We have a new 9 mo. puppy (65 lbs) who chews up anything and...

Question by Jodi
Submitted on 6/10/2004
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We have a new 9 mo. puppy (65 lbs) who chews up anything and everything the minute we leave the house. He has toys and our other dog Little Bit to play with but still chews. He knows that he's not suppose to do it and as soon as I come through the door he will hang his head it he has chewed something he is not suppose to. His first owner got him from the pound and said he had the problem when he got him. We got Jake because his first owner had to go to Iraq. Both of us have noticed that Jake ducks his head like someone is going to hit him, which might have happened with his original owner, none the less I do not believe in ever hitting an animal. I am in desperate need of help....we have lost the channel changer, 3 pairs of slippers and yesterday one of the couch cushions. He has the run of the house (bedroom doors are now closed when we are not there. Other than slowly eating our house, he is truly a loving dog.

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Answer by Sharon
Submitted on 1/9/2007
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You should crate the dog when you are not at home to supervise him. A puppy should not have the run of the house until he can be completely trusted. Crating does sound like a bad thing to some, but it will be his den. It should be big enough for him to stand and turn around in it. Also put nice soft bedding inside. You can give him a chew toy or a Kong toy filled with some treats, then put peanut butter or cheese spread on the outside, freeze it and give it to him in the crate. He will be occupied for hours. You'll come home to a intact house and your puppy won't be in "trouble" all of the time. You'll both be happier for it.

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