Katie and I are looking to get a Choc Lab puppy in the near future. The question is: Is there anything that I can rub on the legs of our TV stand,coffee table, and table and chair legs to keep the dog from chewing on it? Or are there any other tips to keep them from chewing on the furniture?

Thanks
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We have a couple greater swiss mountain dogs. The male loved to chew things and we tried some kind of rosemary spray that he actually loved to chew on. We had very good luck with Grannick's Bitter Apple spray. The only negative is it seems to only last a short time before you have to re-apply it.

Good luck!
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We were lucky and never had them chew up furniture they shred stuffed animals.
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Lots of chew toys. Gives them something safe to chew on.
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I figured there was a spray on the market. Does it affect the wood at all?
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Yeah...Mom and Dad's dog rip the shreds out of like 3-4 stuffed rabbits lol
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Bitter Apple will do the trick, indeed. Shouldn't bother furniture, test to be sure. If you're around and the puppy starts to chew get a squirt gun, fill it with lemon juice, and shoot him in the face and yell "NO!" Eyes will sting, mouth will pucker, and he/she will get the idea!

Good luck!
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Yeah...good training is also the key too imo
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I second the Apple Bitter spray. Google should reveal a source. Per forum rules I cannot reveal sources.:-)
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:-) you are your avatar
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Please o' Please Tim...I won't tell a soul I promise. Good sources are hard to come by :-)
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take it to pm ,ladies
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Yes, I have been told :-) that the ISOM Bitter Apple is better.
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I know onr thing for sure..... don't use peanut butter.... they won't stop licking! Ohhhhhhh Gawd...... It's sooooo nice!
Here girl!
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When you catch them biting or chewing, bite down on their ear until they yelp.
It really works, just dont do this with adult pit bulls!
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I knew you were a little off :-):-)
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The bitter apple usually works, except for one of my fathers mutant dogs that seem to actually like it. Just make sure you dont get any on your fingers and then touch your mouth...believe me, youll only have to make that mistake ONCE.
Bitter Apple can be found at Petco

I hear bitter YUCK also works well but I think its harder to find
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What he said, and a close watch
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There is a product called "Bitter Apple" that is supposed to work.
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Bitter apple spray? Not sure they make it though. But if they did I think it would work! It could possibly be found at one of them there places they sell fish and critter food. :-) But honestly with it being a hunting dog and a puppy, it will more than likely need plenty to chew on (provide him/her enough "safe" toys and they shouldnt chew on things they are not supposed to. Also check out sites like Cabella'a/bass pro shops or even specific hunting dog training sites so that you might be able to start them off the right way.
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