Her preferred dishes of choice are socks, blankets, and pillows. Of course, canine chewing is a healthy activity that soothes their gums, burns off energy, and relieves much needed tension and boredom. While my terrier's household victims are small and can be easily replaced, there are many dog owners suffering with bigger issues like chewed furniture and doorways. It's important to teach your dog what the acceptable and unacceptable items are in order to prevent this continuation of the problem. Here are just a few steps that you can take to stop unwanted dog chewing: Step One-Dog-proof your house. First of all, I'd like to note that I took all these measures with my dog and the result was a successful operation. The first thing you need to do is think like a dog. What is within their reach? What can they get to? If you were a dog, what are some of the things in the room that you would go after? Put away all of the small items that you don't want your dog to chew. For instance, instead of leaving shoes or flip flops lying around, you'll want to store those in the closet or in a separate basket. It's natural instinct for a dog to want to chew on an object, so if they find something then let it be a learning experience for you, not the dog. This is the beginning process for teaching them what is acceptable to chew on. Keeping things out of reach is the easiest solution. Step Two-Teach your dog what is acceptable. If you're taking away these household objects from your dog, then you cannot completely deprive them of this need. It's like expecting your baby to not have any toys to play with. Go out and buy toys that your dog can play with. However, do not buy any toys that may resemble household objects such as a toy shoe. Don't tie two socks together and use that as a toy for your dog.
Her preferred dishes of choice are socks, blankets, and pillows. Of course, canine chewing is a healthy activity that soothes their gums, burns off energy, and relieves much needed tension and boredom. While my terrier's household victims are small and can be easily replaced, there are many dog owners suffering with bigger issues like chewed furniture and doorways. It's important to teach your dog what the acceptable and unacceptable items are in order to prevent this continuation of the problem. Here are just a few steps that you can take to stop unwanted dog chewing: Step One-Dog-proof your house. First of all, I'd like to note that I took all these measures with my dog and the result was a successful operation. The first thing you need to do is think like a dog. What is within their reach? What can they get to? If you were a dog, what are some of the things in the room that you would go after? Put away all of the small items that you don't want your dog to chew. For instance, instead of leaving shoes or flip flops lying around, you'll want to store those in the closet or in a separate basket. It's natural instinct for a dog to want to chew on an object, so if they find something then let it be a learning experience for you, not the dog. This is the beginning process for teaching them what is acceptable to chew on. Keeping things out of reach is the easiest solution. Step Two-Teach your dog what is acceptable. If you're taking away these household objects from your dog, then you cannot completely deprive them of this need. It's like expecting your baby to not have any toys to play with. Go out and buy toys that your dog can play with. However, do not buy any toys that may resemble household objects such as a toy shoe. Don't tie two socks together and use that as a toy for your dog.