I used to want to let my dogs roam around freely like those in the movies but they're just movies. In reality, I agree with you, one of my dogs were overwhelmed when roaming around our house full of interesting objects to chew. So I decided to dog proof a large room with direct access to the yard for their potty and let them sleeo, play and roam around there. The room has a door that leads to the rest of the house. I spent a month training them not to go past the door. They were still sometimess sneaking out a few steps especially when they smell something from the kitchen but they knew that it is wrong (the actual cue I used is 'wrong' instead of 'no'). Prevention is indeed key.
I have mentioned my Golden Retriever Olie on this channel before, Olie is now 9 months old and 80lbs big and has taken to chewing off the ends of my shoe laces at the top eyelet. This is a new behavior for him and he seems to do it about an hour after I leave for work, my wife is home with him but works from home so can not supervise him as well as he needs. He gets alot of exercise at night but not so much in the morning, he has a lot of toys that we rotate and another dog to play with ( a pomeranian named Poofee'). He was crate trained and did fine in it but due to space concerns we had to put up his crate about a month or two agao. Other then the shoe laces he does not chew on anything else other then his toys. We live on a golf course so we have been playing fetch with him in the mornings, before the golfers start showing up, to get out some engergy and that seems to be working, I would hate to have to crate him only because it is so large. If I do go back to the crate what size crate should I use for a Large 80 + LBS mail golden ?
Keeping shoe laces away from him or putting him in the crate will be your best option. The more he does it the more it'll become a habit that's hard to break so try to put up the shoes right away. At 9 months old he's reaching new levels of energy and curiosity so try to add in some extra mental work in the morning too. As for the crate size, this video can help you based on his size: ruclips.net/video/UTjTJPaqA0U/видео.html
What about digging at the furniture? Our dog digs on the top of the soft furniture and on the bottom lip of the furniture. The behavior happens mostly when its nighttime, right before its time to settle down for the night. Its the time of day when we all like to enjoy eachothers company and snuggle, so keeping him out of the room isn't really an option. Would distraction be the best mode of coping? Looking forward to hearing your advice. Thank you!
The digging you describe sounds like "bedding down" which is one way dogs get comfortable and ready for sleep. If it doesn't damage your furniture and you're OK with it, you can let it happen. If you need to redirect it you might offer a pile of blankets or towels to dig in. If your pup isn't a fabric chewer and it doesn't create too much excitement, that might be a good choice. Check out this video if you want to find other ways to help him relax: ruclips.net/video/IguvtdPuSs4/видео.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog I wondered why my lab did that at night or if I wake him up really early and he's not ready to get up yet. I'll let him out of crate at 5am but he'll dig at couch and then curl up to sleep.
My 18 month old sometimes chews holes in the duvet cover before I wake up in the morning. She likes the act of chewing and also pulling the stuffing out. What is that about? And how to stop? She has plenty of toys to chew on. She just likes the duvet.
Thanks for watching! She doesn't know that it's not a chew toy so it sounds like you'll need to keep her in a pen or a different room so she can't keep doing it. You can also work on training so she gets rewarded for leaving it alone. But blocking it off will be important so she can't keep doing it when you're not able to redirect her.
My one-year old French Bulldog besides getting shoes, socks, papers, kleenex tissues, cardboard, etc. to chew on, when she is not chewing appropriately on chew toys, antlers or rawhide substitue, she randomly starts chewing on our feet/shoes, or my hands/arms, as well as jumping up to nip/bite my hands or other body parts she can get to. She does this most often when we are sitting on our sofa and she jumps up on the sofa to get to us, like she would if she just wanted to lay or sit with us. We can sometimes distract her by playing with her, but she quickly ignores that. going back to trying to nip on me primarily. Sometimes this is when we have food, or when we are on our phone/notebook/laptop so I try to hold her which appeases her rarely for long, before she wants to get down and start again. We think that this is often a way for her to let us know there is something she wants us to do, like feed her, take her outside to the bathroom, take her for a walk, or put away our electronic devices. If we have food, or when she doesn't need anything else (going outside, for walk, or to eat) we end up just letting her chill out in her crate for a while. The crate is in our family room where we watch TV, eat and hang out. Should the crate be somewhere different than that room? I thought most people suggest having it near where people will be most often; but maybe that is not correct thinking any more. She is very food motivated, and we can get her treats and she will not do this when we have the treats out, but I don't want to always give her treats when she starts this, because after the treats go away, she would normally go back to this behavior. I am just not sure how to prevent her from doing this kind of behavior, or how to stop it when she starts and we cannot distract her away from that behavior. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions to improve this situation, or to let us know what we have done wrong to cause or encourage this? Thank you for your help with this.
