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Had to take our lab Elsie to vet the other day with a plastic bag part way out of her bottom
vet said its a lab thing they continue to eat anything until they get to about ten and even then don't get too complacent. He mentioned a couple of other breeds do it too. I think you may have one he mentioned ![]() Luckily Elsie was fine after a careful extraction ! ![]() I'm glad Elsie was ok .... but I am slightly bemused at the thought of you taking her into the vets with a carrier bag swaying out of her bum
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Have you ever considered letting them sleep in the bedroom with you? He might be anxious without you all night in the kitchen. Alternatively I would seriously consider getting a big crate if you can possibly fit one in somewhere. Some dogs are happier in them in their own secure space but crate training needs to be done gradually and carefully and obviously they're not for all day use.
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![]() I guess that's one bag you won't be re-using ![]()
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Have you ever considered letting them sleep in the bedroom with you? He might be anxious without you all night in the kitchen. Alternatively I would seriously consider getting a big crate if you can possibly fit one in somewhere. Some dogs are happier in them in their own secure space but crate training needs to be done gradually and carefully and obviously they're not for all day use.
I might have to think about a crate, but its so sad. He would have to go in alone as his sister is 10yrs old and has never been crated - so its not fair on her. |
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A friend of mine used to dog-sit her dad's jack russell, who was also a chewer of door frames - my friend rubbed raw chillis all over the places he liked to chew. After one session which gave him very red, watery eyes he stopped chewing.
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I would love him to come to bed with me - but he is terrified of the stairs !!! I have tried to encourage him with treats one step at a time. I have also lifted him upstairs, popped him on the floor and he backs into a corner looking terrified and we have to carry him down. I wish he would come upstairs with me ... but nope. My other dog flies up the stairs at every opportunity.
I might have to think about a crate, but its so sad. He would have to go in alone as his sister is 10yrs old and has never been crated - so its not fair on her. |
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My first Briard ate every bed I ever gave him, so i just let him sleep on the floor, which he seemed to prefer. I then got a second Briard who liked a bed, but Banjo ate all of his as well UNTIL I was told about latex backed sheepskin. I got this for Woody and it was really difficult for Banjo to destroy, although he tried really hard! He did manage to nibble around the edges so that over time it got smaller - but in the end they were both happy; one with a bed and one sleeping next to it!
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My first Briard ate every bed I ever gave him, so i just let him sleep on the floor, which he seemed to prefer. I then got a second Briard who liked a bed, but Banjo ate all of his as well UNTIL I was told about latex backed sheepskin. I got this for Woody and it was really difficult for Banjo to destroy, although he tried really hard! He did manage to nibble around the edges so that over time it got smaller - but in the end they were both happy; one with a bed and one sleeping next to it!
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It was very strange reading this post, as my friend has the exact same problem with her Cockapoo. She has tried many things, but a combination of a few things worked. She added an extra walk to her daily routine, to try and get him a little more settled at night. At the advice of the vet, she bought a spongey neck cone/ring in order to help him stop scratching, but this also helped for the chewing too. Another thing she tried is the no chew spray you can buy online. It did have mixed reviews, but it seems to help it somewhat.
It really is a time thing and patience is most certainly key here. However, you don't want to have to buy a new bed every day. Good luck. I hope Charlie starts settling for you. |
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My boy chewed every bed I got him, I then gave him a old duvet in a cover with loose fleeces thrown over and he has never tried to tear them up, he just makes a nest burrowing into the blankets.
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vet said its a lab thing they continue to eat anything until they get to about ten and even then don't get too complacent. He mentioned a couple of other breeds do it too. 


