Dog Question - Page 2

tsolomon · 10-29-2008, 10:16 AM

Our friends in Germany have an Entlebucher which is the smallest of the Swiss Mountain dogs. Nice dog, but very stubborn and doesn't take to strangers well. She's not aggressive, but reminds me of a Ridgeback in that it knows it's family and doesn't really want to know anybody else.

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Love the Alpenzeller dogs. My cousin has a GSMD in Switzerland.

smitdavi · 10-29-2008, 10:31 AM

Here's the most recent picture, which was last Tuesday:

Genetic Defect · 10-16-2008, 07:28 PM

We were lucky and never had them chew up furniture they shred stuffed animals.

smitdavi · 10-16-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

We were lucky and never had them chew up furniture they shred stuffed animals.

Yeah...Mom and Dad's dog rip the shreds out of like 3-4 stuffed rabbits lol

SteveA · 10-17-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by smitdavi

Katie and I are looking to get a Choc Lab puppy in the near future. The question is: Is there anything that I can rub on the legs of our TV stand,coffee table, and table and chair legs to keep the dog from chewing on it? Or are there any other tips to keep them from chewing on the furniture?

Thanks

As I'm sure others have said, use apple bitter. Don't get the substitutes. I had a pointer that didn't like the substitute at first and then started enjoying it! Got apple bitter and if he saw me with the bottle he ran. Hated that stuff.

Also, have a box of chew toys somewhere that he has access to. Anytime he starts to chew something inappropriate, scold him and then take him to the box. Encourage him to take something out to play with and praise him when he does.

With that said, you will be doing yourself, your furniture and your new friend a huge favor by taking him to obedience training.

Genetic Defect · 10-17-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

As I'm sure others have said, use apple bitter. Don't get the substitutes. I had a pointer that didn't like the substitute at first and then started enjoying it! Got apple bitter and if he saw me with the bottle he ran. Hated that stuff.

Also, have a box of chew toys somewhere that he has access to. Anytime he starts to chew something inappropriate, scold him and then take him to the box. Encourage him to take something out to play with and praise him when he does.

With that said, you will be doing yourself, your furniture and your new friend a huge favor by taking him to obedience training.

10-18-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by smitdavi

Katie and I are looking to get a Choc Lab puppy in the near future. The question is: Is there anything that I can rub on the legs of our TV stand,coffee table, and table and chair legs to keep the dog from chewing on it? Or are there any other tips to keep them from chewing on the furniture?

Thanks

Puppies chew. You need to train the dog on what it can a can not chew. Get the puppies some chew toys. Get yourself a squirt gun/bottle. When the puppy chews someting it is not allowed to chew, squirt the dog with water. Then remove the dog to another area with a chew toy. BE CONSISTENT. The dod will quickly learn what it can chew and what it can't. Buy a female puppy. They are easier to train.

Two types of dogs. Those with owners who trained them consistently. Those with owners who did not train them or did not train them consistently.

smitdavi · 10-18-2008, 11:16 AM

Just got home....pics will come later. His full name is

Dante of Autumn Leaf

smitdavi · 10-18-2008, 12:42 PM

Here's some pics:

St. Lou Stu · 10-18-2008, 03:30 PM

Congrats you two!

Good lookin pup ya got there!

Footbag · 10-18-2008, 05:20 PM

He's pretty cute. My lab had huge paws as a puppy and we always thought he's be big. He was 140LBS at one point! Have fun!

11-17-2008, 07:31 PM

Just found this thread. Have been in your position twice in the past 3 years. Golden and a Yellow Lab. Sounds like you're doing great! Be consistent and have a boatload of patience. I'm sure you have posted a pic. Can you PM me the link?

replicant_argent · 11-17-2008, 07:33 PM

the dorky reply is "find something he likes to chew on more than carpet."
and uh.. the normal reply?
Did you get a Nylabone or two?

smitdavi · 11-17-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

Just found this thread. Have been in your position twice in the past 3 years. Golden and a Yellow Lab. Sounds like you're doing great! Be consistent and have a boatload of patience. I'm sure you have posted a pic. Can you PM me the link?

Check your PM's in a few minutes

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

the dorky reply is "find something he likes to chew on more than carpet."
and uh.. the normal reply?
Did you get a Nylabone or two?

Pup's got a few bones and a few other toys to chew on. Just thought it was weird to see him chew up the carpet like that

shilala · 11-17-2008, 07:51 PM

I raised my lab on pieces of 2x4. If I gave him plenty of wood he was allowed to chew on he left everything else alone.
His mother ate all the pickets off the back porch. She's the one thqat taught me that labs need to chew on wood. Period.
Oh yeah, His mom ate a whole roll of linoleum, too. Ruined it before it even got put down.

10-29-2008, 10:31 AM	#2
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Dog Question Here's the most recent picture, which was last Tuesday:

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Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,204 Trading: (5)	Re: Dog Question We were lucky and never had them chew up furniture they shred stuffed animals.

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smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Dog Question Just got home....pics will come later. His full name is Dante of Autumn Leaf Last edited by smitdavi; 10-18-2008 at 11:25 AM.

10-18-2008, 12:42 PM	#9
smitdavi Ambassador of Quan Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,434 Trading: (9)	Re: Dog Question Here's some pics:

10-18-2008, 03:30 PM	#10
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Dog Question Congrats you two! Good lookin pup ya got there! __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

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Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Dog Question He's pretty cute. My lab had huge paws as a puppy and we always thought he's be big. He was 140LBS at one point! Have fun!

11-17-2008, 07:31 PM	#12
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dog Question Just found this thread. Have been in your position twice in the past 3 years. Golden and a Yellow Lab. Sounds like you're doing great! Be consistent and have a boatload of patience. I'm sure you have posted a pic. Can you PM me the link?

11-17-2008, 07:33 PM	#13
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Dog Question the dorky reply is "find something he likes to chew on more than carpet." and uh.. the normal reply? Did you get a Nylabone or two? __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

11-17-2008, 07:51 PM	#15
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Dog Question I raised my lab on pieces of 2x4. If I gave him plenty of wood he was allowed to chew on he left everything else alone. His mother ate all the pickets off the back porch. She's the one thqat taught me that labs need to chew on wood. Period. Oh yeah, His mom ate a whole roll of linoleum, too. Ruined it before it even got put down.

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