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How to Stop Dogs from Chewing and Destroying your Furnitureby Steven MiddletonMost dogs have a need or natural desire to chew. This is because your dog is either nervous, bored, lonely or anxious. If you watch a litter of puppies you will notice they are always nipping and biting at each other. If you have young dogs around the 3 to 6 month range then they are teething. This is their outlet. So is chewing on your favorite pair of shoes or the leg of your coffee table. How do you prevent this behavior? First of all you must take control! Well just how do I do that? - Simple, start by doggy proofing your home. - But it's my home and I have it the way I want it. Even the most behaved dog, will chew sometimes. They just don't know better. You have to teach them what is okay to have and what is not, but you don't want to leave temptation lying around. Doggy proofing in simple housekeeping. If you don't want your pet chewing on it, then DON'T leave it out. This includes books, shoes, your glasses, remote controls, any small items like hair barrettes or that new music pod you just got. You should never leave food out where your little darling can reach it either. Make sure you garbage also has a cover. If they are young, you may need to start them off in an area of your home devoid of any type of temptation other than the chew toys you have gotten for them. This will help inforce what is theirs from the start. Never confuse your pet by playing tug-a-war with old socks or shoes. They will not know the difference between those new $100 loafers or that old bedroom shoe you were playing with last night. You need to provide them with items of interest. Get them a couple of new chew toys and rotate them around to keep their interest. Remember, dogs need to chew on something, you just have to direct them to what is acceptable. You also need to be active with you pet. Keeping them penned up all the time will just increase their need to explore and get into trouble because of lack of attention. If you can't spend time with them get a FISH. When you do catch them chewing on your favorite chair, interrupt them with a loud noise. Then get them their approved chew toy and reward them with positive praise for chewing on it. Just don't punish and walk away, you need to teach them what is theirs. Above all remember they have to learn first. If you would like more information on techniques and how to deal with your dogs behavior Click Here! |
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