Stop Dog From Chewing Now!
To stop dog from chewing on inappropriate things around the house you have to understand his motivation for chewing in the first place.
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Anyone has to think this through as chewing can seriously harm a dog if it isn’t controlled.
Primarily it can be dangerous, particularly if he chooses an electrical wire for example. Other items could cause injury to his mouth, or digestive system. Something that contains fiberglass for example, may not feel sharp, but would fill his mouth and throat with glass splinters. And of course, he could chew on something toxic. And of course, your belongings can be damaged in the process.
Despite how dangerous it can be to chew on these things, it seems to be irresistible to dogs. Why is that? There are a number of causes for chewing, and for inappropriate chewing in particular. All canines chew, instinctively, as a way to keep their jaws strong; of course, they themselves don’t know why they chew, only that it’s fun. Your understanding of this instinctive need is the key to successful training.
The most prevalent reason for undesirable chewing is this: Your dog has the instinct to chew, but he just doesn’t understand what he is and isn’t allowed to chew on. If instinct is the only reason you can see, then giving him appropriate chew toys will probably assist. Give him praise when he chews one of his toys and if he chooses something that is not acceptable then take if off him in no uncertain terms. He’ll soon learn that he is just not supposed to chew on certain things, but that there are things he is allowed to chew.
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There are certain factors that make chewing worse, however, and they’ll require extra attention.
Just as human children teeth, and experience discomfort, so do puppies. Especially as his adult teeth begin to grow, a puppy’s jaws will ache and his gums will itch. Chewing soothes him both by exercising his jaw, and by taking his mind off the uncomfortable feelings. To help him feel better,and save your shoes from being gnawed on,buy him a puppy-teething toy. They can be filled with water and frozen, and are designed both to entertain your pup and make his mouth hurt less.
Boredom and lonliness can create anxiety which in turn can lead to chewing. If he’s left by himself for a long time, or if you often confine him to a small space without any company or entertainment, your dog will naturally become anxious. To distract himself, he’ll find something to chew on. Find a solution by making sure he has plenty of company a lot of the time and if he does have to be left alone then make sure he has distractions like toys to chew on. Consider getting someone to take him for walks if he does have to be left.
To solve chewing problems, study why he is doing it. Give him things that are safe and appropriate to chew on, and teach him in a way he can understand which things he should leave alone.
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