bitter apple spray - who has used it?

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  1. blackjack

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    following on from my chewing post, ive googled how to stop him chewing wood and bitter apple spray has been suggested as well as crate training. As the crate training is a gradual thing i like the idea of the spray as a quicker alternative to chewed wood, trouble is one of his items is the kids play kitchen, do we know if the apple spray is safe for use on the kids toys?
     
  2. heidrun

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    Re: bitter apple spray - who has used it?

    Have tried it when Caddie was a puppy and would chew door frames. It worked for short periods only. :-\
     
  3. bbrown

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    Re: bitter apple spray - who has used it?

    we puta spot of tabasco on the skirting boards - it worked :-\ goodness knows what's in it though!
     
  4. Newpuppymom

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    Re: bitter apple spray - who has used it?

    If you can tolerate the smell then white vinegar could also be used. Or chillie water lol
     
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    Re: bitter apple spray - who has used it?

    I got some stop chewing spray to use as a deterrent & she licks it off. is there a safe alternative?
     
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    Re: bitter apple spray - who has used it?

    I used it with success, illegal chewing not been a huge problem though
     
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    Re: bitter apple spray - who has used it?

    Didn't work for us.
    Hence the washing up liquid/ chilli.

    Jac
     
  8. Lisa

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    Re: bitter apple spray - who has used it?

    Worked for me with previous dogs....but not with Simba. But I don't think there's anything harmful in it, and it really IS bitter so even if your kiddies got something in their mouths with it on I can guarantee they will spit it out!!!
     

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