To stop dog from chewing on inappropriate things around the house you have to understand his motivation for chewing in the first place.
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You should realize that there are numerous reasons why you must train your dog to limit his chewing to safe, appropriate items.
Most of all, it can be dangerous for your pet,he might chew on an electrical wire, for example. He could injure his mouth or internal organs if he swallows something he has chewed. Something that contains fiberglass for example, may not feel sharp, but would fill his mouth and throat with glass splinters. And of course, he could chew on something toxic. And of course, your belongings can be damaged in the process.
Despite how dangerous it can be to chew on these things, it seems to be irresistible to dogs. Why is that? There are a number of causes for chewing, and for inappropriate chewing in particular. All canines chew, instinctively, as a way to keep their jaws strong; of course, they themselves don’t know why they chew, only that it’s fun. Your understanding of this instinctive need is the key to successful training.
Unwanted chewing is created because it is the dogs natural instinct to chew, he simply doesnt realise that some things are ok and others are not. If instinct is the only reason you can see, then giving him appropriate chew toys will probably assist. Take away anything he isnt allowed to chew on and make him know that you are not happy, but praise him when he chooses one of his own toys. He will eventually understand what he should and what he should not chew.
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There are certain factors that make chewing worse, however, and they’ll require extra attention.
Just as human children teeth, and experience discomfort, so do puppies. Especially as his adult teeth begin to grow, a puppy’s jaws will ache and his gums will itch. Chewing soothes him both by exercising his jaw, and by taking his mind off the uncomfortable feelings. To help him feel better,and save your shoes from being gnawed on,buy him a puppy-teething toy. They can be filled with water and frozen, and are designed both to entertain your pup and make his mouth hurt less.
One more cause of chewing that is hard to stop is anxiety. Usually this anxiety is the result of loneliness or boredom. If he’s left by himself for a long time, or if you often confine him to a small space without any company or entertainment, your dog will naturally become anxious. To distract himself, he’ll find something to chew on. There is a solution by making sure that if he has to be left on his own for any length of time then make sure he has something to chew on other than your door frames. Think about getting a friend or a professional dog walker to help if he does have to be left.
To stop dog from chewing, consider why he does it.Provide alternative things to chew on and show him how to understand what he can chew on and what he cannot.
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