Jaxon just chewed through his 2nd computer cord:-( what to do

[Rhonda & Jaxon]

This is the second computer power cord that we have bought an at $100 a pop they are not cheap. I am not sure how to solve this because we are always using the plug- in cords on the laptops and we leave them plugged in sometimes and I guess he just chews them. He has his own chew toys and bones so why does he love our computer cords so much!

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

Keep him tethered to you using his leash or in his crate if you aren't playing with him!  He needs to learn that it's not ok to chew things just because you're not watching.  

You can also tie the cords up and attach them to the bottom of the desk so he can't get to them.

[Rhonda & Jaxon]

Yea tethered, because I don't crate him since he was 6 month. He hated the crate so much that he would be covered in slobber from head to toe in the mornings. I leave him loose in the house while I work (only 6 hours). He must chew it then. I will ha e to remember to pick up the cords

[Ginny Nightingale]

They sell foam tubes that are slit on one side (or you can get harder plastic ones), that cords can slip into to keep them all together--if he chewed on that, he would just damage the tube--which is much cheaper than the new cord! Pups do love those cords! The computer companies are making a bundle! I have mine wrapped in black electrical tape after a pup got to it--but it still works! 

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

You might also try spraying some Bitter Apple or other deterrent on the cord. Is there a way that you can gate off the area around the computer?

[Rhonda & Jaxon]

I will Joanne and BTW... Spuds is super cute!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Thank you, Rhonda.  So glad you are just going to put them away.  Dog's issues are strange and tough sometimes, but sometimes we just have to go with the flow instead of trying to figure out why.

[Deborah Brown]

Can you use a gate to keep him in the kitchen while you are gone?  Cords are very attractive to a bored doodle and dangerous.  I know of two dogs who electrocuted themselves.  The results can be more serious than a $100 cord!

[Rhonda & Jaxon]

Omg!!! I better just put them up high! Because we move the cords everywhere. We don't have a computer station just laptops

[Deborah Brown]

I think computer cables carry a lower voltage than regular electrical cables. (Thank goodness!)  Make sure your lamp cords, etc. are protected as well because Jaxon is not going to be particular.

[Gail and Bailey]

If it happens again go to Ebay and find cheaper ones.  My husband just replaced one of ours for a Toshiba laptop and it was only $10.  Works just fine!!  It is an aftermarket OEM-compatible A/C adapter.

Sorry...he just corrected me...it was $23.  Still better than $100!!

[Rhonda & Jaxon]

Great idea!! I am on eBay quite a lot and I never thought of that

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

Why not just spray them with bitter apple??