May 13, 2011
My mixed pup chews through every collar and harness I put on him. Is this correctable? How?
Full Question:
I have a behavior problem with my ten month old mixed breed pup. She has the potential to be a good sled dog because she is very strong, but she chews up every harness I put on her. I can't afford much more, so its limiting how much I can really work with her on this. I enjoy recreation sledding and skiijoring, but she is capable of complete destruction of her harness in just the time it takes me to hook myself up or to walk to the back of the sled. She even chews on the front strap while we're running. I also cannot seem to keep her in a collar since her head seems to be smaller than her neck. She slips them off and then chews them up! Is this correctable? How? Sincerely,
Jessica
Cindy's Answer:
Unless you can correct her every single time she does this BEFORE she actually chews through the harness or collar, prevention may be the solution.
I would look into getting a properly fitted muzzle for her, so she can’t get the reinforcement of chewing. I would use a wire muzzle, so she can get the airflow she needs while running.
Here is an article with directions on how to measure your dog for a muzzle.
Hope this helps.
I would look into getting a properly fitted muzzle for her, so she can’t get the reinforcement of chewing. I would use a wire muzzle, so she can get the airflow she needs while running.
Here is an article with directions on how to measure your dog for a muzzle.
Hope this helps.
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