Dog Chewing Deterrent

[briverb]

Ok, my youngest dog is on his last life with me. He keeps chewing the wooden siding off our deck. I have caught him a few times and gave him heck, but he keeps going back to it. I tried putting hot sauce on there, but he still keeps chewing it. Other than trying to figure out a way to put an electrical current through the deck so it zaps him when he bites it, or putting mousetraps all around the deck to snap his paws, I need ideas. Hahaha

He has plenty of chew toys. My other dog does not chew the deck. haha

Anyone have a homemade recipe to spray on there or any other ideas so he won't want to chew it anymore. Other than that he is an awesome dog.

thanks for any advice

[fallen1817]

Give him a quick shot of dog spray when you catch him... Should change the mindset pretty quick.

For real, though, sounds like he has too much energy... I know, I know, everyone always knows better, but from my experience, my dog was a chewer, and once I started running him, or taking him swimming and fetching, the chewing stopped.

I don't have any advice for a deterrent, although maybe spraying some of that dog spray on the item chewed will deter him.. But he may just find something new to chew.

J

[Albertadiver]

What breed?

I found the biggest thing when my lab was a pup was to keep him well exercised. As long as he had his walks he was fine. Don't walk him in the am and leave for the day, we found some interesting results around the house!

[silverdoctor]

Bored dogs are the ones that tend to be destructive.

I've never understood the reasoning for giving dogs toys. Give the dog a raw meaty bone instead.

[Strix]

I have used "Bitter Apple" spray available at pet stores. It works for my dogs.

[ReconWilly]

Tinfoil, no one like's chewing on that stuff!

[Norwest Alta]

Well could be worse. My wife has a good crying fit every couple of days because our youngest dog is really good at catching cats. She's also really good at getting all nine lives of the cat at once lol. I think my dog is a real good dog but I can't show it.

[chedder]

Similar issue here. Don't think it's boredom I'm my case. He's 1 year old and loves eating the bathmat, hand towels, throw pillows. I think part of it is the game of parading things around the house wanting someone to chase him. I believe he also loves the soft texture. Bitter apple does work for my guy. I hope he outgrows this. He also steals shoes.