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About Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT
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I have NO MEDICAL background. If your question pertains to a physical concern about your dog -- that is, you think your dog may be sick, whelping problems, trouble breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, excessive drinking, heavy drooling, unexplained physical symptoms of ANY kind, etc -- YOU NEED TO GET OFF THE COMPUTER AND CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WASTE TIME WAITING FOR AN EMAIL RESPONSE!!! Your dog could be having a medical crisis!
I answer questions pertaining to training of all kinds, behavior, grooming,etc. I am qualified to address questions regarding basic training issues; crate training, housebreaking, behavior management tools, basic obedience skills. You may be interested in visiting: http://bad-dog-good-dog.blogspot.com/ www.housecalls-dogtraining.com

Experience
Past instructor for Puppy and Behavior classes for the Humane Society of Missouri. Have been a trainer for over 10 years, both in private in-home sessions and in classroom situations. Have participated in obedience with one of my goldens, titling her with a Companion Dog title. Both of my dogs earned their CGC title and were certified as therapy dogs through two separate organizations. Currently involved in local golden retriever rescue. Am currently serving as an "expert" in the Golden Retriever, Dog Training, and Canine Behavior categories.

Organizations
Dirk's Fund Golden Retriever Rescue, www.dirksfund.com

Education/Credentials
Going on over ten years of private and public training; instructed with Humane Society of Missouri and South County Obedience.

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Dogs - Chewing issues in my 13 week old puppy

Expert: Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT - 6/30/2009

Question
Hello. I have a 13 week old Boston Terrier puppy, I have many different chew toys for him to chew on but he insists on chewing on the corners of wood furniture. I went to the pet store to look for the bitter apple spray I had heard about, however, he likes the taste of it. Do you have any other suggestions of what I can put on the furniture or how I can deter him from chewing on it? Thanks.

Answer
Hi, Alisha,

Here are some documents that I hope will be helpful:

http://www.hsmo.org/m_obedience/behavior/pupchew.html
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/dest-chew.pdf
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/Puppy-chewing.pdf
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/dog-toys.pdf
https://www.premier.com/store/Products.aspx?cid=3
http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/Behavior/Handouts/KongsHomeAlone.pdf

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