Non-chewable/extra Strong Outside Dog Bed

[Mollyrulz]

I have an 18 mth old dog (Lagotto) which cannot stop chewing his outside dog bed

I put the Vicks vaporub on the corners and around the bed but he waits for a few days then starts chewing .... a small hole which becomes bigger by the week ... I keep putiing on Vicks and he goes for another spot!... he's out-witting me (LOL)...

I currently have one of those "trampoline" type of bed with a Flea Free Cover...

Can someone recommend something he won't chew on?

Thanks

[JRG]

If he really is a chewer -give up now and get him something you do not mind him chewing up!

It could be a phase he is going through and will give up eventually although I have had chewers who enjoyed a chew all their lives (14+)

[Airedaler]

I had the same problem. We were going through a hession bag every 3 weeks on my boy's bed. I "rescued" an old trampoline mat from the streets hard rubbish collection and attached that to all of the hammock beds with bolts and nuts. It took a little while and we needed to drill through the frame. That was a year ago now and I still have beds intact.

ETA the trampoline mat from a childs trampoline is what I'm talking about here so I managed to cover 5 beds out of the one mat.

Edited September 9, 2013 by Airedaler

[Gertrude139]

There is a DOLer panlewis who makes beds which are tougher than most. Custom steel frame with the canvas type of awning material I think it is. Maybe PM them and see if theirs would suit you?

I can't remember the exact details but I know they do something different at the corners so it's harder for the dogs to start chewing there because that is usually how the problem starts.

I know some kenneled dogs who were chronic bed destroyers but didn't destroy these beds.

They are in NSW but the beds can be shipped, not sure where you are?

[Mollyrulz]

He has chewed through 4 "replacement" cover or whatever you call them.... my son'd Lab had this bed and never chewed on his bed... but this one is a bit of a nightmare. Luckily he does not chew on my Outdoor Furniture :laugh:

I thought he was going through a "phase" but unfortunately I think it will be a permanent habit...

[Mollyrulz]

There is a DOLer panlewis who makes beds which are tougher than most. Custom steel frame with the canvas type of awning material I think it is. Maybe PM them and see if theirs would suit you?

I can't remember the exact details but I know they do something different at the corners so it's harder for the dogs to start chewing there because that is usually how the problem starts.

I know some kenneled dogs who were chronic bed destroyers but didn't destroy these beds.

They are in NSW but the beds can be shipped, not sure where you are?

I am in Brisbane - how do I PM them?... sorry - not very tech savvy!

[Jed]

Buy 1 bottle of Tabasco sauce (supermarket)

1 x spray bottle (500 ml)

put about 4 cm of Tabasco sauce in the bottle, fill with water.

Spray entire bed with mixture. If dog continues to eat the bed, put more Tabasco in the mix

Spray bed daily ... probably for about 2 weeks, until dog learns that the bed tastes nasty.

My cavaliers who just loved the cable ties on the beds, ate them off as soon as they were on, soon learned once the Tabasco was sprayed on. Yep, we had a bit of mouth pawing, but they learned to leave them alone.

IMHO, this is about the only thing which works.

Otherwise use Bitter Bite from the pet shop. I haven't had much luck with that

[The Spotted Devil]

I have a couple of Snooza D1000 beds. Dalmatian and Springer proof :D

[sandgrubber]

I've handled this problem by finding an old pallet and some old carpet scraps (you can generally get them free from the bin behind a carpet company). Use roofing nails or carpet tacks to secure the carpet to the pallet. Dogs find this hard to destroy, and even if they tear up the carpet, you can replace it for nothing.

[persephone]

Opshop blankets .

[mixeduppup]

I use a metal frame with a heavy duty canvas hammock type thing for my foster dogs. I've had it for 3 years and not a stitch out of place, they give up as the tension is too annoying to get a good grip on and the material is tough.

[Pjrt]

I gave up on sacks and screwed a board onto each frame, nailed the carpet scraps on to the board.

[Xyz]

I have these beds . http://www.kennelsolutions.com.au/about/kuranda_dog_beds.html

Cost a bomb but had them for years with rough dogs (hession lasts a week!) and just can't recommend them enough. Money well spent :)

[RiverStar-Aura]

I had my dad custom build a wooden box to the measurements of the small size Snooza D1000. The Snooza fits perfectly and no damage to either it or the box. I'm living with two El Destructoes who used to dig through hammock beds within a matter of a half hour.

[4darlingdogs]

Try a Kuranda bed...expensive but very hard to chew up. :)

[Guest Ams]

https://www.facebook.com/budiebeds?ref=ts&fref=ts

[Crisovar]

Great Rugs do some VERY tough beds, mine are still going strong many years later, the dogs they were originally purchased for are long gone.

[BC Crazy]

Try a Kuranda bed...expensive but very hard to chew up. :)

+ 1 ..... these beds are a bit pricey but very strong. I brought 2 , 5 years ago & they still look like brand new. Fantastic quality.

Edited September 9, 2013 by BC Crazy

[Nekhbet]

I have a couple of Snooza D1000 beds. Dalmatian and Springer proof

D1000 ... not rescue Malinois proof

whatever apparently :laugh:

[The Spotted Devil]

LMAO

Mine are good. But not THAT good. Thank DOG