shortstuff

try putting a rug with a course back on the bed upside down He may not like the way it feels when he lies on it.

JoyMar

I always wrapped mine in a towel........ :D

Ragann63

I just have to say Annie, that I feel sorry for your dogs. All of our animals are as much a part of our family as any of us are and while they are well trained and well mannered, I can't imagine doing most of the things you suggest to an animal I love.

Joanie, you have gotten some great ideas here. Mostly, put away the good stuff, have your son enjoy the love and company of a dog he rescued and has obviously provided an exceptionally loving home for. One of these days, unfortunately, he will be able to put the good stuff back on the bed and just wish his friend was still there to tear it up.

DogHouseMom

The easiest solution is the obvious ... keep the dogs nails trimmed. A basic rule of thumb is if the dog walks across a hard surface floor and you hear him (clickety click) - the toenails are too long. Additionally, I doubt that the dog is doing that much damage to anything with just general "stretching" and jumping to and from. He's digging and scratching - probably to make himself a nice comfy bed.

Long toenails create a host of problems - only one of which is housekeeping.

1) When they scratch themselves, especially ears, they can harm themselves.
2) Long toenails can cause the feet and pasterns (wrist) to become weakened and even deformed.
3) Long toenails can hurt other dogs/animals during play.
4) Long toenails are more suseptable to catch on things and be torn or broken - both are not only extremely painful for the dog but can cause serious permanent damage.

The best route is to keep the toenails trimmed.

For the record, I don't "cut" my dogs nails, I file them with Dreml moto tool.

At a minimum, nails should be trimmed monthly.

BellaBoo

I would never get rid of a pet just because he became a pain in the rear. I'm glad that's not an option for your son. No decent person would consider it. At last resort he could leash him to a certain area in the apt. when no one is home.

borntoquilt

bubble wrap or tin foil! much cheaper and reusable! $$ store ???

Kas

I was going to say this, too. His claws need to be shorter, no doubt about it. Blunt nails will not do as much damage. And closing the bedroom door would help, too!