We have a 3 1/2 mth old puppy who has started to chew on the power cords under my desk. In the past 2 nights she has chewed through the power cord for my VoIP phone, my mobile charger and the charger for my laptop. We bought a “stop chew” spray that does taste bitter (I tested) however when we sprayed it on a peg and gave it to her she the taste didn’t seem to bother her. She has plenty of chew toys and other things to chew on.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can spray/wipe on the cables that might deter her from chewing on them?
well we tried a thai hot chilli sauce (not quite as hot a wasabi but up there taste wise) however that didn’t seem to work. We coated a clothes peg with it and she happily chewed it up plus licked the excess off my finger (older dog also seemed to enjoy the flavour too)
By: hocten
Posted on: 2008-12-13 17:02:21
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rub some hot sauce on the cords.
hot sauce, vinegar..
some dogs do like the bitter apple
I always had good luck with a product called Nature’s Miracle Best Behavoir training aide.
I know clove oil works for cats. I guess it may work for dogs too, because it is a local anaesthetic and it creates a strange feeling on your mouth. It is not dangerous or anything. By the way, it is the best solution whenever you have a toothache too!
try lemon jucie
My puppy hates lime juice, maybe try that? Eating power cords is very dangerous, your puppy could electrocute herself.
When it starts sniffing there, distract her with a chew toy and praise her when she takes it. You might want to consider finding a way to shield the cords as well.