{"id":19802,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-fix-chewed-baseboards-from-a-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:59","slug":"how-do-you-fix-chewed-baseboards-from-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-fix-chewed-baseboards-from-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you fix chewed baseboards from a dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-fix-chewed-baseboards-from-a-dog\/#How_do_you_fix_chewed_baseboards_from_a_dog\" title=\"How do you fix chewed baseboards from a dog?\">How do you fix chewed baseboards from a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-fix-chewed-baseboards-from-a-dog\/#How_do_you_fix_dog_chewed_wood\" title=\"How do you fix dog chewed wood?\">How do you fix dog chewed wood?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-fix-chewed-baseboards-from-a-dog\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_my_baseboards\" title=\"Why is my dog eating my baseboards?\">Why is my dog eating my baseboards?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-fix-chewed-baseboards-from-a-dog\/#How_do_you_fix_Pet_damaged_wood\" title=\"How do you fix Pet damaged wood?\">How do you fix Pet damaged wood?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-fix-chewed-baseboards-from-a-dog\/#How_do_you_fix_missing_wood_chunks\" title=\"How do you fix missing wood chunks?\">How do you fix missing wood chunks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_chewed_baseboards_from_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you fix chewed baseboards from a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1) Sand out loose material and any pieces that are sticking up above the natural line of the stair tread. 2) Apply generous amount of wood filler. Use putty knife or small trowel to spread filler out over chewed area. 3) Let dry and sand smooth with rest of baseboard.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_dog_chewed_wood\"><\/span>How do you fix dog chewed wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A stressed or bored dog needs an outlet and <b>the baseboards are right there at mouth level. Texture may play a role too. Plastic and wood are firm yet likely have enough give for a satisfying chomp. However, destructive chewing, such as around window or door frames, can be a sign of separation anxiety.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_my_baseboards\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating my baseboards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A stressed or bored dog needs an outlet and <b>the baseboards are right there at mouth level. Texture may play a role too. Plastic and wood are firm yet likely have enough give for a satisfying chomp. However, destructive chewing, such as around window or door frames, can be a sign of separation anxiety.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_Pet_damaged_wood\"><\/span>How do you fix Pet damaged wood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the damage is substantial, <b>use epoxy wood putty that is slightly lighter in color than the furniture. Using a putty knife, press the epoxy in to the recess created to cover the chew marks. If the damage is smaller, use the wood filler you have with an activator  one that comes in a squeeze tube.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_missing_wood_chunks\"><\/span>How do you fix missing wood chunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Fix a Chipped Wood Corner<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Find a match to the damaged area  make a mold of the shape with hot glue.  <\/li>\n<li>Mix up a small amount of Bondo and spread it over the damaged area.<\/li>\n<li>Put the hot glue mold over the Bondo  make sure to line the hot glue mold up with the piece of furniture.<\/li>\n<li>Let the Bondo start to dry.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you fix chewed baseboards from a dog?How do you fix dog chewed wood?Why is my dog eating my baseboards?How do you fix Pet damaged wood?How do you fix missing wood chunks? 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