Dog problem

[Scarlet]

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.

That really made me chuckle!!

A friend of mine keeps Old English bull terriers. They do have a tendency to chew and can become destructive which can be curbed if the owners can provide the dog with the correct amount of activity. They are very strong willed and need an experienced keeper that has enough time to cope with his needs.

I'm not sure a young mum with a baby will have the time : (

[Digmeplot]

The Kennel club class two breeds as Nanny Dogs one is the English Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier which are very protective to any child, any dog which is about twelve months old the milk teeth are replaced and these teeth need bedding in. You could buy a lot of small chews and put them in the house and garden to distract from chewing your property. There are two books by John Fisher will help you understand dogs. You are planning to breed from your dog, before you do visit your local rescue to see the unwanted Dogs


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[Bill HH]

The Kennel club class two breeds as Nanny Dogs one is the English Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier which are very protective to any child, any dog which is about twelve months old the milk teeth are replaced and these teeth need bedding in. You could buy a lot of small chews and put them in the house and garden to distract from chewing your property. There are two books by John Fisher will help you understand dogs. You are planning to breed from your dog, before you do visit your local rescue to see the unwanted Dogs


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Thank you, that is quite comforting (Classed as nanny dogs) I am sure I am being over protective of my future Grand daughter but thats a Grandads job.

[SarzWix]

Give the dog proper marrow-bones, uncooked, preferably with a bit of meat still on to engage him in it. It's what he'd naturally be testing his teeth on if he was still a wolf. Also make dinner time more of a challenge by hiding it and laying a trail to find it. We used a stocking with canned food in the toe of it, trailed along the ground to where one portion was hidden, and then to somewhere else where the rest was. Dogs need to have their brains exercised as well as their limbs!
The crate suggestion is a good one too, especiallywwhen a baby is coming, he'll need the security of his own space.

Ultimately though, he needs neutering. Otherwise they're going to end up with domination issues, humping, and a dog that tries to escape every time there's a female in season within a several mile radius. Not fair on the dog, or the family.

[SarzWix]

Oh, and very hot chillis/chilli sauce and garlic mashed into water, then strained into a spray bottle and sprayed onto the wood ought to check the chewing for a wee while.

[veggiechicken]

Rescue kennels are full of bull terriers looking for homes. They get a bad press, unfairly I think, as I've never met a nasty one. But, they are powerful dogs and I suspect that the reason so many of them end up in rescues is because the owners can't cope with a strong intelligent dog that needs lots of mental and physical exercise.
To allow this dog to father another litter of pups that may end up homeless seems to me a bit selfish on the part of the owner.

[Glutton4...]

I agree whole-heartedly, VC. I have a friend who has rescued a couple of EBTs - there's a 'breeder' in the scummy part of our County who lets them loose in the countryside when they've served their purpose, or need veterinary care. I'd like to get my hands on this low-life...

If anyone is interested in getting breeding from their Dog - go and see how many are in the rescue shelters, and take the time to research how many perfectly healthy animals are being destroyed each week.

Ditto Cats and Horses...

[Potstubsdustbins]

At 12 months he is still a pup and as others have said he is still cutting his teeth and just like a human needs something to chew to take away the uncomfortable feeling.

My concern would be, the hormones are just about to start flowing and it will soon be time to decide who is where in the pack hierarchy and of course being a male he will want to be top dog. It even happened with my springer who was as soppy as they come.

He is going to need a lot of work in the coming months to ensure he knows his place in life. That he is there to serve the family not rule it.

My main thing when my son was born was to ensure our dog a whippet at the time had plenty of attention to let him know that the new addition hadn't taken over his place in our affections.

Colin

[Bill HH]

Rescue kennels are full of bull terriers looking for homes. They get a bad press, unfairly I think, as I've never met a nasty one. But, they are powerful dogs and I suspect that the reason so many of them end up in rescues is because the owners can't cope with a strong intelligent dog that needs lots of mental and physical exercise.
To allow this dog to father another litter of pups that may end up homeless seems to me a bit selfish on the part of the owner.

Whilst I agree with you, its not for me to tell them this, its her partners dog and a pedigree, I think he has visions of making stud fees perhaps. My only concern is the new baby when it arrives.

[veggiechicken]

Its none of my business either
Neighbours have an American bulldog - massive great thing and as soft as they come. The husband's choice of dog, not the wifes.
When the new baby came along the dog was left outside far more than he used to be and he was unhappy - howling and being a bit of a pest, working his way out of the garden through fences and he is so powerful that he is very hard to contain when bored. They are now looking to rehome him -for his sake - but its not easy finding a home for a dog of that size.
Just saying...........

[rustylady]

Chilli will work for some dogs, but not others. My ex-husband (many years ago) brought home two German Shepherd x puppies as he thought they would be company for me and the kids while he was at work

I had a five-year old daughter and a one-year old son at the time, and we were living in married quarters. They were beautiful puppies, but they chewed their way through 2 pairs of Clark's school shoes, the floorboards in the kitchen and the wooden cupboard doors in the kitchen. I tried painting chilli, mustard, garlic, horseradish etc on surfaces but they just licked it off and carried on chewing.

[Scarlet]

Typical bloke! My husband came home with a border collie when I had twin boys aged 2!
The dog needed so much walking! I couldn't push a double buggy on open fields, so he couldn't have as much off the lead running as I would have liked. Needless to say the wheels on the buggy wore down pretty quickly and then the kids learned to ride bikes very early on but the dog still managed to use the kitchen window as a door!

[ancee]

Olbas oil is good Bill, My boys don't like it at all. But I have to agree he sounds bored stiff. I think you'll find if he is exercised well your problem will go away - it's like magic!

[Bill HH]

My wife and I own a Jack Russell (Danny) We also look after (permanently) my sons Springer (Rosie) Since he cant keep dogs in his flat. She recently had a front leg amputated so I have to pick her up to get her in the car etc. Now I m getting a horrible feeling were going to end up with this Sumo wrestling Ghenghis Khan of a dog. If you believe in Khama, I must have done something very very bad in the past. Why people buy dogs without fully considering the consequences I dont know.

Thank you all for the very useful input.

[Scarlet]

Dad's should always come to the rescue! Well done.