We are trying to teach our 7 week old Victorian Bulldog boundaries, and it isn't going terribly well. He loves to go in the garden and eat the cedar mulch and as many times as we remove him and say no he goes immediately back to the area. I noticed some pet repellents at the pet store but I am wondering if they really work. I bought one called SHOO! and it did nothing. I sprayed it and the dog went right to were I just sprayed and started chewing. I live in Canada so some products I see online are not available here, but I guess I am wondering if it is even worth it to try another product. Thanks for any suggestions!
Do pet repellents really work?
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Thanks for your replies. It is not so much a matter of patience, but I am worried about him getting sick from eating the plants and mulch in my garden. He is very persistent and will bite chunks of the plants off and eat them. The same with the mulch. I am just trying to deter him so he doesn't get something that will make him very sick.
You're right to worry about your pup eating something dangerous. Patience is is important at this age, as with any age. But it's also important that you find more ways to protect your puppy. I'm sure you realize that he should be supervised at all times. Try some of these things to keep your baby safe:
Try getting a playpen or an exercise pen (pet stores) for your pup to play in outside when you can't follow every move he makes. Personally, this is my favorite solution because a pup can be outside on the grass, in the shade, but safe
You might have to put up a little fence or barrier to keep him out of your garden area if you don't get an enclosure.
Use a crate when you need a break from the pup.
Divide a room with a baby gate or some other barrier. Use a room like the kitchen where the pup can be ok alone without being destructive (that will come later).
I can't emphasize enough, how important it is to supervise this pup. My dogs are never unsupervised until they are trustworthy adults, usually 1-2 years old. That sounds like a long time, but if you have things like exercise pens to help you, it'll make the time go much faster.
Try getting a playpen or an exercise pen (pet stores) for your pup to play in outside when you can't follow every move he makes. Personally, this is my favorite solution because a pup can be outside on the grass, in the shade, but safe
You might have to put up a little fence or barrier to keep him out of your garden area if you don't get an enclosure.
Use a crate when you need a break from the pup.
Divide a room with a baby gate or some other barrier. Use a room like the kitchen where the pup can be ok alone without being destructive (that will come later).
I can't emphasize enough, how important it is to supervise this pup. My dogs are never unsupervised until they are trustworthy adults, usually 1-2 years old. That sounds like a long time, but if you have things like exercise pens to help you, it'll make the time go much faster.