Have you ever had a dog that ate everything in site?

No, my dogs have usually just ate dog food, but I am sure eating stuff that you mention could eventually kill it. If I spent lots of money on a dog or just adopted one from a shelter, I would not allow him to do that. For his own good, they may consider putting him in a kennel.

It is dangerous – you would not believe some of the odd objects that we have surgically removed from dogs. They won’t think it cute when they have to spend $3000 to save his life. Unfortunately, most dogs who behave this way are almost impossible to dissuade. The usual techniques include plenty of exercise and attention, chew (appropriate) toys, and crating when not supervised.

Our Angel is quite a chewer. Pillows, cell phones, video games, batteries, sofa cushions——need I go on? We provide many chew toys and watch her like a hawk, crating her when she is home alone.

If anyone actually had a dog like that, they wouldn’t be alive to tell about it. wink

I am going through the same thing with my two blue heelers. They eat everything. Love finding the poo in the backyard with streaks of color from the crayons they ate.

It sounds as of the dog is bored. With the distraction of a new baby, that’s understandable. The above advice is great. For chewing, there is a product called Kong. You put peanut butter inside of it (they love it) and it’s indestructable.

Is it still a pup? Usually they outgrow this sort of thing. In the meantime, there is nothing like this sort of dog to teach neatness lessons. I have a young one who is into everything so the house has to be secure before we leave her alone. And remember what Cesar Milan says, exercise, exercise exercise. Long walks wear them out and then they sleep when you are away. Worst thing my has done so far is eat a box of advil she pinched out of my backpack, thank goodness no lasting ill effects, but it was scary, nearest vet is 250 k away. Lots of raw meaty bones help too.

They think I am just bitching because he is destroying stuff but I really am just worried about the dog. I know he doesn’t get enough exercise because he is a tub of lard and he eats all of his toys. I don’t know if they have tried a Kong. I will get one tomorrow though. He’s almost two so he really isn’t a puppy. They are being really lenient with him because they just had the baby and don’t want the dog to feel left out. They were given a really nice Gund bear as a present and he ate it! He pooped out an ear!

It sounds as if you’re fighting a losing battle with the owners, but here is a website that you can refer them to.

We have removed cow hooves, sticks, steak knives, corn cobs, golf balls (5 in 1 dog), string, yarn, panties, pantyhose, boxers, plastic wrap, bones, gravel, river rocks….....

We’ve euthanized even more animals because the owners can’t afford surgery.

@syz Thanks. I was looking for pics earlier to show them so I with gather my info.

Oooooooooh yes. It’s the reason behind why I don’t like dogs—2 stories even! dog lovers I suggest you consider not reading this Anyways…

I was playing baseball when I was young. I was in left field. All of a sudden, a golden retriever comes up and chases me. I start running. Eventually, it bites me and after that, I fought back. I pounded him in the skull with my fist and it ran away, probably in vertigo. Poor thing, but I still have a scar to this day.

Another time, also happened when I was young. I was at my cousin’s house. I had brought along my favorite stuffed beaver, Akans (I was young!). They had a dog who ate everything. My cousin would be missing toys because the dog ate them. At this time, I had already experienced the golden retriever attack I am pretty sure, so I had a bit of experience. Then, I go into the family room, and the dog is ripping up my stuffed animal! I got soo angry because I have had that stuffed beaver (and still do to this day in my attic somewhere) since a long time. It was my favorite beaver. First, I tried yanking it from his mouth, which just made it worse. Then, I tried syaing “let Go!” and “open” and other dog commands. I thought of getting a bone, but it would be too late when I got back with it. So, I resorted to plan B. Well, the ending is brutle like the other one :). I pummeled it on the head and it dropped the animal right away and sat on the ground for a few seconds…I felt bad, but I never liked dogs. My beaver has enough wounds marks to this day, but not enough to consider it “cotton wad”.

Dog Lovers, what did I say??? Gee…..you don’t listen!

Yes, a pug! They’re like little vacuums!!! I won’t even go into the details, as some are quite disgusting, I just had to use a lot of child safety devices and keep everything out of reach.

If you can’t train the dog not to do it, they could at least prevent it. They need to dog-proof the house. They’ll need to do the same for the baby soon enough, perhaps they could get an early start.

Cayenne pepper. Make a paste out of it and smear it on the stuff he chews most. It won’t hurt him, but it will certainly dissuade him from chewing that object again.

We had to do this to our Rhodesian Ridgeback, who ate many a tube sock in her puppy days.

The dog will out grow it, just be patient.

Interesting that ‘Kids ‘favorite’ ‘beaver’ is stuffed full of cotton. I agree ‘Kid’ you seem to be in ‘left field’ a lot of the time.

As others have said:

Dogs chew when they are bored, so give it something to do, such as playtime or training. A particularly good command for this dog is “Leave it.”

Tired dogs don’t chew, they sleep, so again, give it something to do, such as exercise or playtime or training.

Dogs that understand their role in the “pack” tend to only chew things that are allowed, so give it something to do, such as training plus an allowed toy like the Kong. Also, rotate toys so the dog doesn’t get bored and use a squirt bottle to remind it what the words “Leave it” means..

Dogs under the age of four tend to chew more than older dogs so the dog will outgrow it to some degree IF it survives it.

Dogs don’t chew things that taste really bad or that remind them of a really bad taste, so cayenne pepper can help. I find the bitter apple spray only works if you spray the dog with it and he doesn’t like it. Then anything else that is sprayed with it reminds the dog of being sprayed so he doesn’t touch it.

A small dog like a pug mix basically can reach the same things a crawling or toddling baby can, so use him as a guide for baby-proofing the house. If the dog can reach it, then the baby will be able to reach it.

I might also suggest some baby gates to restrict the dog to safe rooms, and to eventually separate baby and dog. Your brother and his wife need to know that they can NEVER, EVER leave the dog alone with the baby.

Excellent point, Darwin! A dog that eats anything might just get a hankering for a taste of baby.

You know, I once had a dog that we did eventually adopted out of the home.
We named him Charlie.
It saddens me to think about him cause I heard through the grapevine(my ex-fiancé)
the house gate was accidentally left open, he ran down the road & was ran over.
(fkn SUCKS man!)
Anyway, the pup chewed up our Italian leather couch set, Ottoman, our Lazy Boy seat cushion(s), socks, leather sneaks (I think he had a thing for leather?)
He even chewed thru panty crouch lining (only the granny panties though-go figure)
Oh, and before he was completely potty trained he raised a leg or two, to our surround sound speakers.
But, you know, that was Charlie.
We called him Charlie-Barley…And til’ this day
I love him.
R.I.P. Charlie….we love you boy.
:)