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8 Month Old Aussie Chewing On The House!

by Diane
(Franklin, TN)

Ready for the holidays!

Hello... my beautiful Aussie puppy, Olivia, is eating me literally out of my home! I have found the 7th chew spot today - ANOTHER windowsill. I keep her active... daycare, dog parks, long walks, play time, and training time every day.

I am at my wits end and am desperately seeking help on this topic. Has anyone else experienced this behavior? Will she grow out of it? If not, I will have to give her up, which I really do not want to do.

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No Chew
by: Anonymous

"Farnum" NO CHEW spray- read and follow directions carefully. I sprayed on a cloth and wiped my coffee table. I doubt you will need the big bottle. My bottle is still nearly full and I had to spray it once. Also provide a Kong treat holder, fill it with peanut butter and a Kong ball for chewing, they are indestructable. Not the small ones, they could be a choking hazard if too small. You've got a beautiful dog, don't give up :)

chewing aussie
by: Anonymous

Get the dog a Kong. Fill with goodies. Yes she will grow out of it.

Chewing Aussie
by: Diane (Olivia's Mom)

Thank you!

She does have Kong toys but loses interest or figures it out pretty quickly. Not to mention she hides things all over the place after I give it to her.

As for the spray, not knowing where she will chew next, I would literally have to wipe down every inch of my place. I own a three story townhouse and I have found bite marks on the walls. Most destructive places have been on windowsills, base boards and trim on the steps.

If I can make it through this stage, I plan to sell my TH and buy land come Spring for her.

I know the feeling
by: Anonymous

You are not alone. Our Aussie is close to the same age. We are going through similar situations. He is a tricolor too. I tell him on a daily basis whe is lucky he is so cute. It will get better. We just have to keep reminding ourselves that.

chewing house
by: Anonymous

Do you Crate your pup? When does the chewing occur?
When left alone?

chewing
by: Anonymous

She'll grow out of it! But the spray helps. We literally sprayed it on every piece of furniture, wall, etc.

Chewing Aussie
by: Anonymous

Is it while you are home? Check into separation anxiety treatments as well. I have an Aussie that dug holes in my wall in several occasions. Yes he eventually outgrew it. The king suggestion above is great. I put in peanut butter and low calorie treats and froze it. There are puzzle toys as well that may be helpful. Hang in there!

kongs
by: Maria

And hide a few kongs around the house. Mine loved to find them! Kept her happy and busy for hours!

Toys
by: Anonymous

I have multiple chew toys that I rotate. New fav benebone bacon wishbone..... I have a 7 mo who also really has had a chewing spurt

chewing Aussie Pup
by: Anonymous

she is teething, get her a chew toy

Stop Dog Chewing
by: Anton

Here's an article on this site you might find useful:

Stop Dog Chewing

the chewing will stop
by: rochelle

ours chewed a windowsill and some wood trim, and through a lamp cord that was unplugged thankfully. we used grannicks bitter apple then moved to just simple apple cider vinegar cut with water, but we lived in a one bedroom apartment. she grew out of it quickly, it only lasted about two months. crate, close doors, put up gates. sounds like he might have a bit too much access to a large space to get into trouble. try limiting access and spraying in the room he is in.

Keep her near you
by: Anonymous

When you are home tie her to you using a long leash and when you are gone crate her. I literally have to know everywhere my 8 month old Australian Shepherd goes in the house. (especially if she gets quiet.)
I made a spray of apple cider vinegar and water and sprayed many areas she like to chew on.

She will be great, give her time, I say as I see her creep away with my shoe!

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