How can I train my dog to not destroy stuff?

[500hp_440]

He destroyed the screen in-closure, and just ate our brand new couch that cost a few grand, my dad's ready to get rid of him, but I don't want that to happen I might reinforce my in-closure and lock him out there all day and morning in the rain, baking summer days and freezing winter days, I would like to just leave him inside but this doesn't work with his new chewing, he had just gotton over that fase too.
Someone please help!

[Old Moparz]

Three options.

[500hp_440]

Three options.

Bull whip is in my room, he's a smartass though, he already ate my 8 foot whip but I still ahve my 6 foot one.

[Foreman72]

why the heck do u have A whip? nevermind 2

that must have tasted just grand for him 2 chomp down on huh

what kinda dog?

[500hp_440]

why the heck do u have A whip? nevermind 2:lol:

that must have tasted just grand for him 2 chomp down on huh

what kinda dog?

hes a free mutt
i think hes part beagle, shepard,  and something else

[400/6/PAC]

If the dog is very young He needs to be taught what to do.
Scolding or beating a dog is not the way to teach him.
Start with little things like sit or stay and use hand signals for each command as well as voice commands.
Work with the dog on each command until He gets it right.
Reward him with a small treat and some kind of sound that You can make up. I use a little clicker.
The dog wants to be good and please You but He doesn't know how.
Once the dog understands getting treats when he obay's, He will also understand when he has messed up By the tone of Your voice.
The dog has to trust you and know your voice commands before You can teach Him not to chew on stuff.
Get some ( Bitter Apple ) from the pet store, When the dog chews on stuff, rub his nose on whatever He chewed on, Tell him NO and spray a little Bitter Apple in his mouth.
He will associate the bad taste with what He was chewing on and stay away.
Careful not to spray him all the time, He might start liking it.
Also
A spray bottle of water is handy to keep around.
If the dog starts barking or gets aggressive, A spray to the face will calm him down.
Dogs can't think rationally, If They start this kind of behavior, They need to be brought back down to earth ( so to speak )
A good sharp shot of water will do the trick.
Good Luck.

[Foreman72]

why the heck do u have A whip? nevermind 2:lol:

that must have tasted just grand for him 2 chomp down on huh

what kinda dog?

hes a free mutt
i think hes part beagle, shepard,  and something else

thats interesting...big guy?

400 sound like he has done this before 

[500hp_440]

If the dog is very young He needs to be taught what to do.
Scolding or beating a dog is not the way to teach him.
Start with little things like sit or stay and use hand signals for each command as well as voice commands.
Work with the dog on each command until He gets it right.
Reward him with a small treat and some kind of sound that You can make up. I use a little clicker.
The dog wants to be good and please You but He doesn't know how.
Once the dog understands getting treats when he obay's, He will also understand when he has messed up By the tone of Your voice.
The dog has to trust you and know your voice commands before You can teach Him not to chew on stuff.
Get some ( Bitter Apple ) from the pet store, When the dog chews on stuff, rub his nose on whatever He chewed on, Tell him NO and spray a little Bitter Apple in his mouth.
He will associate the bad taste with what He was chewing on and stay away.
Careful not to spray him all the time, He might start liking it.
Also
A spray bottle of water is handy to keep around.
If the dog starts barking or gets aggressive, A spray to the face will calm him down.
Dogs can't think rationally, If They start this kind of behavior, They need to be brought back down to earth ( so to speak )
A good sharp shot of water will do the trick.
Good Luck.

Thanks I'll try that

[400/6/PAC]

Yes
Trained many of dogs.
It can be a lot of fun watching them learn, And rewarding for the dog and the owner.

[500hp_440]

why the heck do u have A whip? nevermind 2:lol:

that must have tasted just grand for him 2 chomp down on huh

what kinda dog?

hes a free mutt
i think hes part beagle, shepard,  and something else

thats interesting...big guy?

400 sound like he has done this before 

He's about 8 months old and weighs about 75-85lbs hes a big boy

Yes
Trained many of dogs.
It can be a lot of fun watching them learn, And rewarding for the dog and the owner.

Want to train another one

[400/6/PAC]

Sure
Fax em over 
Got any pic's of this little Guy?

[500hp_440]

Sure
Fax em over 
Got any pic's of this little Guy?

No, wish I did, my comps gay so I couldn't post it anyway

[400/6/PAC]

That's cool.
One thing I should have said.
When You try to teach a dog something, Hold the small treat in your hand so He will see it and smell it.
Don't give the dog the treat until he does what You want.
When He does what You want than click and give him the treat.
As the dog gets use to what You are doing, He will become more obedient. Give the dog the treat fairly quickly at first, Then wait a little bit once the dog knows what to do. The idea is to train them to mind You without getting a treat every time. It takes a lot of work.

