If you're worried about damage to the door I would def. screw plywood or the plexiglass to protect it. I like the plexiglass as it is lighter and doesn't look so underconstruction. Shut all the other rooms off so his access to non-dog things are limited, could try putting up a baby gate to lesson the access to other rooms that are less dog proofed depending on how your house it set up. I use the babygates to block off entry, took a little teaching but they learned to respect it for what it is. You mentioned a basement, is that dog proof so to speak? Is there any way you could attach a permanent swing gate that is permanently fixed at the bottom of the stairs?
(Forgot to mention re: the spiking. Few of mine utilize toys, kongs and stuff in my absence, when I arrive home the party has begun and all the stuff comes out, not that I don't leave it they just ususally don't touch it. So I would probably give the calming supplement and know that it was taken)
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I could use baby gates (2 if I have to) to lock him in the kitchen!!! With a spiked Kong!!! There is nothing in the kitchen he could chew on and it's cool AND there are windows so that he could see outside.
Got to make sure he does not chew the gates. Solid ones? My poor cats will have to find themselves a better spot.
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I don't think he'll chew on cabinets if there is a Kong available. They are not in his way. The floor is tile, how many dogs will chew on tile?
There is no door between the living room and the kitchen right now. I think it would have to be sturdier than baby gates. A bi-fold wood door or a removable metal grate mounted in secure hinges? The door would have to be very closely fitting so that there is no apparent point of weakness. He'll just jump on it. I have contacted a door/window company, maybe they could help me.
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Lock him in a bathroom? Tile - check, door - check, windows/windowless - check. He's not going to chew on the toilet, I hope. Got to find a stall mat so that he does not have to lay on tile.
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How long and how often do you leave him in the crate? Do you exercise the heck out of him before you put him in there so he's tired? A tired dog is a calmer dog...
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How long and how often do you leave him in the crate? Do you exercise the heck out of him before you put him in there so he's tired? A tired dog is a calmer dog...
We play tug and fetch till he's tired if there is no time for a walk. The new bite rag is a huge success, Monty goes nuts about it and would chase and kill it much longer than other toys. I don't think it's excess of energy. He was locked in a shelter for a month. Who wouldn't have issues after that?
The problem usually starts when we are gone for 2.5-3 hours. If the crate door budges he'll try for it.
Tried locking him in the bathroom yesterday. He jumped up and scratched the door but did not try to chew.
My dogs are restricted to the kitchen while we're away. I give Laya a frozen, raw bone. It lasts a long time, doesn't make too much mess (anywho it's on the tile so no biggie), and she barely lifts her head to watch me leave. I literally give it to her right before I walk out.
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