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Participants in this thread:	abrt50dvp Manager of reputable Pet store PATRICIANEILLY Kelly Dunbar twedgurly1574_mld
abrt50dvp mass 2 posts	We have a 2-2 1/2 year old (rescue)Bernese Mtn dog mix(female) that we have had for 6 months. Up to this point she has been fine,but now has started chewing woodwork,even when we are home. All our previous methods of correcting this have failed. We have chew toys,marrow bones galore. Bitter apple only works for a short time. We are considering giving her up before she destroys the house. Any suggestions???
Manager of r... Norwalk, IA 23 posts	play with her! she is bored she wants attention and that is how she gets it. take her to a training class even if she is trained it will help develop a bond between her and the family. Chewing is a STUPID reason to give up a dog, thats what they do!
PATRICIANEILLY Por tElphinstone, Scotland 9 posts	I am araid that Manager of r.. is right. , get the to dog classes,walk and exercise her as much as possible, if you she is left on her own during the day have someone go in and walk her for you, she is striving for your attention and discovered a way to get it!!!..like the child who finds out that he/she is noticed if they throw a tanturum..how quick to kids work that out?!!, Giving up is a bit o.t.t. trust me she will do a lot worse as she matures!!! Maybe talk to someone about putting a harness for carrying things…newpspapers, small bits of shopping…give her a job, her breed are worked (mountain Dog part) get her brain ticking…and good luck…...stick with her and I am sure with some professional help /training you will have a great companion for a long long time
Kelly Dunbar Berkeley, CA 70 posts	Don’t give up! She needs to be trained. She should be crate trained and fed only out of chew toys for about 6 months, and then gradually given more freedom. And yes, plenty of exercise and other outlets for her energy. The second page of this article may be helpful as well: http://dogtime.com/prevent-chewing-biting-6-old…
abrt50dvp mass 2 posts	Well ,we gated her off when we were not home ,that worked. We tried to give her other things ,but last nite while we were watching TV ,she went to the hallway and started on the woodwork. So we brought her in the den with us and closed the door,she then preceded to snuggle her with our older male and go to sleep. We’ll just have to keep an eye on her and try to discipline when she does it, We thought she was too old to start these habits. Oh well.
Aug 11, 2008 8:44pm twedgurly157... blackdiamond 6 posts	No dog is to old to start bad habits. like they said you need to stimulate her. She needs things to do. try finding a treat she likes to eat then hid it in places of the house and have her find it and try to get your older dog involved. once she sees he’s having fun she’ll join in. I bet she’s a wonderfull dog she’s just craving attention. does she have any other dog friends. if she does and you have a big enough yard then try doggie play dates. i dont have a yard but i live in a trailer park so my dog lucky gets as much stimulation as he can. but have fun with her. if she starts chewing again do as victoria stilwell does on the show its me or the dog. make a loud sharp noise that will shock her from doing it. thats ow i trained my dog in to staying away from the front door you see he use to run out side but now when he wants out to go pee or for a walk he knows too sit wait and bark to get my attention.
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