Sneaky Chewer?

Dogs are different from cats. I found this out when my new dog chewed up my new (worn one day) shoe. I left my shoes under the coffee table, which was never a problem when I just had cats. You will have to "dog-proof" your house and not leave anything out where your dog can get to it until you can train her. My cats helped my dog get and eat an entire bag of chocolate chips from the back of the kitchen counter. This cost me a trip to the vet to have his stomach pumped out so he wouldn't die. The vet said he had never seen a dog eat so much chocolate. Your dog may have gone for a while without food and be afraid she won't get any more. Treat the dog like you would a child. If you can't see her, assume she's doing something bad.

I would take her to the vet to make sure there is nothing wrong with her, ===I think she is afraid that she will not have " her home ' for very long, sounds like she was a throw away pet ! Please be pateint with her,and gentle, give her her "own " things to play with and chew, how bout a giant chew bone !

JoAnn

July 12, 20050 found this helpful

Is this a Queensland heeler...like a blue heeler? They are working dogs and get bored VERY easily!...They also do not do well in the backyard alone. They like to be part of the action. That's their nature. You might have to try to involve the dog in more of the family activities! Once she gets used to you though she should be a very loyal, smart, and protective dog. She may have been unwanted to begin with and so wasn't trained properly. She's still young though, and she can't help it. It will take some patience on your part.

I have 2 that almost chewed my house away 7 it's contents away. They just grew out of it. I lost a lot of stuff but I really don't even remember much of it now.

Lots of chew toys! Don't leave him alone for a second, and use a spray called Bitter Apple on furniture and things that you want to discourage him from chewing on (I've even sprayed it on my shoes and legs to keep my pup from chewing on me)!