by admin | February 8th, 2010
I saw this question on a forum today, “Why is my Dachshund chewing up everything in my house?” I had to laugh. Bailey, my Miniature Dashshund, has a bad habit of chewing up the pillows on the sofa. I have resorted to buying the cheapo Walmart brand because no matter what we do, she finds them and chews off the corners and then pulls out all the stuffing. Skippy, shown in the photo, has just finished enjoying a pencil.
According to the members of the forum, Dachshund chewing problems are a sign of boredom or too much stored energy. The solution is more walks, more playtime, or even another Dachshund playmate. You can also try simmering Nylabones in low-sodium chicken or beef stock to add flavor and extend chewy time. We are not talking about puppies who are teething, we are talking about adult dogs who get into mischief and chew up things for lack of something better to do.
Another strategy is the Kong toy. I have never heard of this thing. Kongs are a bouncy rubber toy that you can fill with treats or put in the freezer. Apparently they keep Dachshund chewing problems to a minimum and serve as a great distraction.
