Puppy Advice

[BlueRon7]

I have a 10 month old Jack Russel Terrier.. but she wants to chew ALL the time, the only time she doesn't is when she's sleeping..

She doesn't listen to the word NO, even when you tap her on the nose..

Is this normal? it's stressing me out and it's just hassle having a dog right now..

I've got her a lot of toys to play with, but she doesn't want them, she wants to chew on things like sofa, table chairs.. and wants attention 24/7.

 

[Why Always Ste]

Have you tried "scenting" one of the toys? And are the toys chewable ones.. Ie bones, Kong balls, Ropes etc?
Something like a rope that lasts for a long time.

And try scenting the rope, as in you rub the rope with your sweat or your partners, try to get your odours on the rope so the Pup can associate the rope as being a part of you.

Dogs tend to chew things that you often use, it's a sign of attachment to its owner.

As for discipline.
Water squeeze bottle, fill with water and anytime it poops, misbehaves show the dog what it has done, ie; point at the pooh, rub the dogs nose in the pooh, deepen your voice purposely and show your annoyance.
You can then proceed to squeeze the dog with the water in its face, again raise your voice and make sure it's deep, angry sounding.

When it does things like poos outside the house, retrieves its toys, anything good... Make sure you are giving it treats, and have a higher pitch voice, almost squeaky like, and praise it for good behaviour. Rewards.

 

[bumbleblue]

Can you get her chew toys? Also my dogs love those chewy dentistix ( I get the supermarket own brand equivalent). They are a "chewy" breed I think . She will need loads of attention at this age like a baby /small child. This is the norm until they are about 2. They do best like kids with a routine.Think of dog years equalling 7 human years. Not entirely accurate but gives you the gist.

 

[TCIB]

You have to overload her senses when your doing the 'NO' bit. A lot of loud refuting what she is doing so it totally distracts her (clap whilst your telling her off even) whilst moving towards her with purpose. When she pulls away praise her and offer her a rope to pull on against you or similar.

 

[BlueRon7]

Have you tried "scenting" one of the toys? And are the toys chewable ones.. Ie bones, Kong balls, Ropes etc?
Something like a rope that lasts for a long time.

And try scenting the rope, as in you rub the rope with your sweat or your partners, try to get your odours on the rope so the Pup can associate the rope as being a part of you.

Dogs tend to chew things that you often use, it's a sign of attachment to its owner.

As for discipline.
Water squeeze bottle, fill with water and anytime it poops, misbehaves show the dog what it has done, ie; point at the pooh, rub the dogs nose in the pooh, deepen your voice purposely and show your annoyance.
You can then proceed to squeeze the dog with the water in its face, again raise your voice and make sure it's deep, angry sounding.

When it does things like poos outside the house, retrieves its toys, anything good... Make sure you are giving it treats, and have a higher pitch voice, almost squeaky like, and praise it for good behaviour. Rewards.

She has toys like that.. but surely you can't be chasing her around the house when you are trying to relax? most dogs I know play with their toys on the rug etc.. even puppies - but she needs constant attention and watching to say "no" etc.

That's the thing, with things like tug of war she always brings it to me and if I don't play with her she grows and gets nasty.. she wants constant attention !

If tried most of that, spraying when she does destructive chewing.. and she doesn't listen she doesn't care.

The only thing that works is a muzzle (the one where she can still drink) but people say that's cruel so don't put it on her.. but it's stressing me out too much and I think I might have to give her up as obviously I'm doing something wrong?

I thought at first her chewing was just puppy teething but now don't think it is.

Maybe I'll take her to the vets to see if she has something wrong with her?

 

[BlueRon7]

Is there anyone I can pay who can train her? as obviously I'm not doing it right.. but if she doesn't listen to the word NO, I don't see how anyone can train her!?

 

[BlueRon7]

You have to overload her senses when your doing the 'NO' bit. A lot of loud refuting what she is doing so it totally distracts her (clap whilst your telling her off even) whilst moving towards her with purpose. When she pulls away praise her and offer her a rope to pull on against you or similar.

Apparently an old school trick is a newspaper sound that dogs hate.. might try that when she's destructive chewing?

 

[BlueRon7]

Can you get her chew toys? Also my dogs love those chewy dentistix ( I get the supermarket own brand equivalent). They are a "chewy" breed I think . She will need loads of attention at this age like a baby /small child. This is the norm until they are about 2. They do best like kids with a routine.Think of dog years equalling 7 human years. Not entirely accurate but gives you the gist.

Yes I get her them but after she's ate them (15 minutes tops) she then comes jumping at me for attention or needs another distraction. But can't keep feeding her them all day..

 

[TCIB]

Remember at 10 months it is the age a dog with start to test other members of the pack to see where they are in the hierarchy so don't slack off now or behaviour issues will be life long, espesh with a tenacious breed like Jack Russel's. My younger dog tried it on and the big one gave her a beating she will not forget soon. The equivalent for you is to be absolute, chewing = loud shouty noises and walking into her personal space forcing her back, remember that is your space and she is there because you let her!
Also get her food puzzle toys, you stick kibble in it and they have to work at a ball thing to get the good stuff out. I am going to the dog shop now as it happens so i will get the brand name who makes the toys that are tough enough to withstand a committed chewing doggy :-)

 

[BlueRon7]

Remember at 10 months it is the age a dog with start to test other members of the pack to see where they are in the hierarchy so don't slack off now or behaviour issues will be life long, espesh with a tenacious breed like Jack Russel's. My younger dog tried it on and the big one gave her a beating she will not forget soon. The equivalent for you is to be absolute, chewing = loud shouty noises and walking into her personal space forcing her back, remember that is your space and she is there because you let her!
Also get her food puzzle toys, you stick kibble in it and they have to work at a ball thing to get the good stuff out. I am going to the dog shop now as it happens so i will get the brand name who makes the toys that are tough enough to withstand a committed chewing doggy :-)

Cheers mate - lifesaver !

At the minute with the stress she's causing she's more trouble than she's worth.