tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post6632314397509625423..comments2023-11-03T03:50:59.239-05:00Comments on Four Dog Day: Yikes!!Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09582104259056007093noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-47755862427523334592009-11-08T15:30:43.125-06:002009-11-08T15:30:43.125-06:00Given her age and the fact that she is a new famil...Given her age and the fact that she is a new family member she is more than likely stressed and confused and bored. Certainly a Kong would be excellent along with vigorous early morning exercise before you leave the house. A good walk or tossing the ball in the backyard. A tired dog is a good dog!<br /><br />There is also a product on the market called Rescue Remedy. You can either put a few drops on a bandanna around her neck or they also have a plug-in that you could use. This is a product made of herbs and florals and has had excellent results calming down dogs and cats.<br /><br />Music in the background - quiet music. If she is stressed outside noises will make her worried. I leave the radio on for my dogs tuned into PBS.<br /><br />I don't believe, once a chewer - always a chewer. She isn't getting into things because she wants to be bad or is taking her anxiety out on you. Dogs don't think that way. With the fabric she was probably trying to find something to do. With the cords - for one reason or another they attract both dogs and cats. I read recently that scientists are now believing that the "cord attraction" can be linked to the fact that teeny, tiny electrical pulses that we can't detect attract the animals. Take the cords you have and push them toward the wall or cover them with conduit.<br /><br />She's new - give her time. Put yourself in her paws. You would be stressed if you were taken to a country where you didn't understand the language but were expected to be a perfect house guest but weren't told what the house rules were and even if you were told you wouldn't understand what they were saying.♥Mimi♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/02962332639467877386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-1723808568384913422009-11-05T22:49:41.075-06:002009-11-05T22:49:41.075-06:00I have my fingers cross things will work their way...I have my fingers cross things will work their way to no chewing. She came with baggage and hopefully will eventually leave that luggage at the curbside once she realizes how good life is for her now. I love her new name. xoJoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809643560097517895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-44769182672026817572009-11-03T18:15:36.156-06:002009-11-03T18:15:36.156-06:00Yeah well I am not worried. Luna will defend Moki....Yeah well I am not worried. Luna will defend Moki. They are close these days!matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09143887594874528087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-21460580564820075752009-11-03T05:04:24.570-06:002009-11-03T05:04:24.570-06:00Don't say that Matt.....hopefully she won'...Don't say that Matt.....hopefully she won't chew on Moki when you get here in December! We haven't tested her with live chew toys yet. :)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582104259056007093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-7777168530208716042009-11-02T23:58:28.975-06:002009-11-02T23:58:28.975-06:00Have fun with that one. Once a chewer always a ch...Have fun with that one. Once a chewer always a chewer!matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09143887594874528087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-75853490230837616692009-11-02T22:01:17.670-06:002009-11-02T22:01:17.670-06:00I was about to ask about the Georgia/Maggie thing,...I was about to ask about the Georgia/Maggie thing, too!<br /><br />I think she needs a rawhide bone. That should keep her busy.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892832349519784888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-50045983055647434372009-11-02T18:06:50.741-06:002009-11-02T18:06:50.741-06:00Yes, Georgia became Maggie two days after we got h...Yes, Georgia became Maggie two days after we got her. She just wasn't a Georgia. She is definitely a Maggie!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582104259056007093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-49599975067937211112009-11-02T18:03:54.536-06:002009-11-02T18:03:54.536-06:00I guess I missed something...is Georgia now Maggie...I guess I missed something...is Georgia now Maggie? Sounds like she needs an old shoe. Watch out, Irv...Lanyardladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14461038657517013524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-81461979447127871512009-11-02T07:48:41.897-06:002009-11-02T07:48:41.897-06:00Thanks Mary. We plan to stock up on toys. My other...Thanks Mary. We plan to stock up on toys. My other two love their kongs. We'll need to go get another one so there is no fighting! :)<br /><br />Maggie LOVES Irv. In that last picture she had pulled his sweatshirt off the bench in the kitchen and was laying on it after he left for work that morning. :)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09582104259056007093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-72692315397517838302009-11-02T07:12:10.447-06:002009-11-02T07:12:10.447-06:00What a cutie - and apparently smart too! Ouch. I&...What a cutie - and apparently smart too! Ouch. I'm sure Mary knows what she's talking about. The pup's probably anxious of her new surroundings. I've got a non-chewer and we have doggie visitors who require that I put away all of the chewable toys. Sounds like lots of non-destrucable, chewable toys are called for. :)Lori Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808703279193470654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-79779320455199617062009-11-02T06:42:24.234-06:002009-11-02T06:42:24.234-06:00I have to agree with Mary. She looks like she know...I have to agree with Mary. She looks like she knows she did something wrong in that last picture--but a little confused as to what she did wrong. <br /><br />Patience is a must with pets.Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804443617345021699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36936171259835220.post-4379012414435477522009-11-02T06:30:29.175-06:002009-11-02T06:30:29.175-06:00looks like your dog is still young and has retriev...looks like your dog is still young and has retriever in her so she is a natural chewer. lots of good chew toys are a must! also, lots and lots of exercise and entertainment because chewing dogs are often bored dogs....or anxious dogs. she's in a new home and no matter how wonderful i'm sure she's a bit nervous. she has a new pack of humans as well as a new pack of dogs! i have had many dogs and some just chew more than others, even as older dogs. i use kongs and other toys i can stuff with things they like. if you use treats just cut back on the food at other times. i put a swipe of peanut butter in the way back of the kong for my little guy and it keeps him pretty busy for a good long while. my little one is still teething!<br /><br />good luck!Mary Richmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987381109911597964noreply@blogger.com