ok what should i do

[lv4dogs]

I agree with the others, well except for the reccomendation of rawhide.
A rawhide should only be given to puppies/dogs that have already learned what they can & can not chew on. A rawhide teaches the dog to chew and chew and chew and then it will be yummy. So a puppy that eats rawhides will most likely be more apt to chew on other things, thinking that if she chews them long enough they too will become tasty.

[lizbud]

I agree with the others, well except for the reccomendation of rawhide.
A rawhide should only be given to puppies/dogs that have already learned what they can & can not chew on. A rawhide teaches the dog to chew and chew and chew and then it will be yummy. So a puppy that eats rawhides will most likely be more apt to chew on other things, thinking that if she chews them long enough they too will become tasty.

Well, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this. During my dogs
puppy stages I would give them anything safe to chew on (even rawhides)
till they outgrew the puppy teething stage. Smokey was such a bad chewer
that he would actually walk around the house with his mouth open. He looked
like a crocodile on the hunt. Most dogs outgrow that stage of intense chewing.

[ginagt]

I agree your dog might be bored and need some exercise. I don't agree about giving raw hide, it can be dangerous if your puppy swallows a piece it cannot be seen(they are transparent) with X-rays. With all chew toys you must always supervise your dog. Stuffed Kongs are good for chewers and boredem. Also plain white bones, the sterilized kind are good, they don't break off and ok for a dog when left alone. You might have to rub a little peanut butter inside to get your dog intrested. My 15 month old Golden Retriever puppy loves hers.

[HollywoodNVegas]

I would say that your dog needs a few things to help you conquer her chewing habits:

1) Forget the cute fuzzy toys, buy only the very tough and durable rubber toys. For instance, KONG created an Ultra KONG that is much harder to destroy and is for the destructive chewer. There are also tire biter products. I would also not consider edible bones a "toy" - they can be eaten too fast!

2) Being a Golden/Heeler mix means she has a good deal of energy and immaculate intelligence. You need to keep her busy everyday to relay some of that chewing as she is probably do it out of boredom also. Try enrolling her in some obedience classes or taking up agility with her. A romp in the yard or quick walk will not be enough for her.

3) Crate her when your gone. It's not mean - its safe. What I always tell students is wouldn't you rather come home to a living dog with more energy or a dog that has choked on something? You can also crate her when you can't keep an eye on her. This way you will be able to redirect any negative behavior positively.

Good luck.