By Guest
Date 13.02.04 10:16 UTC
my 8 month labrador is becoming a bit of a problem shes fine when we're with but if shes in the garden on her own or the kitchen or enywhere eles on her own she Destroys EVERYTHING for instance our lino on own kitchen floor has all been ripped up by her and she wont leave it alone we cover it up she just finds it again Why is she turned like this please help and Will she ever turn back and how can we stop it for the mean time
Thanx
Ann
Many an angel pup will turn into a destructive demon at 8months, their adult teeth are setting in and they hurt, that's why they chew everything in sight all over again. Get her a black kong and fill it with lots of yummy treats to dig out and Nylabones are good, although they don't last very long with Labs so get a big one. Have you thought about using a crate? that way you know that she will be safe and so will your house. You need a large one and if you have never used one with her you will need to get her used to it gradually, feed her in there and give her chewies and gradually build up the length of time that you leave her. They like them more if they are covered over to, she will very quickly come to regard her crate as a safe haven and you will be a happy owner again.
Debbie