Dog Issues, Please Help!

[Kithy Kitty]

Now that is a tough one. My Pom destroys everything except for the bed we bought him, won't touch it. Even those "durable" toys with the chew-proof material get thrown out after a week.

I'd say anything with stuffing is out for sure, that could upset his tummy. Small dogs are sometimes prone to tummy problems anyway.

Chewing could be for a couple of reasons but more than likely she's just bored. I just looked at Petco's "Nearly Indestructible dog toys" section and my dog has eaten every one of those except for the Kong. But you said she's destroying that so I'm thinking that toys aren't going to work.

You could try a good bone and hope it stops the chewing on other things. I'd stay away from toys unless they're meant to be eaten or safe to eat. Try to distract her with other things like a ball outside or walks (if it's cool! I can't take my Pom out for walks during the day here) every day.  

[JetAlmeara]

Have you tried something that makes her work for her treat, like a kong toy with some peanut butter on the inside she can work to lick out or something? Might take her a bit more time to get it out.  

[Azusanga]

Do you get these types of bones, or these? I'd suggest the second ones- they'll last longer and be more rewarding of a chew.

As far as the beds go, try a bed like this. They're raised off the ground slightly so they're easy to get on and off of, plus they're more difficult to chew/destroy.

What kind of food is she on now? What have you tried?  

[Kithy Kitty]

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Kithy Kitty

Now that is a tough one. My Pom destroys everything except for the bed we bought him, won't touch it. Even those "durable" toys with the chew-proof material get thrown out after a week.

I'd say anything with stuffing is out for sure, that could upset his tummy. Small dogs are sometimes prone to tummy problems anyway.

Chewing could be for a couple of reasons but more than likely she's just bored. I just looked at Petco's "Nearly Indestructible dog toys" section and my dog has eaten every one of those except for the Kong. But you said she's destroying that so I'm thinking that toys aren't going to work.

You could try a good bone and hope it stops the chewing on other things. I'd stay away from toys unless they're meant to be eaten or safe to eat. Try to distract her with other things like a ball outside or walks (if it's cool! I can't take my Pom out for walks during the day here) every day.

Okay, thanks! But what kind of bones do you reccomend? I've gotten her digestible bones, but she finishes them within a few minutes, and then she moves on back to attacking her bed. And it's pretty hot over where I am too. The weather report says that we're not supposed to be going outside...

I'd go with the kind that Azusanga suggested but a bit more sized for your dog since she's a smaller breed.

It's dreadfully hard to have a dog with lots of fur in a warm climate >.< It's even too hot at night and I still can't take mine for a walk and I feel so bad. Just waiting for winter and then I might take him hiking!  

[Azusanga]

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Azusanga

Do you get these types of bones, or these? I'd suggest the second ones- they'll last longer and be more rewarding of a chew.

As far as the beds go, try a bed like this. They're raised off the ground slightly so they're easy to get on and off of, plus they're more difficult to chew/destroy.

What kind of food is she on now? What have you tried?

She's eating dry kibble and the brand that I'm using at the moment is called Pet Botanics. I've tried mixing wet food with the kibble, but she picks out the wet food and eats it, while spitting out the kibble.

Okay, well, what have you tried to put her on? And how did you do it? Gradually mixing?  

[Ailinea]

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Azusanga

Do you get these types of bones, or these? I'd suggest the second ones- they'll last longer and be more rewarding of a chew.

As far as the beds go, try a bed like this. They're raised off the ground slightly so they're easy to get on and off of, plus they're more difficult to chew/destroy.

What kind of food is she on now? What have you tried?

She's eating dry kibble and the brand that I'm using at the moment is called Pet Botanics. I've tried mixing wet food with the kibble, but she picks out the wet food and eats it, while spitting out the kibble.

Honestly? She's totally manipulating you. When you allow a dog to be a picky eater, they remain a picky eater. You need to stand your ground and continue to offer her what you want her to eat. If she doesn't eat it within 20 minutes, pick it up and use it next feeding. She may hold out for a few days, but eventually she will eat it when she gets hungry enough. I had to be that way with my dog before I put him on raw, and it ended up saving a LOT of hassle, not to mention his teeth since he would only eat wet food. It took over three days, but eventually he started eating his dry kibble and was great after that.  

[Shanna66]

kong and jw make good rubber toys. stowrm is really rough with her toys and has only managed to get a few teeth marks in her kong that she has had for a year. jw toys feel cheap but she is super rough with them and i have seen no wear or tear in them at all

also try some tough love with the doggy food. dont give in and dont give her anything else. if she doesnt eat then she goes hungry until the next meal  

[l Hammie l]

my doggies chew on what ibeleive are antler bones. there really durable and last a LONG time. maybe couple months, may depend on the dog though. whee  

[l Hammie l]

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ltsShiro

my doggies chew on what ibeleive are antler bones. there really durable and last a LONG time. maybe couple months, may depend on the dog though. whee

Hmmm... okay. Where do you get them? Just at regular pet stores? And how much do they usually cost?

regular stores should have it i beleive, there maybe around 9-15$ depending on size of coarse