I found my big puppy eating the trunk of my Palmetto :

[WSimpson]

I found that the trunk of my Palmetto was being chewed on by my big puppy . He's almost an adult but still has been chewing up a lot of things in my backyard . I decided to make a concoction of water and my super hot pepper that I grew last summer . I just took two chiles and put them in a mortar and pestle ,  crushed them , and added water . 

I then went outside and poured it on the trunk . Anyone know of a better way to keep him from chewing it ? Those chiles are super hot . 

Will

Edited January 23, 2021 by Will Simpson

[NorCalWill]

I'd just wrap the trunk with gopher wire or something like that. The chili might get in the pup's eye or give him heartburn.

[DoomsDave]

@Will Simpson I concur with @Will

no need to possibly hurt that lovable puppy 

BUT I have seen puppy chewing hell

so I understand your concerns 

[sonoranfans]

I'd just use cayenne pepper sprinkled around the area.  Give the dog credit for having a super sensitive nose, he would catch on faster than most people who "feel the burn" later.  I used cayenne on squirrels and trash ripping dogs, they learn very fast to avoid it.  As far as injury, I think that would be more risky if the dog chewed protective wire.

[PalmTreeDude]

I have used cayenne before for keeping squirrels away and it worked well, I’m assuming the dog will smell it and leave before he tries to chew on it. If he still chews on it I would definitely wash the pepper off because that can’t be good for him. 

Edited January 26, 2021 by PalmTreeDude
Fixed grammar

[JohnAndSancho]

Rawhide bones or deer antlers  

 

The only time my little guy got into my palms was when i put some organic fertilizer in the pots, but he does love some Nylabones. 

[JLM]

6 hours ago, JohnAndSancho said:

Rawhide bones or deer antlers  

 

The only time my little guy got into my palms was when i put some organic fertilizer in the pots, but he does love some Nylabones. 

One of my other dogs always tries to eat the soil out of my potted palms lol
Another one of my 4 dogs has chewed all of the fronds off of my Foxtail, and has chewed 2 fronds off of my Queen palm. I have been watching him a lot closer nowadays as my Queen cant afford to lose another frond :/ 

[Patrick]

22 hours ago, sonoranfans said:

I'd just use cayenne pepper sprinkled around the area.  Give the dog credit for having a super sensitive nose, he would catch on faster than most people who "feel the burn" later.  I used cayenne on squirrels and trash ripping dogs, they learn very fast to avoid it.  As far as injury, I think that would be more risky if the dog chewed protective wire.

I was going to say powdered cayenne too, and on the surrounding soil... Make it rain.

[sonoranfans]

Just now, Patrick said:

I was going to say powdered cayenne too, and on the surrounding soil... Make it rain.

yep bought a 10lb bg of powered cayenne.  My lab puppy knew instantly and was not interested in our trash can.  No injury as he sensed it immediately and walked away.  I can now leave my trash cans out for the garbage man and there are no takers, squirrels or dogs.

[Patrick]

14 minutes ago, sonoranfans said:

yep bought a 10lb bg of powered cayenne.  My lab puppy knew instantly and was not interested in our trash can.  No injury as he sensed it immediately and walked away.  I can now leave my trash cans out for the garbage man and there are no takers, squirrels or dogs.

Cats, too

[Chester B]

I had a similar problem.  The hot peppers did nothing, he was totally unphased if you can believe it.  A close eye and time was all that worked for me.

[sonoranfans]

19 hours ago, Chester B said:

I had a similar problem.  The hot peppers did nothing, he was totally unphased if you can believe it.  A close eye and time was all that worked for me.

I did not use the actual peppers, my dog actually likes sirachia sauce.  Finely ground cayenne powder will work a lot better as it will get inhaled as a fine dust.  If you doubt that try it yourself.  I love hot peppers but the inhaled dust I cannot tolerate.  Its those mucous membranes in the nose that are sensitive and you wont get capsaicin up there with raw peppers.  The active ingredient, capsaicin, is not volatile so it will not   And you need to reapply the powder evey week or after rain as it is not effective wet.  In oregon wet season it rains almost every day. I can see how that might be a problem.  

[Dunedin Steve]

Big deal; let him chew on it.    It's a freakin' sabal palm.   Try spending some time w/ him -- Drop the animal cruelty bit.   Maybe you oughta eat a big bowl of that %$#@...