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[Mustang Shar]

Cavalier, Chloe is almost 10 months old now. Her health problems are good at the moment, so we keep her in our daily prayers.

Almost overnight, she has turned into a crazied pup, LOL. She's chewing everything like she did in her early months, only chewing forbidden things like baskets, furniture!! Bouncing off the walls. We have lots of different food chewys but she's ignoring them...LOL.

I really thought we were past all this, but per Google, she is a teenager. Ugh! 

So we just did a little training session and she did very well, we had fun! But goodness, it's like I cannot take my eyes off her for one minute without her getting into mischief. It's 4 a.m., so I'm not taking her for a walk, we do get up early in the Summer.

im assuming Chloe is bored, therefore getting into mischief. I think this would be a good time for me to enroll in training with our local Pet Smart, increase our walk times , yes?

Any creative toys for a bored pup?

appreciate advice from you all. 🐶🐾🐾👀

[Mustang Shar]

[violann]

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@Mustang Shar wrote:

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In the past week, I have seen 2 photos, one on FB and one here (Chloe's), that are so far beyond "cute" that they put the word to shame.

One of my Granddoggies went to "puppy kindergarten" and thrived on the experience.

The teacher of the class told me that Cavaliers sometimes "struggle to grow into their brains" because they are SO SMART that they quickly turn to thoughts of profound mischief if they are not frequently diverted from nefarious plans to productive ones.

Just by the glint of her eye, I'd consider that possibility.

I had asked that teacher if there were a breed that made a good therapy dog, and he said that Cavaliers were his favorite, with no breed even CLOSE to second place.

Maybe Chloe needs a little part time job, and some volunteer work.  

[Mustang Shar]

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@violann wrote:

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@Mustang Shar wrote:

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In the past week, I have seen 2 photos, one on FB and one here (Chloe's), that are so far beyond "cute" that they put the word to shame.

One of my Granddoggies went to "puppy kindergarten" and thrived on the experience.

The teacher of the class told me that Cavaliers sometimes "struggle to grow into their brains" because they are SO SMART that they quickly turn to thoughts of profound mischief if they are not frequently diverted from nefarious plans to productive ones.

Just by the glint of her eye, I'd consider that possibility.

I had asked that teacher if there were a breed that made a good therapy dog, and he said that Cavaliers were his favorite, with no breed even CLOSE to second place.

Maybe Chloe needs a little part time job, and some volunteer work.  

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@violann

Thank you for your response 😊

Chloe may not be as smart as she should be due to congenital defects .... One of which is her skull is too small for her brain, hydrocephalus . Her conditions effect her thinking, but at the moment her medications are maintaining and she's happy pup.

She is gentle, loving but timid. She is my shadow. I'm hoping some group training will bring her satisfaction and confidence.

the breed is so loving and devoted. Right now she's snoozing at the foot of the recliner, like her picture. Now mama can rest!

Mischief appears to be the weekend mood, so chores will be difficult. 

Hugs!!

[maestra]

What a sweet little girl, even if she is giving you 'kittens' right now.

[Mustang Shar]

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@maestra wrote:

What a sweet little girl, even if she is giving you 'kittens' right now.

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@maestra

LM bum off.....LOL. 

[Kachina624]

Did you ever hear, "A tired dog is a good dog"?  It's true.

[Mustang Shar]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

Did you ever hear, "A tired dog is a good dog"?  It's true.

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Yes, working on that now 😊 @Kachina624  I was just taken by surprise! She hasn't been like this in 2 months and being a new puppy owner, I thought we were past this stage LOL. The chewing is almost non stop, but have lots of chew toys to distract her. However, she is demanding playtime for hours, yikes! 

After having a very sick girl for 2 months I am blessed to see her come back to her puppy self.🙏🐾🐾👀❤️

I am finding she is very receptive to learning right now, so yes I am going for it 😀

[CrazyDaisy]

Training should begin whenever you get a new dog or puppy.  They need to know what you expect.  When left to their own devices, they always make the wrong decision.

[Kachina624]

@Mustang Shar  I got a "pound puppy" last November that they estimated was "about" a year old.  She came with some very bad habits.  The first 2-3 months she was here she ate almost all the contents of the house.  Nothing was safe or sacred.  She'd grab stuff and walk right by me out the dog door, and she was so slick I wouldn't see her.  She even ate holes in my wood fence and got out several times. The back yard resembled the city landfill.

Almost overnight the chewing pretty much stopped as did her incessant barking.  Now I'm trying to break her of constantly biting my hands while playing and licking my face, which I can't stand.

At first she wouldn't get in the car because she was afraid I was going to take her away and not bring her back.  The day I got her from a foster mom, she literally grabbed the woman's leg with her paws and wouldn't let go.  A few fun car trips solved that problem.  She is also very possessive of me, her food, and toys.  I have 3 other dogs so that can be a problem.

She's very loving and affectionate.  She may also be the smartest dog I've ever owned.  I can teach her a trick in 5 minutes.  When she matures, she's going to be a great dog.

Your dog's chewing may have been tied to the development of her teeth.  She was teething so she chewed.  I think they're all finished with that at about 15 months.  I did the Petsmart training thing with another very timid dog I had.  It was great for her socialization and self-confidence.

Good luck and I hope you survive puppy hood unscathed, even if your possessions don't.