It sounds like you've done some good sleuthing about this. With the limited information you've given, it's likely that she's trying to get your attention in some way. Maybe she needs more exercise, or maybe she wants some enrichment and some mental exercise. Maybe she needs a nap but isn't good at putting herself down to sleep. At her age she's not teething so this is a learned behavior that is getting her some reward, but maybe not in the way you want! Start with this video on enrichment, with some people don't realize is MORE important than exercise. Perhaps some of the ideas in this video will spark some new activities for her that she'll enjoy when you are trying to relax. ruclips.net/video/Lvz2gRIRKJg/видео.html
My 1 yr old Lab has chewed through the dryer vent on the outside of the house, he’s ripped it completely off, and he’s digging, and eating things from the bathroom trash can. IDK what to do with him he has so many toys that he ignores all day and has destroyed everything in the backyard while I’m at work. Any suggestions?
We suggest that he be in a crate when you are at work. This will help him rest and relax and keeps him and your home safe. He may need some crate training to teach him to be comfortable and rest and relax in there, but with time and training you'll get there! This video can help you: ruclips.net/video/Vcl33se8dEA/видео.html
Thank you for the Advice! I purchased him a larger 4Wx4Lx6H kennel cause I only have his 48” Kennel currently. I didn’t think I should leave my 61 LBS boy in the smaller kennel. He enjoys it and willing goes in but freaks out when I go out of his sight. I’ll have to figure it out until Friday when his larger kennel arrives. Would it be cruel to use the smaller kennel until the larger one arrives?
/sighs/ these are always good reminders but I want so badly for my pup to be well mannered NOW. Truth is we both have to be patient. Restricting freedom and limiting access makes sense. I had put the crate away because he was doing really well sleeping overnight without it (minus 3AM cuddle time) but when he chewed up one of my headphones and the cap of my fountain pen the crate came back out. I can’t say he loves it because he will go in and settle and will stay in without rushing the door but he does NOT want to go into it to begin with. He wants to stay outside where the fun and action is. I’ll have to review your crate training videos so we can get it together. Maybe one day he can be crate free but maybe not yet. He’s a 15 month Australian Shepherd and one curious pup!
Yes, crates are so helpful for curious pups. The more you can train him with it, the better he'll be when it's time to go in it. Eventually he will use it to let his curious brain relax and take a nap! Let us know if you need help with fun games to play.
We have a new mini course that is solely focused on crate training, including the fun games you can play to help him love the crate. courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
I’d love to see a video with an in the moment land shark redirect technique. I always have a toy to redirect with, but she’ll take it for a second then come straight back to draw blood! I take her out thinking she has a lot of energy to get out, but when we come back in nothing changes. Help!
It sounds like you may benefit from some extra help on biting! 😅 Check out our Puppy Biting Mini Course to dig in a little deeper on the why behind biting and how to help: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-biting-mini-course
Sophie is a chewer still she will be 4 months at the end of this month.... besides Carrots what else can we give her that is safe? She loves fresh green beans I give her apples not alot cause they have alot of sugar.😊
We recommend things like nylabones, benebones, split antlers, bully sticks (in moderation) and yak chews. Here's a few other items that you might like: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/products/chew-toys/
The apple seeds are not good for him. Try freezing a Kong with some yummy things in it so he can take his time and lick the things out. Here's a good video with some suggestions: ruclips.net/video/MwVMQz2Eh64/видео.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you so much your channel has been a blessing to me as a new fur mom continue posting such informative videos. Your ways are so effective, I'm watching all your videos.☺️
Here’s that link to the Indestructibone you asked for! Be sure to use the code “dreamdog” for a 10% discount! howtotrainadreamdog.com/indestructable-bone
Thanks for watching! 🐶 How’s destructive chewing going with your puppy? What did you learn from the video?
I used to want to let my dogs roam around freely like those in the movies but they're just movies.
In reality, I agree with you, one of my dogs were overwhelmed when roaming around our house full of interesting objects to chew.
