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Janis I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 4643 Location: CUMBERNAULD
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:20 pm Post subject: Bitter Apple |
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i was talking to Megan and Dakota's owners today about a product called bitter apple......a dog deterrent for chewing.......i was advised by john and i found it worked a treat with my two!
i have added a link............. http://www.vetuk.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1131 _________________ Cockapoo's...a little of this, a little of that..........
the perfect combination!
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Gaelle I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 1070 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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Lucky you! Cuthbert thought it was a very nice treat thank you and please could he have some more?!
I'm still looking for the ultimate chew deterrent. By the way I have a whole , I think unused or nearly unused bottle of the Bitter Apple if anyone wants it! _________________ Happiness is watching my dog chase leaves dancing in the breeze. |
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Janis I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 4643 Location: CUMBERNAULD
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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try pepper or a cotton ball soaked with nail polish remover ..............my two won't go near that either!..............kendal says she has also heard that Tabasco sauce is another one dog don't like! _________________ Cockapoo's...a little of this, a little of that..........
the perfect combination!
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Gaelle I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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I've tried Tabasco sauce, vinegar, soap, vapo rub, nearly every brand of anti chew spray on the market, clove oil, garlic, curry,, bitter apple and umpteen other things which have been reccomended. They all work initially then very quickly he starts to actually enjoy the taste . Thankfully he hasn't been ripping the furniture for a while but I still have to be careful not to leave anything too chewable lying around where he can get at them.
Note to self: Always make sure doors are shut behind you as you cannot afford to keep replacing shoes!
I might try your suggestion though Janis. Thanks. _________________ Happiness is watching my dog chase leaves dancing in the breeze. |
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geri carroll I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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gaelle, we had the same problem with orla our wheaten terrier
we always had to know where she was, she has chewed wii remotes, jackets,and toys +++
fortunately she is stopping this, she is 2 yrs now and i assume age is making a difference |
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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The way to get bitter apple to work is not somply to spray it on things......spray it directly into the dogs mouth or soak a cotton wool ball in it and put it in the dogs mouth........you need to create a real aversion to the taste/smell of it........ _________________ John Thomson
www.cumbernaulddogtraining.co.uk |
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Jack I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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All I will say in response to this thread is........thank f*** for crates! _________________ Staffies are my life! Visit us at www.staffies.co.uk |
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Ross/Ali I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Jack wrote: |
All I will say in response to this thread is........thank f*** for crates! |
Thankfully Giles doesnt chew on much now - its the territory marking thats p***ing us off these days! _________________ want to see the animals in my life?
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Gaelle I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject:
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The way to get bitter apple to work is not somply to spray it on things......spray it directly into the dogs mouth or soak a cotton wool ball in it and put it in the dogs mouth........you need to create a real aversion to the taste/smell of it........
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I did that too! All I can do now is wait for maturity to help even further. We ARE getting there though and he doesn't chew nearly as much as he did thankfully! _________________ Happiness is watching my dog chase leaves dancing in the breeze. |
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