Every dog owner would know that their pets are real good at chewing. Leave a slipper or a shoe lying around and the dog will sink its teeth on these objects in no time. The dog may have destroyed an antique furniture or has gnawed a large hole on an expensive carpet but these things can either be repaired or replaced. Objects that were destroyed because of the dog's excessive chewing can be replaced but a dog's life lost because it has chewed an electric wire or chewed and ingested poisonous substances will be lost forever.
Dogs, especially puppies are inherently curious. As they don't have hands, they love to put things in their mouths to investigate their surroundings. Dog proofing the house is one of the measures a dog owner has to do to ensure the safety of the pet. Teething puppies have the propensity to chew more because they need to soothe the sore gums thus owners have to be extra vigilant and ensure that no objects are left lying around.
Supervising the dog at all times will not be possible especially for a busy pet parent thus to minimize the destruction, all belongings that can be destroyed must be kept out of the dog's reach. It is never wise to leave a dog that has not yet learned its manners alone. Confine the dog to a utility room, bathroom or a crate if it cannot be supervised for quite a while to prevent it from causing destruction. To prevent destructive chewing your job will be to train the dog what things can be chewed.
This means that old shoes and cast off socks must not be introduced to dogs as toys. Although intelligent animals, dogs have no capability to understand which shoe or sock can be chewed and which items cannot be chewed and played with. Encourage the dog to entertain himself by playing with safe toys. Kong toys filled with tasty treats will not only entertain the dog but also develop the dog's fascination for toys .
The dog's destructive chewing behavior can be the result of boredom, separation anxiety and loneliness. To prevent boredom provide the dog with regular mental and physical opportunities to exercise. Physical exertion will tire out the dog and bushed dogs are commonly well behaved dogs. Sprays and substances used to make an object unappealing to dog can work for a time but will not modify the dog's destructive behavior. It is imperative for an owner to train the pet. While obedience training can modify the dog's destructive behavior the training sessions will strengthen the bond between owner and pet.
Dogs, especially puppies are inherently curious. As they don't have hands, they love to put things in their mouths to investigate their surroundings. Dog proofing the house is one of the measures a dog owner has to do to ensure the safety of the pet. Teething puppies have the propensity to chew more because they need to soothe the sore gums thus owners have to be extra vigilant and ensure that no objects are left lying around.
Supervising the dog at all times will not be possible especially for a busy pet parent thus to minimize the destruction, all belongings that can be destroyed must be kept out of the dog's reach. It is never wise to leave a dog that has not yet learned its manners alone. Confine the dog to a utility room, bathroom or a crate if it cannot be supervised for quite a while to prevent it from causing destruction. To prevent destructive chewing your job will be to train the dog what things can be chewed.
This means that old shoes and cast off socks must not be introduced to dogs as toys. Although intelligent animals, dogs have no capability to understand which shoe or sock can be chewed and which items cannot be chewed and played with. Encourage the dog to entertain himself by playing with safe toys. Kong toys filled with tasty treats will not only entertain the dog but also develop the dog's fascination for toys .
The dog's destructive chewing behavior can be the result of boredom, separation anxiety and loneliness. To prevent boredom provide the dog with regular mental and physical opportunities to exercise. Physical exertion will tire out the dog and bushed dogs are commonly well behaved dogs. Sprays and substances used to make an object unappealing to dog can work for a time but will not modify the dog's destructive behavior. It is imperative for an owner to train the pet. While obedience training can modify the dog's destructive behavior the training sessions will strengthen the bond between owner and pet.
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