Stop Puppy Chewing!

How to Stop Puppy Chewing right now!

How to Stop Puppy Chewing 

Puppies are the most adorable of pets, but when they start to chew everything in sight, even the cutest puppy can seem like the devil incarnate!

However with a few simple tips, you can stop puppy chewing quite easily.

Puppy Chewing is totally natural. Your puppy communicates with his mouth. He will explore all new textures and tastes, and most of all, your puppy will be teething.

Dogs are like babies when they start teeting, unfortunately, your puppy will probably chew everything in sight.

Fix Puppy Chewing

To solve chewing problems is relatively simple. The following tips will enable you to eliminate inappropriate chewing.

1. Manage the Environment

A puppy can only chew items that he can get to. Puppy proof your home by putting away anything within reach that he could chew on. Use a bitter spray on items that can't be moved.

2. Provide Him with Toys

Interactive toys, such as Kong Toys, will keep his attention and provide him with an appropriate item to chew on. (Try adding slices of cheese or peanut butter to make it more enjoyable for him.)

3. Crate/Playpen

Use a crate or playpen when you can't supervise your puppy. He can't chew items he can't get to (yes, this is a theme). Keep an eye on him when he's out and make him earn access to the house. Most disasters occur when an untrained puppy is left unattended.

4. Keep it Simple (Avoid Similar Items)

No socks, shoes, etc. as chew toys. Anything that is or that resembles items you don't want him to chew should not be used as a toy.

5. Reward the Right Behaviors

Reward him for chewing on appropriate items. Praise and attention reinforce the behavior, making it more likely that he will do that in the future.

6. Don't Punish after the Fact

If you come home and discover that he chewed up something he should not have, roll up a newspaper and thump yourself on the head. He can only chew items he has access to. Did you give him free run of the house? Stop doing that.

7. Trade a Toy

If you catch him in the act, trade him an appropriate toy and then praise him for chewing on it. Don't waste time scolding him; there are limitless items he shouldn't chew on - teach him what to do instead of constantly correcting him for guessing wrong.

Solving chewing problems is relatively easy. The most important thing is to set him up to succeed. Control the environment, provide appropriate toys, and show him what he should do.

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