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#1 Kiah's mom

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Posted 30 January 2007 - 04:32 PM

Now the devil puppy :D is tormenting our 4 y/o pointer, Chester. Kiah has begun chewing any collar we put on Chester. This morning she chewed off the invisible fence collar!!! This is the second time is 3 days. The first collar is w/ the dealer for repairs. We have tried Bitter Apple, but she has learned--if you wait until it dries, it's not too bad. I know alot of this is domination, but going through 1 or 2 collars a week is not going to cut it. Any suggestions??

I keep reminding myself that she is only 1, but if she keeps it up, she will be lucky to see 2--just kidding (I think :flower: )

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Posted 30 January 2007 - 04:50 PM

My Weimaraner does the same thing, along with using the collar as a take down handle when playing. :D My dogs no longer wear collars in the house. When someone comes to the door, the dogs are locked in the kitchen behind a secure gate so they can't escape should it be someone who isn't familiar with dogs ducking through any open door they come to.
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Posted 30 January 2007 - 05:04 PM

My dogs don't wear collars indoors either as Titan likes to shake Mollie like a rag doll by her collar. Mary

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Posted 30 January 2007 - 05:37 PM

DIP THE COLLAR IN SOME HOT SAUCE, SO REAL HOTTTT SAUCE THAT MAY DETER HER FROM CHEWING ANYMORE

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Posted 30 January 2007 - 07:46 PM

There's also a spray you use as a bandage protectant so they won't lick themselves because this stuff is just that awful so I'm told! It's called Variton and I know you can get it from the vets, not sure if you can get it anywhere else.




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Posted 30 January 2007 - 07:56 PM

DIP THE COLLAR IN SOME HOT SAUCE, SO REAL HOTTTT SAUCE THAT MAY DETER HER FROM CHEWING ANYMORE

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We tried this with Wes. He likes it. :flower:

I found the "Bitter Apple" brand was the only one that would put him off anything. Mine also don't wear anything in the house and if the collars are loose enough they will also use them as "take-down handles". :D
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Posted 30 January 2007 - 10:33 PM

Grindle and Betty don't wear collars indoors, either. When they play they get their teeth caught, etc. Have to watch them like hawks. It's easier to go without.


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Posted 31 January 2007 - 09:10 AM

We tried this with Wes.  He likes it.  :D

Gee, Mom - thanks! I was getting bored with the plain collar flavor! :flower: :flower:

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Posted 31 January 2007 - 12:35 PM

Gee, Mom - thanks!  I was getting bored with the plain collar flavor!  :D  :flower:

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Posted 31 January 2007 - 03:46 PM

Ok, so this must be a dobe trait I was unaware of. We did take the collars off in the house. I just really want the dogs to be able to run around and play outside--but without the invisible fence collars on it's too risky. Also-- we did try hot sauce with her to help stop the counter surfing--we decided she is Mexican--she LOVES the stuff!! :D

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Posted 31 January 2007 - 05:00 PM

Yeah, the hot sauce didn't work for Coby either. The only problem I've had with collars is that Coby was sneaking up to me as I was making his dinner, his collar got caught on the nob of the cubbard door, scared him and he tore the cubbard to smitherines. Can you believe it? Only Cobalt Blue.

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Posted 31 January 2007 - 05:02 PM

If Arda saw this posting, she'd tell you to put mouse traps on the counter with something tempting on the far side of them :flower: Ruby used to be "counter surfer extraordinaire" until she pulled a hot glass casserole pan off the counter on to herself. That fixed that issue :D, although I don't recommend it.
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Posted 31 January 2007 - 05:12 PM

The only problem I've had with collars is that Coby was sneaking up to me as I was making his dinner, his collar got caught on the nob of the cubbard door, scared him and he tore the cubbard to smitherines. 

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This happened to Val too. He tore the nob off the bathroom vanity drawer.
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Posted 31 January 2007 - 06:44 PM

If Arda saw this posting, she'd tell you to put mouse traps on the counter with something tempting on the far side of them :flower:  Ruby used to be "counter surfer extraordinaire" until she pulled a hot glass casserole pan off the counter on to herself.  That fixed that issue :D, although I don't recommend it.

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I have used cookie sheets precariously balanced on the edge so that they "catch" the cookie sheet instead of the counter edge. This in turn flips the cookie sheet (and the 5-6 empty cans that I've carefully placed on the sheet) up and over the dog and makes a heck of a racket on the floor. Usually only takes 1-2 times for the dog to decide that the "counter" doesn't like him "standing" on it. (Plus - the human never has to be in the room so it's not related to the human.)

Counter surfing drives me bananas. :flower:
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Posted 31 January 2007 - 06:54 PM

Counter surfing drives me bananas. :D

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Crapping on carpet drives me bananas.
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Posted 31 January 2007 - 08:01 PM

Crapping on carpet drives me bananas.

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Good one!! :flower: Generally any fecal matter in the house is definitely a banana trip! :D
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Posted 01 February 2007 - 11:53 AM

OK guys, I'm sitting at my desk by myself, laughing like an idiot. Hope no one goes by!

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Posted 01 February 2007 - 01:04 PM

Stef, I have to say, the cookie sheet idea is one of the best I've read about counter surfing. If I ever get a counter surfer I will definately have to try that. Thanks!

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Posted 01 February 2007 - 02:00 PM

Would you belive we tried the mouse traps last weekend---after she ate my daughter's birthday cake!!!! They didn't work either. We will try the cookie sheet/cans trick tonight. THIS IS WAR-- Me vs. dog

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Posted 01 February 2007 - 03:35 PM

Gretta is also a counter surfer .... I will have to try the cookie sheet with the cans also!!
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