Dutch Shepherd Forum

Has anyone had a problem with their DS chewing corners of furniture? We initially thought it was anxiety separation, because it only happened when my husband and I were both gone out. But today he went in the truck like he usually does with my husband and he got out of the truck to speak to a guy, Dutch was in the front seat and could see my husband the entire time and in that 10 minutes, he chewed the shifter knob and the grip on the dash. Yesterday he chewed another hole in his bed. I was wondering what we can do to stop this. He has bones, ropes. Balls, etc. But he didn't have anything with him in the truck. Last time we left him he chewed the corner of my end table. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. He just turned w0 months old on 11/6/2016.

Lexi was always under supervision, in a crate, or in a kennel until she turned two. Since we kept such a close eye on her, we would correct her immediately when we went to chew something she wasn't supposed to chew. Redirect and give her something she was allowed to chew.

Thanks for the info. We have been correcting and going forward will ALWAYS have something with us to also redirect.

You have to be tough if you want to allow your dog full reign of the house because they don't know any better. I have three of these breed and they all understand. I can leave all three out and nothing will happen to my house.

M

as a pup he should not be left alone until he has more training.

Thanks for the input everyone. Will keep working on it!