Rocco & Roxie No Chew Extreme Bitter Spray Saved Our Furniture From a Wild and Floppy Great Dane Puppy

If you’ve ever returned home to find your shoes destroyed or your furniture looking like a chew toy, you know the frustration of having a teething puppy. Enter Rocco & Roxie No Chew Extreme Bitter Spray, a deterrent that promises to make your stuff taste like sadness (to your dog, at least). After testing it with my 4-month-old Great Dane, Ruby, I’m giving it a solid 4.5-star rating. Let me break down why.

What Is Rocco & Roxie No Chew Extreme Bitter Spray?

This anti-chew spray is designed to stop dogs and cats from turning your belongings into bite-sized snacks. The formula is alcohol-free, so it won’t evaporate quickly, and it contains copaiba oil to help soothe irritated skin or hot spots. You can spray it on furniture, shoes, cords, and even your own hands if your puppy mistakes you for a chew toy (ask me how I know).

Pricing tip: On the official Rocco & Roxie site, it’s $14.97 for an 8 oz bottle. If you subscribe, you can get it for $12.72 per month. You can also find it on Amazon and Walmart for around $12.99. Considering the cost of replacing furniture legs, that’s not bad at all.

Rocco & Roxie No Chew Extreme Bitter Spray Review: Does It Really Work?

Ingredients

According to the manufacturer, the ingredients are:

• Purified Water
• Emulsifier
• Copaiba Oil
• Bitter Agent
• Preservative

That’s it. No harsh alcohol or unknown chemicals—just a long-lasting bitter formula with a soothing oil for sensitive skin.

Key Features

• Extra-bitter formula that is twice as strong as many other sprays
• Alcohol-free for longer-lasting effectiveness
• Safe for most surfaces and fabrics (though patch testing is wise)
• Copaiba oil for added skin-soothing properties

Pros

1. Pet Safe: This is huge. You can use it on surfaces your dog interacts with, and it’s safe enough to apply to yourself if your pup nibbles on your hands.
2. Effective: Ruby, my Great Dane, is a champion chewer, but after a quick spray, she leaves things alone.
3. Affordable: When you weigh the cost of this spray against the cost of replacing a couch leg, the spray wins every time.

Cons

Honestly? None that I can find. My only gripe is the manufacturer’s price is a little higher than Amazon or Walmart, but that’s splitting hairs.

My Experience with Ruby

Here’s the fun part. Ruby doesn’t immediately stop chewing when she sees the bottle, but she definitely notices. It’s almost as if she’s saying, “Go ahead, I dare you.” Then I spray, and suddenly, she wants nothing to do with whatever I just treated. These days, I barely have to spray—just pulling out the bottle is enough to get her attention.

Our Funny Twist: Carl’s Reaction

Our older, smaller mixed-breed dog, Carl, had a completely different take on the spray. Instead of being repelled, he actually loved the smell and started rolling on anything we sprayed. Luckily, Carl isn’t a chewer (and he’s a bit of a lovable weirdo), so this didn’t cause any problems. It just goes to show that every dog reacts differently.

Tips for Best Use

• Spray directly on the item you want your dog to avoid.
• For sensitive surfaces, spray on a cloth and then apply.
• Pair it with training and redirection for the best results.

Competitors

I haven’t tried other anti-chew sprays, but popular options like Grannick’s Bitter Apple and NaturVet Bitter Yuck come up often. Based on reviews, Rocco & Roxie seems to stand out with a stronger bitter taste and safer ingredients.

Final Verdict 4.5/5 Stars

Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Because a bitter-tasting couch is better than a shredded one.

Tony Simons

Tony has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and over 14 years of writing experience between multiple publications in the tech, photography, lifestyle, and deal industries.