Advice about my dog

[Devil.Wont.Cry]

I have a border collie. He's 4 years old and his name is Scamp.

When he was a puppy I managed to teach him sit, paw, lie down, roll over, jump and hug.

Only problem is when ever he gets a new toy he completely chews it apart.

For christmas he had about 6 new toys. 3 got ruined within 15 minutes, 1 got lost and two are somewhere around the house that he hasnt touched.

What I want to know is that is there a way for me to teach him to stop chewing them apart?

Heres a pic of him btw:

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6969/011xb8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Yoshimitsui]

It's a natural instinct to be honest. Two of mine do it and to be fair if you don't want them to then don't let them have something they can chew apart.

[Minstrels]

Don't get them the **** plastic ones... :rolleyes:.

[flatface]

It's a natural instinct to be honest. Two of mine do it and to be fair if you don't want them to then don't let them have something they can chew apart.

I agree with this, my dog does the exact same thing :P

[leah]

I agree with this, my dog does the exact same thing :P
Amber ;)

and your dog is so cute James! :D

[Angel-Charlene]

All dogs chew and wreck their toys BUT if you buy latex type toy, theyll have a harder time trying to ruin it. Trust me, my dog is a small mut thing, lol, and he's been through everything since we were told to buy the latex toys, its more softer and it lasts longer, much longer than the cheap plastic toys.

Goodluck! x

[Devil.Wont.Cry]

Thanks for you comments guys.

We had trouble before when he was a puppy as he chewed the kitchen door all the time. so we put really hot sauce on there thinking he would stop but instead he licked it off and chewed it even more. He dosnt do that no more tho :P

Before I did get him this toy, it was blue with spikes on and you could open it, put water in so when he bites it all water would spray from tiny holes in it but he lost it

[Juelz]

aww cute dog :P
i had a dog which never played with his toys, so i didnt bother getting any lol ;/

[Alkaz]

Yeah, I think that it is instinct. They are normally out chasing sheep around the field or what ever so it sounds like he isnt being entertained enough, and by that I mean long walks out chasing toys and things like that. I think it is because he is bored and wants to get his excitment out some how else.

+ Leah, have you seen like everybodys dog lol? You seen mine rofl.

[Pebbles-Tiger]

It's instinct. My dogs used to somewhat do this but eventually it should go away or it might not. It's just how the dog is.

[5,5]

Invest in one of those humongous monster bone things that are just like huge bones. You can get one for like $7 USD here. So just get him one of those and it should last him a while.

[flatface]

Amber ;)

and your dog is so cute James! :D

Yes Leah :rolleyes:

Actually, my dog has one toy she never chews, it's a squeaky teddy :)

[Hazza]

Mine is the opposite he doesn't chew anything and he only barks at the flys and birds haha. Here's a piccy (he's a Daschund (Sausage Dog)):
http://uploadpicz.com/images/4AULIMB.jpg

[powpow]

cute dog =D

[Youheard]

How often do you walk your dog for per day and do you play anything with him when you're out? It could be that he needs more mental stimulation.

[Firework]

ohh its normal for dog's to chew everythink.
my labrador chewed everythink,she chewed game consoles,shoes,wires,bobbles,anythin she cud get her teeth on.
i think you need to play with he/she more like football or tennis or get it a bone from wilkos(:
hope i helped
:)
here's a pic of my dog poppy I LUV HERRRRRR
http://file043a.bebo.com/3/large/2008/04/27/09/3783593075a7571363966l.jpg (http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?MemberId=6499852237&PhotoId=7571364003&PhotoAlbumId=7571286118)http://file043a.bebo.com/3/large/2008/04/27/09/3783593075a7571364003l.jpg (http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?MemberId=6499852237&PhotoId=7571364028&PhotoAlbumId=7571286118)

[Con]

Just make sure you punish the dog when he chews something, like a naughty child. A good telling off and maybe a smack puts them right. :)
My dog(S) used to be a nightmare, but soon got sorted out when my dad shouted at them whenever they chewed something :P

[Sameer!]

That's preety natural.. :P

[Rixion]

Yes, be very strict!

[tdi]

Dogs chew things alot. As said it's natural instinct as for example is shown in working dogs.

Don't punish the dog too hard, because then the dog will learn that playing with toys is wrong. Don't take the chews of the dog either because then it'll start chewing household items, like shoes or table legs.

Buy it a tough toy, look up 'Nylabone' - they're basically a solid nylon bone which is dead tough, other brands are available. They're quite expensive but should last the dog a while.

[leah]

Yeah, I think that it is instinct. They are normally out chasing sheep around the field or what ever so it sounds like he isnt being entertained enough, and by that I mean long walks out chasing toys and things like that. I think it is because he is bored and wants to get his excitment out some how else.

+ Leah, have you seen like everybodys dog lol? You seen mine rofl.
yes LOL
I love dogs :D
Cara (L)