Zombie Bait Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hey guys, just got home to find my 6 1/2 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback Sierra had chewed my 1 week old outdoor setting She has chewed on all the arms of the chairs (8 of them in total) and all four corners of the table. The outdoor setting is wooden. She has toys in the backyard, Brembo our older x breed as a compainion, we leave them alone for 6 - 8 hours a day due to work. We havent being walking her much due to cold weather. Could this be the answer (more exercise?) Any suggestions on how to stop her from doing this would be appreciated . Any suggestions on what I could put on the outdoor setting to act as a deterent? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Fox 001 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Ohh bugger! They always have to check out the new stuff! I have just bought some stuff called McNasty on a recommendation from another thread. Haven't used it yet on the dogs (bought it for one particular boarding dog who is back next week) but I tasted it myself just to see and it is ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! Kinda hot on your tongue and the taste is definately McNasty Couldn't get rid of the taste even after Coke, milk and water - it just lingered for ages. Got it online from Pets on the Park - good service, fast delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Bait Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks for that Blue Fox 001. Will have to get some of that stuff and paint it on the table I think. OH has just gotten home and is furious.....he has now taken her for a walk hoping to tire her out so she wont chew... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganman Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 You were being pretty optimistic buying new outdoor furniture with a 6 month pup in the yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 cold weather doesnt mean no walking especially with a large breed active dog. It is very boring sitting there 24/7 so the backyard becomes there amusement park. Walking isnt just about exercise but mental stimulation from there daily routine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli73 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Our GSD did the same with our new outdoor wooden setting... Every chair, the table, legs everything. We put half the chairs away and used vicks vapur rub and sprays which seems to do the trick until it rains again... they love the soft wood... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Bait Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks again guys, OH and I have discussed Sierra's chewing of the outdoor setting and have definately put it down to boredom. The cold weather excuse is just that, an excuse, and OH and I need to get off our lazy bums and get Sierra moving! OH took her for a walk/run this arvo, she has been past out on the couch since she has gotton home. So....new regime of walk before and after work will hopefully tire her out somewhat and painting the outdoor setting with something horrible tasting will hopefully deter her from knawing on it again. I just wish she had of chewed on the old plastic outdoor setting instead of the new expensive wooden one.....bloody dogs, no one to blame but ourselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvMyCav Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 We used to use Vicks Vapour Rub too with quite good success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSDhandler Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 some relies useed vaseline. its not harmful but a lot of dogs dont like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMolly Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 We used to use Vicks Vapour Rub too with quite good success. Gosh i wish i knew this before Miss Sophie, chewed two sides of my antqiue cupboard and one leg on all six of my dining chairs... Oh well i know now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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