What to Do When Your Puppy Dog Is Chewing Everything In Sight
A puppy wanting to chew makes you want to scream! Do
remember that, like children who search their new world
with their hands, so do puppies search with their mouths.
While there is a difference between exploratory chewing and
problem chewing, the problem chewing is sometimes related
to their need for attention, food or tension release. However,
most of the time, puppies tend to chew because they are
teething. Expect them to do so until they're about six
months old. The best thing to do is not only puppy proof your house (i.e.
remove trash cans and electric cords out of the way) but to
provide monitored playtime. If a puppy is left unattended,
he could chew on anything from your furniture to your
plants. And, forget about blaming (or hitting or scolding) your
puppy for his chewy deeds. Expecting a puppy not to chew
is like telling a teething baby to stop crying because you said
so. It's just not going to happen. If you make chew toys
available and take away items that should not be chewed,
you can get through this phase with minimal damage and
most of your hair intact. There is a need to stop your puppy from chewing on your
possessions, but not to stop him from chewing all together. If
you haven't taught him that chewing on certain items are
bad, then he could habitually chew on those items later, not
knowing what's ok to chew on and what's not.
Indoors, be sure to pick up anything that the puppy could
believe is a toy. Be sure that remote controls, socks and
shoes are out of the way. If your puppy does chew on
anything, especially furniture, then give him a play toy to
chew as a substitute. Then, tell him "good boy," so that you
are constantly reinforcing the habit. There are some
products you can buy at pet stores that can be safely applied
to furniture that make the taste unappealing. You may want to avoid giving your dog old socks or shoes
to chew on. Later, even as a dog, don't be surprised if he
searches out these items to chew upon while playing or
laying indoors. Also, you may think twice about giving your
puppy toys that resemble your children's for these same
reasons. As stated, a certain amount of teething is normal, but
puppies may chew because they're bored. Be sure to give
your puppy plenty of physical and mental activities each
day. When inside, rotate your puppy or dog's toys so that he
doesn't become bored with the same old thing. Other
experts suggest that buying a play ball and stuffing it with
some tasty goodies might keep him busy chewing for hours!
Another idea is to soak a clean washcloth in clean water.
Then, ring it out and put it in the freezer. Once frozen, your
puppy will love to chew on it as it comforts their raw gums. If your puppy continues to teeth on items that you're trying
to keep him from, then you may consider contacting a vet,
especially if it's after his first six months of age. The vet may look at his gums and/or may even be able to recommend a
puppy or dog behaviorist to help explain what's causing his
chewing anxiety. Perhaps there is something else (internal or
external) that's bothering your pup or dog. About the Author:
Tina Spriggs is an expert dog lover whose lifelong interest in canines provides the motivation for her site. To learn more about dogs or to find gifts and toys for them visit her site at Dog Gifts and Toys for Dog Lovers.
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