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Irish_Dem

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1. Behavior mod:

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Tue Feb 7, 2023, 12:31 PM

Feb 2023

When puppy chews on his stick, give him a treat.
Gradually withdraw treats until he understands the drill.

When puppy approaches the table legs, say a stern NO.
Then put puppy into time out (cage) for a minute or two.

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Suggestions on protecting table legs from a puppy's need to gnaw. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 OP

Behavior mod: Irish_Dem Feb 2023 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Feb 2023 #3

Okay this sounds weird but it worked for me FalloutShelter Feb 2023 #2

Thanks! OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 #7

Bitter yuck msdogi Feb 2023 #10

Maybe those plastic tree guards used to protect trees from rabbits? Ocelot II Feb 2023 #4

I like that Idea! Will check on Amazon....thanks. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 #5

Run over to your local hardware or garden store. Will be easier to get the sizes you need if you emulatorloo Feb 2023 #11

Aluminum foil around the trunks Mr.Bill Feb 2023 #13

I have that already, so I will give that a shot, first....thanks! OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2023 #14

I use pool noodles and wrap them with packing tape. They can chew all they want but they can't ratchiweenie Feb 2023 #9

Beat me to it! 2naSalit Feb 2023 #12

Rawhide chew sticks, Grey Feb 2023 #6

Get a refillable kong toy. Fill it with tasty treats and peanut butter and put it in the freezer. iscooterliberally Feb 2023 #8