Anyone have any idea's on how to keep a pup from breaking off pieces of fiberglass from the inside of a camper shell of a truck and eating it? Besides crating the dogs? I have not figured out which of my two pups have started doing this because I have not caught them in the act. They both have not shown any signs of sickness either which to me is weird. The little monsters have bitten and chewed everything you can think of and then some. I have not been using crates for a little while because they are big enough to run loose in the back of the truck with the shell on.
You could put them in the truck and then just sit in a place where you can watch them soon as you see them going for it do whatever you do to correct them, say no or leave it. I would suggest crating them, it is also for their safety when driving.
Tape/glue down any edges to make it harder to start chewing, then spray or wipe with bitter apple, lemon juice, hot sauce, or something else to discourage chewing. A bad taste won't work on its own, but might make the damage less severe if they do get through other things.
You could also try cutting some plywood to cover the sides of the truck bed/camper shell. Basically make a physical barrier, but be careful not to make it chewable too <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> . I haven't ever taken a good look at the inside of a truck camper shell so I'm just guessing.
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I would put two back ties on either side of the pup so he can't reach the perimeter of the bed. There should be tie out loops welded to the inside of the bed. It will also keep him from slamming into the walls if you have to stop short. Personally, I would keep my pup in a crate and secure the crate to the ties. But the back ties are also good for an open bed with a dog in the back.
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