How to stop puppy chewing dog run fence without using a shock collar?

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So my puppy chews her fencing of her dog run. A high respected trainer recommended a remote stem collar, as it isn’t SA as she doesn’t care about me when she comes out just wants to sniff and play outside, so what I’m going to do is have someone leave in a car and stay and if she chews the run she gets a stem, the trainer said she trained a few dogs with same issue and fixed within a week -2. I got Esky Dog Shock collar a good brand? Is this mean? I think it’s crueler to let her break her teeth. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 8 months and 11 days old | 50 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I highly recommend against using a shock collar for this situation, as it is likely only going to scare and confuse her more, or at worst, make her dread being in the kennel if she associates it with a shock, leading to more frustrating behaviors. Siberian Huskies are extremely active dogs, and require a LOT of exercise. I would be increasing her exercise to several long walks a day, or long play sessions, especially prior to placing her in the kennel so that she is too tired to be stressed out and chew. She is also the age where puppies tend to get adult teeth and explore more, so it may be that she needs something to keep her busy, such as a safe chew or puzzle toy she can be left with in the kennel to focus on instead. Looking into separation anxiety training is also a good idea, if you suspect this may be part of the issue. Usually, this works around gradually leaving your dog for increasing periods of time so that they get used to you being gone, and learn that you being gone means you'll still return. Adding in soothing music, smells, a favorite toy, etc. are all ways to help combat anxiety in addition.

How to stop puppy chewing dog run fence without using a shock collar?

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