Revealed: How to Stop a Dog Chewing

Revealed: How to Stop a Dog Chewing

by Craig Clemins

Chewing is probably one of the most irritating things your dog will do. He won't just chew the toy you bought for him, he will also bite his way thorough your new pair of running shoes, your favorite rug, and your remote control. How to stop a dog chewing then? Unfortunately this is sometimes almost impossible.

Instead, of believing there is something that you can actually do about a dog's need to chew, you will do good to try to help them find alternatives to the chewing problem.

Dog's have a natural tendency for any number of reasons, some may chew to relieve boredom, feeling anxious, feeling of being all alone, hungry and in need of something to eat, and they are just needing to burn of some pent up energy. Your dog may also have some dental concerns that can cause his need for chewing. He is doing this because he is experiencing gum pain and the chewing may be relieving that pain. You may notice that your dog may be chewing on the wrong side or on one side, which he has excessively bad breath, or he seems to be experiencing excruciating pain when ever he is drinking or having something to eat.

In order to stop the chewing, you will need to get to know the reasons that he is doing this type of activity. Then find things for him to do to keep him from chewing up your valuables. Plenty of exercise will help to keep down the instances of boredom. If the only time your dog is chewing up all of your stuff happens to be when you are in your home alone, then he may just be feeling lonely. What ever the reason it is important for you to know exactly why you're pet is chewing on everything.

In another case, very young dogs may be going through the teething process, and may need to have chew toys in which to chew on. By giving him a few things to chew on he will definitely be happy to receive them and the relief they bring. The best chew toys are rubber balls, teething rings for dogs, and rawhide bones.

Next you should remove all items that your dog can chew. This means anything that you have left lying around. Put all shoes in cupboards, cover cords with cord covers (this also makes you house much safer for your dog as it reduces the chance of accidental electrocution), and put the remote control out of reach.

Lastly you may want to try spraying one of the available sour apple sprays on your wooden furnishings, as well as any of the other chewable furnishing. Remember to let your dog know sternly that this is not an option and that you will not stand for it. - 20511

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