I always knew Labs chew and chew and chew. But really? Really??? I don't have a photo of the damage our new girl has done but here's a list of the worst:
- Gnawed the corner off 2 window frames
- Made bite marks in several wooden slat blinds around our house
- Ate all Nip's benefit contracts (before they were submitted)
- Ate an entire roll of Scotch tape, including roll.
- Destroyed several of the kids toys
- Ate 3 of our solar lights in the backyard
- Ate an entire roll of tp
- Destroyed my sweater boots
- Scratched the wall in our eat-in area as well as several doors
- Ate ALL the childproofing plugs (including getting them out of the socket first) HOW????
But don't get me wrong. I love this girl. Luckily, as parents, we've learned patience. We are good with redirecting and time out. We offer lots of toys, go on walks, give lots of love. So now we're just waiting for this puppyhood to pass and we might miss it (just a tiny bit) when it's gone.
OMG, the puppy days! I remember those LOL! That is quite the damage! When my dog was a puppy she ate the top corner of our couch and ate the pillow, it looked like it snowed in our living room! If I hadn't loved her so much I could have killed her LOL. I was not a parent during those days but I think it prepared me for parenting, just as parenting has prepared you for the puppy stage! Good luck! Be sure to invest in some good chew toys. Those cow bones with the marrow in them helped my dog through the puppy stage!
ReplyDeleteYep--been there...still doing that...TWO YEARS LATER. Yes, my SIL, it lasts that long. Have patience.
ReplyDeleteShe's pretty cute...I'm thinking she's worth the damage. Like you said, lucky you've gained patience through parenting.
ReplyDeleteWOW. The damage Layla has done is nothing compared to that! Of course we got her later in her teething days but still! Unfortunately Alyssa is right, puppy days for labs last *forever* but her teething should cease... Just not as soon as you'd like ;)
ReplyDeleteI keep thinking I want a puppy, but reasons like this are why I don't get one! :-)
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHA!! Mine ate the doorframe once.
ReplyDeletePuppy school should help a ton. Are you going or Nip?