Adult dog chewing - It is totally natural for older dogs to gnaw on things and, if given a toy, will happily spend hours doing so. Dog owners just need to have a couple of safe chewing choices on hand for their older pets. A good rule of thumb is to have at least one item in your house that is made from hard plastic that cannot be chewed, like a tote bag or a towel. If you want to discourage paw chewing on cushions and furniture, buy a soft shock collar for your dog and have it attached to the end of its leash at all times. You can also use this same method whenever you go to make visits to your house.
Puppy chewing - These small breeds are a handful and if left to their own devices, will chew on virtually anything. They usually bite on their teething rings and other objects that are stuck between their teeth, but you'll probably see them chew on things around the house as well. This behavior can be quite frustrating because most people tend to think of teething as a problem encountered by puppies, not adults. To curb this behavior, have your Kitten or Puppy trained not to bite. Some people even put anti-biting collars on the little rings to minimize the behavior.
Dog toys - Your dog is going to chew on just about anything because it is a natural behavior. To reduce your dog's need to chew, purchase a couple of chew toys and rotate them every couple weeks. Make sure that the toys are not loose enough that your pet could accidentally chew on them. Also, make certain to remove the toys when you are gone from home.
Appropriate chew toys - If you can't seem to stop your dog from chewing inappropriate things, consider getting a few appropriate chew toys. One of the most effective toys are shaped like a ball, which allows your pet to chase after the ball, and then release it when it gets to the other side. You can also get toys with small parts that will lodge into the chews, thereby creating a difficult obstacle for your dog to overcome.
Dog obedience training - Chewing is usually a sign that something is not right. Therefore, the first thing you need to do when your dog begins chewing inappropriately is to take her to go get her toys and maybe give her a good chewing toy. Obedience training will teach your pet the proper behavior in this regard. It will teach her that when she is playing with you she must learn to chew on only things that are meant to be chewed, or risk losing her precious playtime.
Destructive dog chewing - When your dog chews on things that are completely normal and serves no purpose other than to annoy you, this is considered destructive dog chewing. In some cases, there may be nothing that can be done to stop your dog from doing this, and this is when you will have to consult a vet. The vet will probably advise you to take your pooch to a dog walk so that it can relieve itself, and that it won't get any more frustrated and chew on anything that is not meant to be chewed. Once your dog understands the concept that what she is doing is completely normal and serves no purpose other than to irritate you, she should stop it and will typically start behaving like the dog she always has.
A dog crate is also a safe place for your dog to go when she has had enough of chewing things. If your dog chews on things in your house, in your car, or anywhere else besides the crate, it would be a good idea to put her in the crate so that she can have her dog chew on something else and not create any messes in your house. Putting your dog in the crate while you are gone will make it feel safe and secure, and this will prevent her from being bored and destructive while you're away. It's also a good idea to remove the crate when you go out of town for a while, as dogs can be a bit possessive about the items they have. Keeping them in the crate while you're not around will also help you remember that your dog is still in her crate when you come back, which can help you figure out what went wrong and prevent it in the future.
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