Top 5 Ways To Prevent Dog Chewing

Chewing is normal and healthy activity of dogs; it's part of their natural behavior. This behavior though becomes destructive and annoying which is completely unnecessary because there are ways to stop them from chewing. Owners must understand that their dogs may be chewing to sooth their sore teething gums, trying to relieve tension and anxiety, are bored, and they may be having dental problems. Here are the top 5 ways to stop your dog from chewing:

#1. Dog-proof (chew-proof) your house. This would be the first step in addressing your dog's chewing problem. Put items you don't want destroyed far from their reach. Common chewing targets in the home include books, shoes, garbage, eye wear, clothing, cell phones, remote controls, and small crunchy appliances like cameras. Get a small cabinet to store your shoes for example. If they can't see it, then he wouldn't touch it! So …show more content…
Refer your dog to your friendly veterinarian. If you suspect that the chewing is due to dental problems, consult with your vet to get the dental problem corrected therefore stopping the chewing. You can tell if your dog has a dental problem if it chews mainly on the side of its mouth, has noticeable tarter build up on the teeth, and it has bad breath. They may even hesitate to eat even if they are hungry. It's a good thing for dogs to be examined by a veterinarian to evaluate dental problems and stop them from chewing the wrong things.

#3. Provide your dog with lots of tasty alternative stuff to chew on. They are naturally curious with the things around your house that's why they chew anything they can. If you leave them alone without any human supervision, give it a nice place to room around with plenty of toys to play with and chew. Remember, most dogs need to chew; if she's a puppy her needs will be even more pronounced. Go on a toy and chew shopping spree, then give her two or three to play with at a time. Rotate the available toys every few days to keep things interesting for