OogieBoogie · F
Chewing is a soothing/calming activity for dogs.
Theres a number of ways to approach this :
1. Get them chew toys to self sooth on.
2. Give them more stimulation and engagement: play with them, take them for walks for exercise and sniffing. (Sniffing the world is very stimulating for dogs - its half fhe fun of the walk for them).
3. Try and find out what possible reason tje dog is 'anxious' and needing to self soothe:
- it it a new environment?
- its there something new IN their environment?
- has there been any type of change in their life, routine, people etc?
- are they in hiddem pain (this can come with age).
If a dog changes behaviour - there has to be a reason that triggers it.
Also....be careful of the chewing of the blankets - you wouldnt want it to end up in a bowel obstruction.
I hope you find a solution.
Theres a number of ways to approach this :
1. Get them chew toys to self sooth on.
2. Give them more stimulation and engagement: play with them, take them for walks for exercise and sniffing. (Sniffing the world is very stimulating for dogs - its half fhe fun of the walk for them).
3. Try and find out what possible reason tje dog is 'anxious' and needing to self soothe:
- it it a new environment?
- its there something new IN their environment?
- has there been any type of change in their life, routine, people etc?
- are they in hiddem pain (this can come with age).
If a dog changes behaviour - there has to be a reason that triggers it.
Also....be careful of the chewing of the blankets - you wouldnt want it to end up in a bowel obstruction.
I hope you find a solution.
JamesBugman · 56-60, T
Stop buying blankets made from dog food. ;)
Seriously though, it sounds like she it unhappy about something. You need to figure out what that is. Also have a broom next to the bed and when you see her chewing grab it and start whacking. She will learn pretty fast not to do that. ;)
Seriously though, it sounds like she it unhappy about something. You need to figure out what that is. Also have a broom next to the bed and when you see her chewing grab it and start whacking. She will learn pretty fast not to do that. ;)
OogieBoogie · F
@JamesBugman Hitting a dog as training is just plain abuse.
Recommending it is just promoting abuse.
Recommending it is just promoting abuse.
OogieBoogie · F
@LaurenRae maybe .
But then maybe he should be more preicise with his words:
Perhaps he should have started a new paragraph?🤷♀
It does read as if he is "serious" about the beating.
I hope hes not.
But then maybe he should be more preicise with his words:
. Seriously though, it sounds like she it unhappy about something....have a broom next to the bed and when you see her chewing grab it and start whacking. She will learn pretty fast...
Perhaps he should have started a new paragraph?🤷♀
It does read as if he is "serious" about the beating.
I hope hes not.
WillaKissing · 56-60, M
4meAndyou · F
I hope you read the article I posted.
acpguy · C
Shock collar or a bullet.