So I decided to dog proof a large room with direct access to the yard for their potty and let them sleeo, play and roam around there. The room has a door that leads to the rest of the house.
I spent a month training them not to go past the door. They were still sometimess sneaking out a few steps especially when they smell something from the kitchen but they knew that it is wrong (the actual cue I used is 'wrong' instead of 'no').
Prevention is indeed key.
Thanks for watching!
I have mentioned my Golden Retriever Olie on this channel before, Olie is now 9 months old and 80lbs big and has taken to chewing off the ends of my shoe laces at the top eyelet. This is a new behavior for him and he seems to do it about an hour after I leave for work, my wife is home with him but works from home so can not supervise him as well as he needs. He gets alot of exercise at night but not so much in the morning, he has a lot of toys that we rotate and another dog to play with ( a pomeranian named Poofee'). He was crate trained and did fine in it but due to space concerns we had to put up his crate about a month or two agao. Other then the shoe laces he does not chew on anything else other then his toys. We live on a golf course so we have been playing fetch with him in the mornings, before the golfers start showing up, to get out some engergy and that seems to be working, I would hate to have to crate him only because it is so large. If I do go back to the crate what size crate should I use for a Large 80 + LBS mail golden ?
Keeping shoe laces away from him or putting him in the crate will be your best option. The more he does it the more it'll become a habit that's hard to break so try to put up the shoes right away. At 9 months old he's reaching new levels of energy and curiosity so try to add in some extra mental work in the morning too. As for the crate size, this video can help you based on his size: ruclips.net/video/UTjTJPaqA0U/видео.html
What about digging at the furniture? Our dog digs on the top of the soft furniture and on the bottom lip of the furniture. The behavior happens mostly when its nighttime, right before its time to settle down for the night. Its the time of day when we all like to enjoy eachothers company and snuggle, so keeping him out of the room isn't really an option. Would distraction be the best mode of coping? Looking forward to hearing your advice. Thank you!
The digging you describe sounds like "bedding down" which is one way dogs get comfortable and ready for sleep. If it doesn't damage your furniture and you're OK with it, you can let it happen. If you need to redirect it you might offer a pile of blankets or towels to dig in. If your pup isn't a fabric chewer and it doesn't create too much excitement, that might be a good choice. Check out this video if you want to find other ways to help him relax: ruclips.net/video/IguvtdPuSs4/видео.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog I wondered why my lab did that at night or if I wake him up really early and he's not ready to get up yet. I'll let him out of crate at 5am but he'll dig at couch and then curl up to sleep.
My 18 month old sometimes chews holes in the duvet cover before I wake up in the morning. She likes the act of chewing and also pulling the stuffing out. What is that about? And how to stop? She has plenty of toys to chew on. She just likes the duvet.
Thanks for watching! She doesn't know that it's not a chew toy so it sounds like you'll need to keep her in a pen or a different room so she can't keep doing it. You can also work on training so she gets rewarded for leaving it alone. But blocking it off will be important so she can't keep doing it when you're not able to redirect her.
My one-year old French Bulldog besides getting shoes, socks, papers, kleenex tissues, cardboard, etc. to chew on, when she is not chewing appropriately on chew toys, antlers or rawhide substitue, she randomly starts chewing on our feet/shoes, or my hands/arms, as well as jumping up to nip/bite my hands or other body parts she can get to. She does this most often when we are sitting on our sofa and she jumps up on the sofa to get to us, like she would if she just wanted to lay or sit with us. We can sometimes distract her by playing with her, but she quickly ignores that. going back to trying to nip on me primarily. Sometimes this is when we have food, or when we are on our phone/notebook/laptop so I try to hold her which appeases her rarely for long, before she wants to get down and start again. We think that this is often a way for her to let us know there is something she wants us to do, like feed her, take her outside to the bathroom, take her for a walk, or put away our electronic devices. If we have food, or when she doesn't need anything else (going outside, for walk, or to eat) we end up just letting her chill out in her crate for a while. The crate is in our family room where we watch TV, eat and hang out. Should the crate be somewhere different than that room? I thought most people suggest having it near where people will be most often; but maybe that is not correct thinking any more. She is very food motivated, and we can get her treats and she will not do this when we have the treats out, but I don't want to always give her treats when she starts this, because after the treats go away, she would normally go back to this behavior. I am just not sure how to prevent her from doing this kind of behavior, or how to stop it when she starts and we cannot distract her away from that behavior. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions to improve this situation, or to let us know what we have done wrong to cause or encourage this? Thank you for your help with this.
