Puppy nearly burned down house.. HELP!

[angelchampy]

Wire covers are the way to go. I had the same problem. My dog couldn't get through the covers, got frustrated and stopped. It wouldn't hurt also to put some of that hot sauce on the covers as an extra precaution as was mentioned. This is the only thing to do. Eventually, after the dog has stopped, maybe they can take the covers off.

Let us know how they make out.

[Freedom]

This works for cats; not sure if it works for dogs.

Vaseline. Rub it over the cord. They don't like the taste / smell / feel on their mouths and tongues. Only down side: as it is sticky it will attract every dust bunny for miles around! Most of my cords are behind furniture and out of sight so that is OK by me. Periodically I will wipe a cord clean and then re-apply the coating of Vaseline.

[ramanth]

Thanks guys! I've passed the suggestions on to Dale. If anyone has anymore, feel free to post.

I'll let you know if any of these work.

[Karen]

You are going to think this is silly, but go to http://rabbit.org. Why? Certain bunnies have a "Cords need to be cut and moved away from the wall" mentality. He can buy plastic tubing at Home Deport to run the cords through very cheaply, cardboard papertowel tubes are also good ... and "hiding" or making impossible to get at electric cords works very best of all!

[jennielynn1970]

My cat, Finae, has a thing about electrical cords. Except her fetish is only ones that are plugged in. She's sooooo ODD!!! I've done everything to dissuade her, but to no avail. I've gone through about 10 irons and numerous lamp cords. I also have to watch where I leave out my laptop charger. She's a pain! I don't know if she likes the feeling it gives her or what. She's tamed down the last year or so, but I still find little nibbles here and there.

[k9friend]

On the Pet Show (radio talk show) Warren Eckstein developed and recommends his own product, YUK. It's supposedly even better than Bitter Apple and organic so it won't hurt the dog. You can get it at some major pet stores like Pet Smart, Pet Co, places like that. Maybe small chains might even carry it.

[freckledimple]

Ferret.com has cord covers made by Marshall's. They are supposed to have a chew deterent in the material. Also, try giving the dog A LOT of chew toys. Good luck.