[69CoronetRT]

He destroyed the screen in-closure, and just ate our brand new couch that cost a few grand, my dad's ready to get rid of him, but I don't want that to happen I might reinforce my in-closure and lock him out there all day and morning in the rain, baking summer days and freezing winter days, I would like to just leave him inside but this doesn't work with his new chewing, he had just gotton over that fase too.
Someone please help!

Shepherd breeds are especially prone to freaking out when kenneled or cooped up. Watch him. I'll be he paces a lot. He needs more stimulation and 'something' to do other than sit in an enclosed area all day. He's bored. He needs interaction and attention. Spend time with him. Walk him for a minimum of 45 minutes per day. Work with him using the advice above. If you are unable to do this for him, consider giving him up to someone that will.

[The70RT]

I had that problem with my Schnauzer and what I did was use Tabasco......but wood was the only thing he chewed on besides the ole lady's shoes. I guess mine stank too much  I put it on all the corners of our hutch and other places he chewed. A little dab will do ya. It worked. He never chewed anything again. Now the little bastard likes flamin hot Cheetos and hot pork rinds though....go figure 

[500hp_440]

I had that problem with my Schnauzer and what I did was use Tabasco......but wood was the only thing he chewed on besides the ole lady's shoes. I guess mine stank too much  I put it on all the corners of our hutch and other places he chewed. A little dab will do ya. It worked. He never chewed anything again. Now the little bastard likes flamin hot Cheetos and hot pork rinds though....go figure 

He ate our weight bench so i coverd it in curry powerd and shoved his nose in it, ha didnt bite it any more....
But this is a couch, I cant gover it on tabasco sauce, is there any really good nasty tasting stuff for dogs? I remmeber we had this "no spot" or something for cats to keep them off, and if you got it on your fingers and touched bood  , stuff was horrible, can I spray stuff with that kind of things?

[Big_John]

I'm suprised no one has mentioned crate training. I've done it with a lot of dogs over the years, including a German Shepard, Rottie and my Great Danes.

Its based on the idea that a dog is more comfortable in its own "den". Its a place where they are safe, secure and of course, can't get into anything. The result is a happier dog and a happier owner. Once they get used to it (it doesn't take long) you'll find they will go into the crate whenever they want to sleep or just get out of the way. For years, I had an old crate for my rottie with no door on it. The Rottie went in and out and that was "his place" up until the day he died.

Honestly...  its not cruel and its not bad for them as long as you do it right and not leave them in there 24/7. There's all sorts of info out on teh intraweb about this. 

[skip68]

He never chewed anything again. Now the little bastard likes flamin hot Cheetos and hot pork rinds though....go figure 
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Nah,......... now he just likes to pee on Western Saddles !!!!!!!

Mrs.Skip68

[Mean 318]

my do is half chep half collie, we did the treat thing when he was good and the bad no when he was bad, there were a few times when I gave him a few good hits on his back side but that was for doing something BAD!!! he learned quick... I dont think I have had to give him a slap in over 7 years.... good dog, nice with kids, very smart!

[The70RT]

He never chewed anything again. Now the little bastard likes flamin hot Cheetos and hot pork rinds though....go figure 

Nah,......... now he just likes to pee on Western Saddles !!!!!!!

Mrs.Skip68
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Stumpy may have thought it smelled like a raider fan... ......

[KS71owner]

If the dog is very young He needs to be taught what to do.
Scolding or beating a dog is not the way to teach him.
Start with little things like sit or stay and use hand signals for each command as well as voice commands.
Work with the dog on each command until He gets it right.
Reward him with a small treat and some kind of sound that You can make up. I use a little clicker.
The dog wants to be good and please You but He doesn't know how.
Once the dog understands getting treats when he obay's, He will also understand when he has messed up By the tone of Your voice.
The dog has to trust you and know your voice commands before You can teach Him not to chew on stuff.
Get some ( Bitter Apple ) from the pet store, When the dog chews on stuff, rub his nose on whatever He chewed on, Tell him NO and spray a little Bitter Apple in his mouth.
He will associate the bad taste with what He was chewing on and stay away.
Careful not to spray him all the time, He might start liking it.
Also
A spray bottle of water is handy to keep around.
If the dog starts barking or gets aggressive, A spray to the face will calm him down.
Dogs can't think rationally, If They start this kind of behavior, They need to be brought back down to earth ( so to speak )
A good sharp shot of water will do the trick.
Good Luck.

Agreed. Grannicks Bitter Apple works great. The spray bottle is good too. Also great at keeping cats off the furniture.....

[moparsons]

Try watching "the Dog Whisperer".....that guy is amazing.   I've tried some of his techniques with my dogs with great results.  search "Caesar Milan"