Dog problem

[Bill HH]

My daughter has this huge bull dog type dog the ones with a arched nose. Ayway this thing is a nutter and eats its way through walls and electric cables all the time. He has destroyed their yard fence and i have been asked to make it dog proof.
I thought 38mm decking boards would keep him busy for a while but is there something i can paint on it with a nasty taste? to stop him? That is supposing he doesnt eat me or my tools before I get it done.

[Potstubsdustbins]

Nail weld mesh to the inside, that should slow him down.

Potty

[Bill HH]

Nail weld mesh to the inside, that should slow him down.

Potty

Yes i suggested that but apparently he willl rip that off before Ive finished doing it, this dog is a monster and a worry, my daghter is having a baby very soon, its a big worry to me (but not so much to them). Dont get me wrong, he is non violent so far, but i dont trust any dog with babies. He empties the kitchen bin on a regular basis, eats chairs and tables, and so on. I remember an old girl friend of mine used stuff on her finger nails to prevent nail biting, it tasted horrible, I need a gallon of that. Or arsenic.

I will try the mesh though.

[Bill HH]

Here is the offending article.

I thought maybe a tazer wired into a motion detector might do the job,




I wonder if hot chillies smeared on the fence would do it.

[Alison]

Sounds like the dog is bored, if he's entertained then he'll probably be less destructive. Does he get plenty of other exercise? I know this isn't the question you asked but if he's that determined then it could be easier to address the underlying problem rather than the symptoms, preferably before there's a baby to take care of too and the dog will get less attention / time.

[Hazel at the Hill]

There is a spray that you can apply to furniture etc to deter dogs - can't remember what it's called.

Mind you, it didn't work with mum's settee and her jack russell.

[Potstubsdustbins]

Bill he looks like an English bull terrier. A good looking one too.

Very strong but supposed to be good tempered, but like you I wouldn't trust any dog with a child, it only takes a second.

Potty

[Bill HH]

Bill he looks like an English bull terrier. A good looking one too.

Very strong but supposed to be good tempered, but like you I wouldn't trust any dog with a child, it only takes a second.

Potty

Thats it, I couldnt remember. Apparently my daughters partner wants to breed from him then its nuts off time, that will concentrate his mind somewhat.

[Feral007]

Weldmesh would be good.

I've put hot mustard on furniture before. Stopped a german shepherd, but not daughters kelpie/bull mastiff x. She had/has a huge chewing need.

I've considered growing superhot chillies for dogs who've pinched my tomatoes but haven't done it.

I'd go the weldmesh, there's also some dog/cat repellent stuff you can get to spray on.
The ranger tells me wombats ápparently' don't like pepper, but there isn't enough pepper to do out houseyard perimeter. It might be worth a try on a suburban block tho.

And I agree with looking at the underlying problem.

Firstly how old is the dog? Younger dogs obviously have loads of energy and need to chew as well as have exercise.
If they are planning to have kids and dogs they need to put some thought into it before they have an accident, or have to make a nasty decision to avoid one.

Dog should be exercised, given some training by them (and them training by someone who knows what they're doing) and given lots of stimulation in the yard. A digging area for him - like a sandpit but with his toys buried for him to find. Ice blocks made from chicken and beef broth. I've seen water bombs hung on clotheslines before - but then I value the clothes I have, so have an electric fence around it instead.
The compost heap kept daughters dog amused for hours each day when she was little.

A dog takes time and so do babies, which I'm sure you know. But sounds like the dogs owners aren't really thinking about that.

Barring all that - especially if they are out at work all day - doggie daycare. The petshop and vets out here sometimes have a puppy day care for working people. Expensive, but it works.

Edited to add: Horseradish? Just been reading that it is worse than wasabi. Mind you all those things are a worry incase he got them on his paws and rubbed his eyes. Same with the chilli.

[Bill HH]

The dog is about 12 months old and has seemingly unbounded energy, my daughter was not in favour of getting him but loves him to bits. But there you go. I think strong guage welded mesh, chillies and mustard might just stop him fence chewing, but the yard is going to smell like a burger joint lol. Sounds like the dog and the owners need training too.

[Feral007]

Yeah I think the training is the long term solution for them all

And as for the burger joint smell - I remember my sister in law was once very sunburnt - the remedies she was given was rubbing with tomato, vinegar, and something else. I do remember her saying that my brother complained it was like sleeping with a salad.

[Dorothy rouse]

Bill, don't know anything about dogs, but from what you say, would be a bit worried with a baby about to arrive. Is this your daughters first baby? Thing is they will have less time to exercise the dog when baby arrives, can the vet advise them, and also on the safety aspect?

[Catseyes]

Have they tried dogs toys with his food in to try and help keep him occupied? Plus I would suggest the guy looks into breeding from him as I have heard that once a dogs had a taste, it can change some dogs temperaments.




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[vikkib]

My parents have a border terrier that they got when he was about a year old from a rescue place. He was a nightmare when they first got him and chewed everything he could get at.

They took him to dog training classes and the lady there suggested getting a 'cage' for him. She felt he needed a space that was his that he could go into when he wanted and where he would sleep over night. They got one of these:

http://www.dogkennelsworld.co.uk/ima...age_A_SS-1.jpg

With bedding in it and a blanket over the top and sides he loved it and he really calmed down a lot.

Now he only goes and chews things when he's really bored and/or having a sulk!

Not sure if it's something that would work for your daughter's dog but might be worth a try.

[Bigmallly]

Sounds like he needs a muzzle Bill................