What will stop my dog chewing

Helpline trainers hear often: Why does my dog chew up our things when he has dozens of his very own wonderful toys all over the place? The question is usually about a young puppy , but it could be regarding an older dog who inexplicably got it into her head to be naughty after months of perfect behavior. Certain items are especially appealing: eyeglasses, books, cell phones, television remotes, pillows and upholstery.

Plastic is wonderfully chewy and when it is imbibed with our smell because we hold onto these things constantly, it can be irresistible. Nothing is off limits to puppies. They have a mouthful of shiny new teeth, and they need appropriate puppy toys to use them on. By around 6 months of age, they have their adult teeth and the need to chew abates, but boredom can give them a reason to take up the habit again.

Puppies, just like human toddlers, need a completely puppy-proof area , either a dog crate or pet gated room. Teaching tricks is a good way to give your pup appropriate outlets. If ugly winter weather keeps you inside, play indoor dog games with him. Fetch, hide and seek, and tug-of-war played correctly are great fun and exercise for both of you. Providing quality food at regular intervals should prevent your puppy from feeling compelled to supplement its diet with a shoe. For additional pain relief, stuff a Wobbler Kong with a treat and freeze it — the cool helps numb teething pains.

Visit your local Greencross Vets for a puppy dental checkup to make sure all their teeth are grow in properly before their permanent adult teeth set in.

All Rights Reserved. Your puppy is chewing all your favourite shoes and your furniture is covered in drool. There is a solution. Why is my puppy chewing? Book a vet. Much like human infants, puppies go through a stage when they lose their baby teeth and experience pain as their adult teeth come in.

This intensified chewing phase usually ends by six months of age. Some recommend giving puppies ice cubes, special dog toys that can be frozen or frozen wet washcloths to chew, which might help numb teething pain.

Although puppies do need to chew on things, gentle guidance can teach your puppy to restrict chewing to appropriate objects, like his own toys. Normal Chewing Behavior Chewing is a perfectly normal behavior for dogs of all ages. Both wild and domestic dogs spend hours chewing bones.

This activity keeps their jaws strong and their teeth clean. Dogs love to chew on bones, sticks and just about anything else available. They chew for fun, they chew for stimulation, and they chew to relieve anxiety.

While chewing behavior is normal, dogs sometimes direct their chewing behavior toward inappropriate items. Both puppies and adult dogs should have a variety of appropriate and attractive chew toys. Dogs need to learn what is okay to chew and what is not.

They need to be taught in a gentle, humane manner.