35:48 GMT
Has anybody any tips for me - I have a GSD dog, partially entire (only has one poor boy  ) that we have had for a couple of months now - he is a typical 18 month dog however, when we are at work during the day he is chewing anything he can get hold of. He has the company of our other dog - who is very quiet and unassuming - and many chew toys / bones / rags etc and they have plenty of space to run around / get away from eachother. Everyday though I now come home to a wet through carpet where he has knocked the water bowl over and then taken the bowl upstairs and he is now chewing on the bannister on the landing. Any ideas how to stop him doing both of these?  |
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 10, 2009 14:41:10 GMT
My friend lost her GSD bit*h about 18 months ago, but when she was a puppy she was very destructive, chewed a sofa (leather, new!) and pretty much everything she could get hold of. They now have a new puppy, and when they are not at home she is crated, it is a large crate she has room to stretch out, turn round etc, they have done this since she was tiny and although this puppy is also a chewer, they haven't had any major losses yet (apart from the heels chewed off of an expensive pair of boots, husband left the dog loose while he nipped out).
You would have to start with just a few minutes at a time and build up the time spent in the crate, but dogs can and do adapt to being in there and once they are used to it will just settle down and sleep till you get back.
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Post by starrider on Mar 10, 2009 15:28:03 GMT
Thanks MM - I am getting a crate (huge) at the end of the week - just not sure I am comfortable leaving him in it during the day - especially as the other dog will be loose although more than likely asleep and glad of the peace. So glad he hasn't been that bad - I would cry if he chewed my sofa  . |
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 10, 2009 15:45:22 GMT
My friend also has another dog, which is left loose while the GSD is crated, but the other dog can be trusted to lie in her basket and behave herself! It honestly isn't a problem, just build the time spent in the cage gradually,
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Post by sarah00000 on Mar 10, 2009 18:17:26 GMT
I agree about the crate as long as he accepts it slowly. You may well find he feels more "safe" in there and will be more likely to simply rest, until you return.
I have two GSD bit*hes and the youngest 18months has also chewed lots up, including power hose heads, riding hats, back protectors etc etc
She doesnt chew indoors though, as she is in a small utility room, with just her bed and the other dog, so they simply rest in there.
Another friend has a collie that will wee or poo if left in the house, but if you put her in her crate, she lies down and goes to sleep. I am sure its a comfort zone for them.
Good luck
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Post by tesstkat on Mar 10, 2009 22:42:39 GMT
our old gsd chewed our brand new fitted kitchen so we put mustard round the edges he stoped then and never chewed any thing but i think the crate is the best idea or even an out door run and kennel witj plenty of shelter for when you are out
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 10, 2009 22:44:18 GMT
I know at my old yard the GSD guard dogs used to chew all the yard brushes etc, and they tried chilli powder to stop them but it didn't seem to bother them!
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Post by starrider on Mar 13, 2009 10:48:01 GMT
Thanks for all that - very much appreciated - think he is suffering from separation anxiety as he is fine when we are there. Has been a good lad for last couple of days (bar still knocking the water over) so must know what I am planning.  |
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Post by squidgetmidget on Mar 13, 2009 12:55:28 GMT
have you thought about getting your dog castrated. with a retained testicle he is much more at risk of developing testicular cancer.
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Post by starrider on Mar 13, 2009 13:08:05 GMT
The retained testicle was removed last year by Cheshire police (who had him then) we are having the 2nd one removed when one of us can be off for a couple of days to keep an eye on him (work in a school so have to wait for school holidays). Just had text from partner who has just got in and he has ripped the hallway carpet up  |
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Post by sarah00000 on Mar 13, 2009 15:09:57 GMT
Get your cage quick!
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 13, 2009 15:10:41 GMT
Oh no, nightmare!! Will your insurance cover it?
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Post by starrider on Mar 13, 2009 21:20:13 GMT
not as bad as partner made out (i think) he has pulled the carpet up and chewed the underlay. Cage is coming monday |
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Post by princessstacie22 on Jul 26, 2009 21:28:47 GMT
My dog is crated and he loves it, even when we are home we leave the crate door open and he will often go in there foe a nap. They are really handy things. We also use it for travelling if we have a long journey and want him to come with us, we just put the crate in the boot.
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Post by gadabout on Jul 27, 2009 22:10:47 GMT
You must watch the dog wisperer, he needs loads of exercise, and running around with the other dog is not sufficient. He is suffering withdrawel symptoms, but if you could take him running with a pack on his back, all he would want to do is sleep. He needs to burn some energy up. Can he go with you on hacks. The pack gives him a purpose and tires them out more.
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Post by princessstacie22 on Jul 28, 2009 8:37:27 GMT
I love the dog whisperer! Ceaser Milan is great. My OH loves Daddy. lol xx
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Post by montysmum on Jul 28, 2009 21:25:27 GMT
You need to make sure he is mentally and physically tired, he is an intelligent breed.
Also it sounds like he has the run of the house? If so can you restrict where he goes? Some dogs get very stressed when left with the run of the house as they feel they need to guard the whole house. By restricting them to one room (if you can) means they will only worry about that one room thus reducing stress.
Given his breed what is his general training like, is he respectful of you (by that I don't mean fearful) or does he tend to rule the roost?
All these can be big factors in how relaxed a dog will be left.
Is he left all day, when you are at work? If so might be worth employing a dog walker to keep energy levels down.
Hope something of the above helps, feel free to pm me
Paula
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) that we have had for a couple of months now - he is a typical 18 month dog however, when we are at work during the day he is chewing anything he can get hold of. 
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