How to Keep Your Dog From Chewing Everything?
Stopping your dog from chewing on everything requires a lot of patience, supervision and attention. Remember, the only reason why your dog is chewing on everything that is coming his way is because he wants to know what it is. Or may be because he is teething and the chewing helps him feel better. So the first and foremost step would be to know the reason. Give him a lot of time. Make sure you play a lot with your dog and spend some quality time everyday to train him. If you think teething or some dental problem could be the reason behind his chewing, then you must consult your vet as soon as possible. Nevertheless, below mentioned are some effective tips on how to stop your dog from chewing on wood, shoes, furniture books and everything that comes its way.
Get him Toys to Chew On!
Get him lots of chewable toys from the store. These toys are specially designed to cater to their chewing needs when they are teething or just for having some ‘dog fun’! There are specialized dog toys for aggressive chewers like hard bones, rubber toys etc that can divert their attention from your regular stuff.
Don’t Give Him the Old Stuff
Do not give him your old socks or shoes to chew on as he won’t be able to distinguish the new and the old. He would just recognize your scent and will end up chewing on anything that seems appealing to him, even your brand new shoes!
Keep Things out of His Reach!
Keep things out of the dog’s way. It is as simple as that. Imagine if you were a dog and wanted to go out and explore your new house, and you see shoes lying on the way that smell so appealing, there are socks, slippers, books, tasty wooden furniture, wouldn’t you want to chew on them all? So store all your chewable things properly and keep them out of the dog’s way. Just give him plenty of toys to chew on, nothing else.
What About the Furniture?
I mean you can’t pick up the sofa and the table and store it in the closet, can you? Well, there is a way to stop your dog from chewing on those things as well. Get a bitter tasting spray, which could be a bitter apple spray, vinegar spray, or even alcohol. First, test it on a safe spot on the furniture if it causes damage to the finishing. Once you are sure it’s ok, go ahead and apply this spray on the furniture so that every time your dog puts his mouth on it, the bitter taste prevents him from going further.
Be Polite and Appreciative
Ok, what would you do if your dog gets hold of your favorite slipper and won’t just let it go. Would you scold your dog, or pull the slipper from his mouth? Well, pulling things didn’t really go well with my dog as the more I pulled, the more he would tighten the grip. So, I applied the barter system! Now every time my dog manages to get a hold on my slippers, I just go inside, get her chewable toy, probably rub it with some peanut butter and offer it to her. The moment the peanut butter attracts her, she drops the slippers and I say, ‘Thank you baby!’ Read the rest of this entry »
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