I have two mixed breed dogs (sisters) that my husband and I rescued as pups from horrible conditions last year, Patches and Josie. They are country dogs, meaning they are outdoors a great deal of the time on about 2 acres fenced in the back yard (come in at night for extra love and to sleep) and have not had much training other than very basic obedience. They are the sweetest angels and we love them dearly. Here's the problem. They chew up/eat EVERYTHING! NOTHING can be left in the back that they will not chew on and even eat sometimes. They are now 1 1/2 years old and we initially though this was puppy behavior, but clearly it is not. They are very well fed so it is not hunger. I have read that boredom can cause dogs to do this, but they get lots of attention (I am home during the day and spend time with them then and then in the evening) and they play with each other and our other dog, Blue (an Australian cattle dog), alot during the day and night. I just don't know what to do anymore but am so upset because they eat everything! They have chewed the cedar posts on my house, eaten several waterhoses, the brand new trampoline, the wood pile, treats from the compost pile, rocks, the back door mat, phone cord, computer wire, pipe insulation, raspberry vines, etc, etc, even soda cans! I love to garden and am planning a butterfly garden but am terrified of what will happen because, of course, they also eat plants and trees! I also worry about them getting seriously injured or sick because of what they eat. I have caught Josie eating the morning glory vines from over the fence which can't be good. PLEASE PLEASE, any help, suggestions would be sooooo appreciated!
BTW- They laughed at the product "Bitterend". They just went over and licked it up like it was candy. :(
Also I enclose a pic. If anyone has an idea as to what kind of dog breed these babies are, please advise.
