Chequeredblackdog Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 As it has been getting very cold (in the minuses)I have been (attempting to) coat my Kelpie Reggie. Reggie is 11ish months old and never stops, hence he has very little/ no extra body fat. He does seem to shiver when it is freezing cold so i have been persisting. When coated he seems snug enough when put to bed, and is happy to wear a coat under supervision/semi supervision. (I havent tried leaving one on him during the day as its not needed.) without fail by morning the coat will be off and/ or mauled. I have tried different types of coats but have given up at the moment as it is getting expensive. Is there a way to stop him killing his coats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Bitter spray. Crib stop or a similar type product. Only way I can stop my lot chewing off coats, collars, beds etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I wouldn't force him to wear the coat if he objects that much. He may damage himself struggling to get it off. Amazing how they can half strangle themselves on nothing much. Maybe just more bedding that he can burrow into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Is there a way to stop him killing his coats? Yep :) Don't put one on him Honestly, if a young healthy dog has suitable bedding into which it can burrow/make a little nest/igloo, and is out of drafts , they should be warm enough. The best way to conserve body heat is to have a cocoon of bedding ... and a flat mattress with a couple of blankets just doesn't make the same shape... usually. :)if he's in a crate..then cover teh crate fully - esp near the floor where drafts get in ...maybe even give him newspaper ...lots ...that he can shred and nest in? <br class="Apple-interchange-newline"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chequeredblackdog Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 He sleeps outside either in an undercover sheltered verandah, or down in the shed where the (4) dogs have the choice of crates, trampoline beds and a kennel. My parents do not like dogs in the house at night. We have a poultry stud so they like a dog outside to ward off foxes etc. which in my opinion is stupid, as the pens are secure and the dogs are asleep anyway! I'll have to see if They will allow a crate inside. Unfortunately he kills bedding too though newspaper might be an idea. Would hay/straw work the same way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Straw is great for dogs like this. Hay has too many seeds in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Get some cheap blankets from the op shop too. The dogs drag them around sometimes but they dont generally kill them like they do their beds. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidgy Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 :) my opshop does bags of dog blankets for $3 perfect for serial bed killers lol :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chequeredblackdog Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Oooh good idea with the blankets! Ill have the go opshopping tomorrow! I'm sure the other dogs will appreciate them too. Edited May 23, 2012 by Chequeredblackdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasha Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I am in the same predicament. I have dogs that chew coats off. They also CHEW BLANKETS into THOUSANDS of little pieces each night. Dog mats have the same fate. This year i have put a bale of straw for them to sleep in.They love it. It does flatten down after a bit so you will need to poof it up every couple of weeks. They nestle down in it and in the mornings, there is little nests of where they have been sleeping. Definitely worth doing. I wouldn't even waste the time on blankets anymore. STRAW is way cheaper..... And its natural so if they do happen to eat it, it will be digested........ Not like blankets that get tangled in intestines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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