How to Stop Dog From Chewing
Have you ever come home just to find out that your dog chewed up you new pair of shoes, or redecorated your kitchen with last night’s leftovers? Who can you blame? A dog by nature like to chew whatever he/she can get in there mouth. Chewing seems to be a matter of personal preference among dogs. Some dogs desire to chew as a pleasurable activity, and some seem to have no need to chew unless they’re driven to it out of sheer boredom.
When I use the phrase “destructive chewing”, I’m referring to inappropriate chewing: the kind of chewing that’s focused on your property and household items, instead of on your dog’s own designated toys.
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There are three main reasons why dogs chew:
1. Most dogs have a natural desire to chew.
2. Chewing provides a nervous, bored, or lonely dog with an outlet for her emotions.
3. Under exercised dogs often use chewing as a way of burning up nervous energy and giving
themselves something to do.
How to prevent destructive chewing -
Dogs are perfectly capable of learning not to chew your property – it will just take a little effort on your part, that’s all.
1. Take control of the situation by manage your own possessions. The first step is to dog-proof your home. Even if you have the best-behaved dog in the world, there’s still no reason to test her self-discipline – after all, dogs explore the world with their mouths.
Dog-proofing your home means taking whatever you don’t want to end up in her mouth, and making it unavailable. Consider your dog’s size and when deciding whether something’s out of reach: can she jump? Can your dog climb, or leap onto something to reach the article or taste treat?
The most common objects include books, eyewear, clothing, shoes, garbage, and small crunchy articles like cameras, cell phones, and remote controls.
Make sure that all food be securely stowed: don’t leave food on low tables or even countertops. Put all food into containers or the pantry. Rinse your dirty plates clean of any food scraps before leaving them by the sink.
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2. Deter your dog from destructive chewing. If your dog manages to snatch a mouthful of a forbidden object like a remote control, a shoe, the likely hood your dog will target those items in future. If you can deter your dog from chewing your stuff in the first place, it will be a lot easier for your dog to understand what you expect. Realistically speaking, confining her in a dog-proofed area until you’re confident the dog knows the house rules.
3. Don’t set your dog up fail by blurring the boundaries between his/her toys and chewy and your property (destructive chewing). Never offer your dog old clothes, socks, or shoes to chew and play with: realistically, a dog can’t tell the difference between your new shoes and the one she’s got in her mouth that you just gave him/her.
4. Supply your dog with lots of tasty alternatives. If your dog doesn’t have ample appropriate chewing objects, you can hardly blame him/her for targeting your property. Keep in mind, most dogs need to chew; if your dog is an adolescent (less than three years) or a puppy (less than one year); the needs will be even more pronounced. Go on a shopping spree for toys and chews. Then give your dog two or three to play with at a time. Alternating the toys every few days will keep things new and interesting.
5. Spend lots of quality time with your dog. Yes, it might be easier for you to just keep her penned up in her crate, run, or the yard. Your dog can’t learn what you expect if he/she spends all the time boxed up in the dog-proof zone. Your dog needs the chance to explore the boundaries to better understand what is expected of them.
6. When you catch the dog in a destructive chewing, interrupt him/her by making a loud noise: clap your hands or make a harsh noise and immediately hand her one of the dog-appropriate alternatives (a rawhide bone or other chew toy). Upon her taking it in her mouth, praise her. Your dog will soon understand that chewing “her” toys equals praise and everything equals negative attention.
Above all keep your expectations realistic. There will be times your dog will test the boundaries and may damage something, particularly in the early stages. It takes time before your dog will be completely reliable. There could still be problems is your dog is left alone for a long time. Remember to give your dog time to learn the rules, and plenty of attention on your part to help him/her learn faster. Remember to keep things out of reach until your dog gets the hang of the chewing rules!
Just remember not to give up on your dog. Some dogs learn faster than others, just like people do!
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When I use the phrase “destructive chewing”, I’m referring to inappropriate chewing: the kind of chewing that’s focused on your property and household items, instead of on your dog’s own designated toys.
Click Here To Discover More About Stop Dog Chewing
There are three main reasons why dogs chew:
1. Most dogs have a natural desire to chew.
2. Chewing provides a nervous, bored, or lonely dog with an outlet for her emotions.
3. Under exercised dogs often use chewing as a way of burning up nervous energy and giving
themselves something to do.
How to prevent destructive chewing -
Dogs are perfectly capable of learning not to chew your property – it will just take a little effort on your part, that’s all.
1. Take control of the situation by manage your own possessions. The first step is to dog-proof your home. Even if you have the best-behaved dog in the world, there’s still no reason to test her self-discipline – after all, dogs explore the world with their mouths.
Dog-proofing your home means taking whatever you don’t want to end up in her mouth, and making it unavailable. Consider your dog’s size and when deciding whether something’s out of reach: can she jump? Can your dog climb, or leap onto something to reach the article or taste treat?
The most common objects include books, eyewear, clothing, shoes, garbage, and small crunchy articles like cameras, cell phones, and remote controls.
Make sure that all food be securely stowed: don’t leave food on low tables or even countertops. Put all food into containers or the pantry. Rinse your dirty plates clean of any food scraps before leaving them by the sink.
Click Here To Discover More About Stop Dog Chewing.
2. Deter your dog from destructive chewing. If your dog manages to snatch a mouthful of a forbidden object like a remote control, a shoe, the likely hood your dog will target those items in future. If you can deter your dog from chewing your stuff in the first place, it will be a lot easier for your dog to understand what you expect. Realistically speaking, confining her in a dog-proofed area until you’re confident the dog knows the house rules.
3. Don’t set your dog up fail by blurring the boundaries between his/her toys and chewy and your property (destructive chewing). Never offer your dog old clothes, socks, or shoes to chew and play with: realistically, a dog can’t tell the difference between your new shoes and the one she’s got in her mouth that you just gave him/her.
4. Supply your dog with lots of tasty alternatives. If your dog doesn’t have ample appropriate chewing objects, you can hardly blame him/her for targeting your property. Keep in mind, most dogs need to chew; if your dog is an adolescent (less than three years) or a puppy (less than one year); the needs will be even more pronounced. Go on a shopping spree for toys and chews. Then give your dog two or three to play with at a time. Alternating the toys every few days will keep things new and interesting.
5. Spend lots of quality time with your dog. Yes, it might be easier for you to just keep her penned up in her crate, run, or the yard. Your dog can’t learn what you expect if he/she spends all the time boxed up in the dog-proof zone. Your dog needs the chance to explore the boundaries to better understand what is expected of them.
6. When you catch the dog in a destructive chewing, interrupt him/her by making a loud noise: clap your hands or make a harsh noise and immediately hand her one of the dog-appropriate alternatives (a rawhide bone or other chew toy). Upon her taking it in her mouth, praise her. Your dog will soon understand that chewing “her” toys equals praise and everything equals negative attention.
Above all keep your expectations realistic. There will be times your dog will test the boundaries and may damage something, particularly in the early stages. It takes time before your dog will be completely reliable. There could still be problems is your dog is left alone for a long time. Remember to give your dog time to learn the rules, and plenty of attention on your part to help him/her learn faster. Remember to keep things out of reach until your dog gets the hang of the chewing rules!
Just remember not to give up on your dog. Some dogs learn faster than others, just like people do!
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For more information on dog training techniques and how to deal with problem dog behavior (like chewing), Click Here. It’s the complete manual for dog ownership and is designed to fast-track your dog’s learning. For more information visit DIY To Dog Training..
