Stop dog from chewing by considering why he has started to do it.
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You should realize that there are numerous reasons why you must train your dog to limit his chewing to safe, appropriate items.
Most of all, it can be dangerous for your pet,he might chew on 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.
Destructive chewing is caused because of your dogs instinct to chew coupled with an inability to choose what is and what isnt acceptable to chew on. If you have considered all the factors and concluded that it is just his instinct then provide him with dog chews as alternatives. 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. A dog-walker can help when you have to leave him unattended for long periods, too.
Stop dog from chewing by examining why he does it, giving him other things to chew on and training him what is and what is and what is not acceptable.
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