[nagdu] Replacement Leashes

[Tracy Carcione]

I know pet stores sell something that can be put on things like leashes to 
discourage chewing.  It's harmless, but tastes very bitter. The one I've 
heard of is called Bitter Yuk, but I'm sure there are others.
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Raven Tolliver" <ravend729 at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 12:36 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Replacement Leashes


> Hi Alyssa,
> Rather than continuing to buy replacement after replacement, I would
> suggest figuring out why Sophie is chewing up leashes, and finding out
> a way to prevent this.
> First, chewing is a dog's way of relieving stress. So if your dog is
> chewing on her leash, it is likely that she is experiencing distress.
> Do you exercise your dog adequately? You might need to just go for
> long leisurely walks, in addition to your daily routine of class,
> work, and whatever else you do throughout the day. How often do you
> play with your dog? She might need more playtime with you, or ways to
> run around and burn off energy than she's currently getting. If you
> are living on a college campus, I know that sometimes it's hard to
> find places where you have room to run and play with your girl. If you
> need ideas for things like this, I would be more than happy to help.
> Secondly, I suggest you purchase a tie-down, or if your school gave
> you one, use that to tether Sophie to you or your seat. This will
> prevent any further chewing up of leashes while you guys are sitting
> around for extended periods of time.
>
> On 11/1/13, Alyssa <alyssahenson95 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello everyone! While I was at guide dog school, I purchased two 
>> additional
>> leashes, but Sophie seems to think they are toys. She has managed to chew 
>> up
>> two of them beyond my ability to repair. I only have one left. While I 
>> try
>> to be attentive to her every move, this is sometimes challenging while 
>> I'm
>> in college classes. So what I need to know is if there is somewhere I can
>> purchase replacement leashes that have the same features of those given 
>> at
>> guide dog schools. Thanks in advanced. Your help is greatly appreciated!
>> Alyssa and Sophie
>>
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