oneguyinohio
Feb 25, 2008, 09:40 PM
I have a three year old Lab mixed with Chesapeake Bay Retriever that is extremely friendly and pleasant.
The only problem is that she chews papers, books, and electrical cords even if I am with her in the room.
I thought she would outgrow the behavior after teething, but she has not.
I would love to be able to leave her out of her crate at night to enjoy more space besides her walks and playtime at the dogpark, but can not seem to get her to stop the destructive chewing. I also am afraid that she will get electricuted or injured in some other way from her chewing.
She chews, or shreds, items into tiny bits as if it is nesting material or something, but she was spayed long ago, so is this just a sign of boredom or something? I have numerous chew toys and other toys, that seem of little interest to her.
When we come back in the house, she goes directly to her crate. Is that a sign that she could be nervous out of the crate leading to the chewing? She has never been hit or abused, so I'm not sure what could be creating the anxiety if that is what is going on?
I'd love to hear any advice.
The only problem is that she chews papers, books, and electrical cords even if I am with her in the room.
I thought she would outgrow the behavior after teething, but she has not.
I would love to be able to leave her out of her crate at night to enjoy more space besides her walks and playtime at the dogpark, but can not seem to get her to stop the destructive chewing. I also am afraid that she will get electricuted or injured in some other way from her chewing.
She chews, or shreds, items into tiny bits as if it is nesting material or something, but she was spayed long ago, so is this just a sign of boredom or something? I have numerous chew toys and other toys, that seem of little interest to her.
When we come back in the house, she goes directly to her crate. Is that a sign that she could be nervous out of the crate leading to the chewing? She has never been hit or abused, so I'm not sure what could be creating the anxiety if that is what is going on?
I'd love to hear any advice.