It sounds like you've done some good sleuthing about this. With the limited information you've given, it's likely that she's trying to get your attention in some way. Maybe she needs more exercise, or maybe she wants some enrichment and some mental exercise. Maybe she needs a nap but isn't good at putting herself down to sleep. At her age she's not teething so this is a learned behavior that is getting her some reward, but maybe not in the way you want!
Start with this video on enrichment, with some people don't realize is MORE important than exercise. Perhaps some of the ideas in this video will spark some new activities for her that she'll enjoy when you are trying to relax.
ruclips.net/video/Lvz2gRIRKJg/видео.html
My 1 yr old Lab has chewed through the dryer vent on the outside of the house, he’s ripped it completely off, and he’s digging, and eating things from the bathroom trash can. IDK what to do with him he has so many toys that he ignores all day and has destroyed everything in the backyard while I’m at work. Any suggestions?
We suggest that he be in a crate when you are at work. This will help him rest and relax and keeps him and your home safe. He may need some crate training to teach him to be comfortable and rest and relax in there, but with time and training you'll get there! This video can help you: ruclips.net/video/Vcl33se8dEA/видео.html
Thank you for the Advice! I purchased him a larger 4Wx4Lx6H kennel cause I only have his 48” Kennel currently. I didn’t think I should leave my 61 LBS boy in the smaller kennel. He enjoys it and willing goes in but freaks out when I go out of his sight. I’ll have to figure it out until Friday when his larger kennel arrives. Would it be cruel to use the smaller kennel until the larger one arrives?
/sighs/ these are always good reminders but I want so badly for my pup to be well mannered NOW. Truth is we both have to be patient. Restricting freedom and limiting access makes sense. I had put the crate away because he was doing really well sleeping overnight without it (minus 3AM cuddle time) but when he chewed up one of my headphones and the cap of my fountain pen the crate came back out. I can’t say he loves it because he will go in and settle and will stay in without rushing the door but he does NOT want to go into it to begin with. He wants to stay outside where the fun and action is. I’ll have to review your crate training videos so we can get it together. Maybe one day he can be crate free but maybe not yet. He’s a 15 month Australian Shepherd and one curious pup!
Yes, crates are so helpful for curious pups. The more you can train him with it, the better he'll be when it's time to go in it. Eventually he will use it to let his curious brain relax and take a nap! Let us know if you need help with fun games to play.
@@HowToTrainADreamDog I may have seen that video already but I’m always looking for more ideas.
We have a new mini course that is solely focused on crate training, including the fun games you can play to help him love the crate. courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
I’d love to see a video with an in the moment land shark redirect technique. I always have a toy to redirect with, but she’ll take it for a second then come straight back to draw blood! I take her out thinking she has a lot of energy to get out, but when we come back in nothing changes. Help!
It sounds like you may benefit from some extra help on biting! 😅 Check out our Puppy Biting Mini Course to dig in a little deeper on the why behind biting and how to help: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-biting-mini-course
Dreamdog
Sophie is a chewer still she will be 4 months at the end of this month.... besides Carrots what else can we give her that is safe? She loves fresh green beans I give her apples not alot cause they have alot of sugar.😊
We recommend things like nylabones, benebones, split antlers, bully sticks (in moderation) and yak chews. Here's a few other items that you might like: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/products/chew-toys/
My dog KNOWs not to chew my shoes and destroys his toys!
My grandma has a dog who is a destructive chewer.
Maybe you can tell her about this video!
@@HowToTrainADreamDog i did i sent her the video.
Can I give my 3month old pomeranian a whole apple in pen so he can chew it? he chew the grills in his playpen
The apple seeds are not good for him. Try freezing a Kong with some yummy things in it so he can take his time and lick the things out. Here's a good video with some suggestions: ruclips.net/video/MwVMQz2Eh64/видео.html
@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you so much your channel has been a blessing to me as a new fur mom continue posting such informative videos. Your ways are so effective, I'm watching all your videos.☺️
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Here’s that link to the Indestructibone you asked for! Be sure to use the code “dreamdog” for a 10% discount! howtotrainadreamdog.com/indestructable-bone