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by frustrated on September 9th, 2009

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My grandson was given a pit bull puppy. He is a great pup except that he chews up everything in sight. Every toy and bed that we give him he chews up. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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  • by -Notrom- on September 9th, 2009

    -Notrom-

    Pups love Rawhide chews, any pet shop will have something made of Rawhide, you could also try Pigs ears and Buffalo ears, because they all go soft when chewed.
    Bed wise i would go for a cardboard box cut to shape with some old towels or something just for comfort because you know that its going to rip its bed apart as well.
    The best way with pups is to distract them from tearing things you like apart by giving it somthing else to tear apart instead...its what pups do!!

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  • by Anonymous on September 9th, 2009

    Anonymous

    wait a year and he'll stop

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  • by knotcrafter@yahoo.com on September 9th, 2009

    knotcrafter@yahoo.com

    Puppies chew because their gums itch due to teething. Best remedy is to find an old pair of thick leather gloves, put them on your hands and let him chew to his heart's content. This actually accomplishes two things - it trains him to chew just the leather glove while soothing the chewing urges and building a strong bond between you and your puppy.;-)

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  • by PrivateGomerSpooner on September 9th, 2009

    PrivateGomerSpooner

    Can I ask what age your grandson is? Those dogs have a reputation of turning on children and attacking them. There have been numerous adults and especially children attacked by them and some have lost their lives.

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  • by Elfie on September 9th, 2009

    Elfie

    Well for the toys, etc, there isn't much you can do besides purchasing stronger toys. If he's chewing other things, pet stores often carry flavoured sprays that taste bad to deter an animal from chewing.

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  • by Labman on February 13th, 2011

    Labman

    Other dogs may not be as bad as the young Labs I am plagued with. Still your house and dog will be much safer with the dog in a crate when you are away. The dog may be happier in its den than loose in the house. It relaxes, it feels safe in its den. It rests, the body slows down reducing the need for water and relieving its self. Dogs that have been crated all along do very well. Many of them will rest in their crates even when the door is open. I think the plastic ones give the dog more of a safe, enclosed den feeling. They are harder for dogs to open too. Metal ones can be put in a corner or covered with something the dog can't pull in and chew. Select a crate just big enough for the full grown dog to stretch out in.

    Leave it some toys. Perhaps a Kong filled with peanut butter. Don't leave anything in the crate the dog might chew up. It will do fine without even any bedding. You will come home to a safe dog and a house you can enjoy.

    A dog that has not been crated since it was little, make take some work. Start out just putting its toys aOther dogs may not be as bad as the young Labs I am plagued with. Still your house and dog will be much safer with the dog in a crate when you are away. The dog may be happier in its den than loose in the house. It relaxes, it feels safe in its den. It rests, the body slows down reducing the need for water and relieving its self. Dogs that have been crated all along do very well. Many of them will rest in their crates even when the door is open. I think the plastic ones give the dog more of a safe, enclosed den feeling. They are harder for dogs to open too. Metal ones can be put in a corner or covered with something the dog can't pull in and chew. Select a crate just big enough for the full grown dog to stretch out in.

    Leave it some toys. Perhaps a Kong filled with peanut butter. Don't leave anything in the crate the dog might chew up. It will do fine without even any bedding. You will come home to a safe dog and a house you can enjoy.

    A dog that has not been crated since it was little, make take some work. Start out just putting its toys and treats in the crate. Praise it for going in. If you have been able to trust it with any bedding, put that in the crate. Feed it in the crate. This is also an easy way to maintain order at feeding time for more than one dog.

    Accidents and damaged possessions are the fault of whoever was watching the puppy. When you are watching it, immediately correct it as soon as it goes for anything except its own toys. In a quiet, but firm voice give it an ''Ah, ah, ah!''. Gently remove what ever and replace it with one of her toys, or if older, hold eye contact until the puppy drops it.
    nd treats in the crate. Praise it for going in. If you have been able to trust it with any bedding, put that in the crate. Feed it in the crate. This is also an easy way to maintain order at feeding time for more than one dog.

    Accidents and damaged possessions are the fault of whoever was watching the puppy. When you are watching it, immediately correct it as soon as it goes for anything except its own toys. In a quiet, but firm voice give it an ''Ah, ah, ah!''. Gently remove what ever and replace it with one of her toys, or if older, hold eye contact until the puppy drops it.

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  • by merry1 in a Texican COAT on September 9th, 2009

    merry1 in a Texican COAT

    The dog is bored out of his mind and/or teething. He needs some training to push him in the right direction, use his body and mind.

    He also needs some chew toys to satisfy his natural need to chew. This will direct him towards the things you WANT him to chew.

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  • by cofe is grateful today on September 9th, 2009

    cofe is grateful today

    The best chew toy that I know of is the "knog". Its pretty indestructable, and you can even out peanut butter or something in the middle of it. You can find them at any pet store.

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  • by BigJon46 on September 3rd, 2010

    BigJon46

    Your Pit is cutting teeth and will chew on anything he can get his mouth around or on. Forget the expense sprays, etc to keep him from chewing, we found "Apple Vinegar" undiluted, sprayed, doesn't stain but being very sour gave our BC second thoughts. You may have to spray every so many days. Put cayenne pepper in pot plants and flower beds to keep him from digging in them and so on. Go to a pet supply and get a hollow "BONE", a real bone NOT rawhide. Those at a pet supply have been cleaned. They chew this and it doesn't fall apart, but last a VERY long time. Put peanut butter in the crevasse. They love this, it tastes good and they have to work to get it out. Stay away from products made in "CHINA" they can have unknown chemicals. Experiment with your dog. Get a crate for him to call his home, cover the top, sides and back with a dark cloth to make a dark cave, lock him in the crate at night (regular bedtime) and when you leave him alone. There are many uses for crating. If you have a fenced in yard (even a small fenced area) place him there as much as possible, but DON"T ignore him or leave him there without something to do. When Dogs digs or become overly destructive usually means they are BORED. Interact with him, EVERY DAY, by throwing a ball, Frisbee, etc. Work with your dog and find out his likes. Hide and seek, get him a backpack (job) to wear. When walking put your water in a pocket of the backpack and so on (this is his job). If you still problems with digging build him his own small sandbox and teach him to dig there.
    Spend time and energy with this dog, everyday, you will find out that you have a good and loyal and protective dog.
    NEVER, NEVER train or treat this breed (or any breed really) with force or abuse. They usually become how they were trained and raised. I have a daughter who has 4 children from 11 yoa to 20 yoa they have a Pit that is close to 8 yrs old they have treated with kindness, but firm training and they could leave her in a nursery with toolders and she would not hurt a one. After a few days she would guard them.

    Last "ASAP" put yourgrandson and yourself (and the dog) into a GOOD (all breed) basic Dog Obedience class. It's more for you than him. Ask around to find a GOOD class. K-9 officers may be able to help you or vet or people that you know that have dogs. Do not go to one that you can't find someone that's been through the class, everybody wants to be a dog trainer. Right now you ONLY want basic. Go to YouTube (that's right) and check out some of the training you find there. Right now only use this to help reinforce an obedience class. I hope this help.

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