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Stop Your Puppy From Chewing

How do you prevent a puppy from chewing?  Firstly, it is always important to check your puppy is healthy - there is a medical condition that can cause chewing in pups.  This illness is called Pica and causes your pet to eat non-food items in an attempt to deal with nausea. 

The next step involves understanding that, while chewing is a normal and healthy part of any pup's development, it has acceptable and unacceptable outlets.  Puppies learn about their world through chewing much the same as human children.  They use their senses to explore the new world, which lies before them and their tactile sense, and sense of taste is brought into play as they chew on various objects.  Much like human children, pups also need our protection from the dangers that lurk in their explorations.  Electrical cords, needles, poisonous houseplants and household chemicals, even chocolate, all pose very real threats to your pet.  It is your duty to protect the animal from these dangers.

Consistent training with the "NO" command can do this.  No is a word your dog should learn early and respond to instantly.  This one word has saved many dogs from many horrible fates.  The pup is trained by repeatedly using the "NO" command every time a situation occurs.  If you pet is caught chewing on your shoes, say "NO" in an affirmative tone and take the item from the animal.  Do not let it become a game of tug-o-war.  Rather, remove the item quickly or back up your "NO" with a spray from a water bottle, a loud clapping of the hands or a light but convincing tap on the nose.  This little diversion is usually enough to make a dog lose interest in whatever they may have been chewing on.  Also, do not give chase to an animal chewing on an undesirable selection of chew toy.  The will interpret this action to be a game and they will be most happy to play for hours on end.  Instead, calmly work your way towards the animal and then remove the object.   For items that are habitually mistreated, a chemical additive such as Bitter Apple may be in order to impart a foul taste to the item and make it unpalatable for the animal to chew on. 

You do not want to completely destroy your dogs urge to chew however, as this habit is healthy for them when exercised correctly.  Instead, offer them suitable objects for their chewing pleasure.  Perhaps a dog toy (for quieter households, remove any squeakers from the toy. )   Rope toys and crunchy dog biscuits provide good outlets for a dog's destructive behaviour and also help to keep up the oral hygiene of your pet.

Be aware that all animals are different.  Your dog may react differently than another dog in a given situation.  Some dogs develop aggressive stances upon attempts to remove an object from their possession.  If your dog becomes aggressive and territorial, then professional assistance is highly recommended to avoid further problems or biting.

With these simple suggestions, you can insure your pups' good health and the well being of your furniture.

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