please can you give me your ideas and ways that have worked for you, how to correct a dog and train it to do the right thing.
i cant view e books or other training books on my computer for some reason,
but my 10 month old puppy has started chewing the furniture, how do i correct him as its when im away, even for 10 min he will do this, i have not enough money or space for a cage.

If it doesnt stop it will result to being chained to an outdoor kennel

 Quote: Toni Bradley

please can you give me your ideas and ways that have worked for you, how to correct a dog and train it to do the right thing.
i cant view e books or other training books on my computer for some reason,
but my 10 month old puppy has started chewing the furniture, how do i correct him as its when im away, even for 10 min he will do this, i have not enough money or space for a cage.

If it doesnt stop it will result to being chained to an outdoor kennel

You obviously can't correct him if you're not there to catch him. The e-books are also in html format (I could be wrong), but if they're not, you could print them somewhere else. Do you have adobe reader?

You could also get a $7 bottle of bitter apple to spray it on your furniture. I haven't tried it yet, but everybody says it works.

Is the dog getting enough exercise? Does he have toys to play with? He might be frustrated.

Don't chain your dog.

Toni,
Your threat to "If it doesnt stop it will result to being chained to an outdoor kennel" reveals that you shouldn't be owning a dog and this isn't the first time that many of us have thought that from your posts.

Sadly, you're becoming predictable.

Again I see you're using the excuse that you don't have enough money or some other excuse for not being able to do the proper training or have the proper equipment for a dog.

Do use all a favor and just give the dog away to someone that will care for it properly - which you're not doing.

Excuses get old after a while.

I agree with Richard. Don't chain your dog. And I'm confused. If you have an outside kennel, why would you chain the dog to it instead of putting him in it? Would he have shelter? Would that be a permanent solution for all day or just while you're gone? I don't understand what you mean.

Here are 2 articles written by Ed Frawley that will help you and you'll be able to access them:
http://leerburg.com/philosophy.htm for training
http://www.leerburg.com/corrections.htm for corrections

Also look at the articles on this site, by Ed Frawley, tons of information here on all sorts of things:
http://www.leerburg.com/articles.htm

 Quote: will rambeau

Toni,
Your threat to "If it doesnt stop it will result to being chained to an outdoor kennel" reveals that you shouldn't be owning a dog and this isn't the first time that many of us have thought that from your posts.

Sadly, you're becoming predictable.

Again I see you're using the excuse that you don't have enough money or some other excuse for not being able to do the proper training or have the proper equipment for a dog.

Do use all a favor and just give the dog away to someone that will care for it properly - which you're not doing.

Excuses get old after a while.

My thoughts too.

Toni, I just can't quite figure you out when it comes to dog logic.You sit there and cry poor mouth about not being able to afford a crate for the house.But then in the same breath you say that your gonna chain the pup to the outside kennel.Is it me or is something not right here. Lets see #1 i do believe that a outdoor kennel does cost alot more than a crate hmm... #2 It would be smart then to put the pup in the kennel when you need to leave him unattended for periods of time. I have to say with all the intelligent members and knowledge on this site, you could train your pup some basic obedience. So please step up to the plate and become more responsible.

 Quote: Toni Bradley

If it doesnt stop it will result to being chained to an outdoor kennel

Nothing in life is easy.
Nothing in life is free.

Every single one of us can understand money issues. But that does not give you the right to treat your dog inhumanely . Chaining a dog is inhumane and you know it or you wouldn't have used it as a threat.

If your financial needs are so dire that you cannot afford to humanely care for your dog - do the right thing and rehome him. I have found most, if not all of your posts difficult to read, difficult to understand but gave you the benefit of the doubt that you had the dog's best interests at heart.

I no longer feel so generous. Your last comment about chaining your dog is maddening to say the least. Rehome him, he deserves better than you.

Toni,

I am really torn with my last post. I meant every word but I have this nagging doubt that it's possible you really don't realize the inhumaneness of chaining a dog.

If that is the case, I want to change my last sentence of my last post to, "He deserves better". Period.

If you do realize the depth of the cruelty of chaining, my last post still stands.

Toni...

I agree with every comment made above.

Owning a pet is NOT a right...it is a privilege...and there are many many people who, for a variety of reasons, shouldn't have a pet. Pets cost money...something people tend to forget about when they are holding that adorable 8 week old puppy or kitten. Dogs require space, exercise, proper training, and interaction with their owners.

You've already experienced medical problems with this dog. By your own posts, he has some behavioral issues, and now he is in need of training and a crate...things you don't seem able to provide.

My impression is that is not your moment to own a dog so do him a favor and find someone better able to handle the needs of this dog.

I still can't figure out, Toni, if it's that you don't understand what people are telling you, or if it's that you WON'T. Ignorance is something that we've all had at sometime or another and it can be overcome by educating yourself on a subject. But time after time you ignore all of the advice that's given to you. So why do you post at all?!?!

Your dog needs a crate. Puppies will chew. Do NOT punish him for being a puppy. If you change YOUR actions, he will change his. If you have financial problems getting a crate then you're not looking hard enough. I personally have 3 extra crates, 2 or which (good ones) I got at yard sales for under 10$. Dogs outgrow crates, dogs die and people don't get another dog, etc. Local human societies often donate crates to people who have financial need. Put up a WANTED notice at your local vet's office, supermarket, library, etc. TRY HARDER.

Stop saying you can't. Start looking at HOW to do it. If you honestly CAN'T find something that is necessary for a dog's basic quality of life, then you CAN'T own a dog...not ethically, IMO.

If you don't change how you treat this dog you will find that on this board, people will either stop replying to you or they will start to get nasty because they feel really, really sorry for your poor dog.

People here on this board WANT people to succeed with their dogs. If you can change your attitude toward dog ownership, people, I do believe, will applaude and support you. But I for one, will not continue to placate you as long as I see your dog's life going down the toilet.