aragorn2976
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Jan 26, 2004, 4:34 PM
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Re: [gecko] Plant-eating puppy
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Hi!!! Congrats on your new pup!! Hehe.. I had that problem a few months ago when Snoopy first came to us. Kekeke.. She kept "killing" our money plants and kai lan... So, our family didn't have our yummy garden-grown kai lan for a few weeks... Hmmmm... Sounds like you've got yourself a very determined little fella there... Did you catch him in the act? If you did, the reinforcement of the "no" command should work very well at that point in time. Another thing is that once he stops tearing (after you've said "no"), you should "exchange" the plant with a toy so that he understands that the behaviour of not tearing the plant will get him a reward. Basically, you are telling him that there are better things to do than killing your plants. Some would recommend squirting Apple Cider Vinegar or diluted vinegar mix on the plant's leaves (I think it doesn't kill the plant) so that if your pup gets into contact with it, he will not like it... I've tried the first tactic and it works. Snoopy started to tear at the garden a couple of times but after we did that, it worked. Anyway, she's a stubborn little dog and so, after a few sessions, she got the idea. Just remember that your pup is rather curious of his surroundings and so, you shouldn't be too harsh with him... Good luck...
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