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05-06-2009, 08:12 PM
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I heard this strange sound and wondered what Jesse was doing around the corner. Walked over and he had gnawed a good-sized depression into the hard-wood flooring. I debated on going to the pet center to get something to make him leave it alone, then thought to put some Tabasco on it. Then I saw the Chipotle Powder...he watched me sprinkle it on the depression and then went and sniffed it/licked it. He then trotted away shaking his head and licking his lips. He hasn't offered to go near it again. I just might have to treat the holes he digs in the backyard. I was so angry I shut him in the bathroom while I cooled down.
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Oh, the joys of puppy-hood! What would you do without him?
You have to admit, Billy, that Jesse makes sure that YOU get enough exercise every day.
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Yeah, he does. The cleaning up the gnawing in addition to 3 baths to get the mud off him today has kept me hopping...plus, shampooing the chair he hopped on, washing & drying towels and my muddy clothes. Today was another day I'd have happily given him away...wonder if Sharon and Bob want another dog?
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Yep. Usually, it's cayenne that's suggested, but chipotle would work, too - unless it's a Mexican dog.
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Neutering would help.

(Edited to be more compassionate)
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Maybe you need to call the "Dog Whisperer"

Seriously, have you ever watched the guy on TV? He is very good. Also, there is another one, Victoria, that I like to watch. Both are on Animal Planet.
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Billy, I've used cayenne in the garden to keep rabbits away. but not in the house. I know they have sprays that will deter cats, not sure if they have any for dogs. does he have any chew toys?

Just kidding, Im sure he has lots.
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There are sprays for dogs. When we lived in Washington in the 80s, they were illegal here but Tracie sent us a can she could buy in Oregon. Worked like a charm (not for a Lab - not sure it would have worked with him

) for the puppy we had at the time.
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they were illegal here
I wonder if there's nasty chemicals in them. ( I know there has to be something in them). I was always leary of using it on furniture, but did use ot on plant pots etc.
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I had to use it for Christmas presents - the little
b@st@rd always went for them!!!
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