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<blockquote data-quote="Abbey" data-source="post: 269305" data-attributes="member: 179"><p>I used to train dogs eons ago for the AKC club. Chew toys are essential. Now, on to the not so comforting topic. (People always fought me on this, but it works.)</p><p></p><p>A dog that big that isn't fully trained needs to be on a cinch collar. It's a choke collar with dull spikes. I know that sounds horrible, but it's not like you are choking him all the time. It sends a clear message as to who is in charge. Just a quick yank of the chain and he'll get the message quickly. Most dogs don't need to be on it more than a couple of weeks. There are very small leashes that attach to it for home training. He can go about his business in the house, but when you catch him in the act...give a short jerk. He might yelp, but after a few sessions hopefully he'll get the picture.</p><p></p><p>It also sounds like he's found his favorite spot to destroy whatever he picks up. That's actually a good thing as you can watch that spot and catch him in the act, hence the jerk.</p><p></p><p>Scenario - dog comes to favorite spot with an unwanted chew thing. Quickly give him a jerk on the collar saying NO, then replace whatever he was chewing with an appropriate toy. If he starts chewing, then reward with a treat and lots of pets.</p><p></p><p>I would also advise putting dog chews in that spot so he doesn't have to go searching for something else. He sounds smart so it shouldn't take too much work.</p><p></p><p>Abbey</p><p>'</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbey, post: 269305, member: 179"] I used to train dogs eons ago for the AKC club. Chew toys are essential. Now, on to the not so comforting topic. (People always fought me on this, but it works.) A dog that big that isn't fully trained needs to be on a cinch collar. It's a choke collar with dull spikes. I know that sounds horrible, but it's not like you are choking him all the time. It sends a clear message as to who is in charge. Just a quick yank of the chain and he'll get the message quickly. Most dogs don't need to be on it more than a couple of weeks. There are very small leashes that attach to it for home training. He can go about his business in the house, but when you catch him in the act...give a short jerk. He might yelp, but after a few sessions hopefully he'll get the picture. It also sounds like he's found his favorite spot to destroy whatever he picks up. That's actually a good thing as you can watch that spot and catch him in the act, hence the jerk. Scenario - dog comes to favorite spot with an unwanted chew thing. Quickly give him a jerk on the collar saying NO, then replace whatever he was chewing with an appropriate toy. If he starts chewing, then reward with a treat and lots of pets. I would also advise putting dog chews in that spot so he doesn't have to go searching for something else. He sounds smart so it shouldn't take too much work. Abbey ' [/QUOTE]
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