Puppy Chewing and Bad Behavior problems solved

Puppy Chewing and Bad Behavior problems solved

Puppy’s biting and mouthing helps your puppy find out what is good and not good for them. This mouthing; is a natural exploration of their world. Puppies also have teething problems not unlike babies. Puppies also need teething rings to help relieve sore gums.

Sometimes puppy chewing can become a major problem. My puppy would chew on everything hanging and dangling just out of his reach. He ate a TV remote control I left on a couch. He chewed up all my jogging shoes; my new leather shoes as well. He had a bad habit. He brought home some nice new shoes from the surrounding neighbor’s houses. I would not have minded really, unfortunately; he only brought one shoe home and never a pair?

Puppy chewing became a major problem for me. He chewed all my electrical extension cords. Luckily they were not switched on at the time. He ripped my clothes off the clothesline. His favorite game was chasing my revolving clothesline and he would jump up and grab an item flapping in the breeze.

He would literally swing on my clothing; hanging by his teeth. He thoroughly enjoyed himself; while tearing my clothes to shreds. Sometimes, you may need a dog behaviorist if puppy chewing escalates to more antisocial or even dangerous behavior.

Puppy chewing can be solved easily and quickly if caught early. A good idea is to puppy proof your home. Avoid puppy chewing your TV remote control; put it out of reach on top of your television set. Do not leave it on your favorite recliner like I did :) Put other things away in a draw to avoid damage from puppy chewing them.

The trick is to transfer puppy’s attention and aggression to a “chew toy” Nylabone chew toys are durable and last forever. When your puppy chews on something he or she should not- just give puppy a firm NO and transfer his or her attention to the new chew toy. When Puppy plays with and chews the toy, praise puppy lavishly. Have some teething rings available; freeze them and leave them in Puppy’s play area for chewing.

Also have a number of different shapes and sizes of chew toys handy for puppy to chew and counter boredom. Do not be too harsh and yell at your puppy or punish him or her for chewing. Again just a firm No! is all that it takes and give puppy a chew toy and praise puppy lavishly for chewing the toy Puppy will respond accordingly.

Beef shin and joint bones are a welcome treat for your puppy or dog. Never feed your dog or puppy, Chicken and pork bones. Chicken bones are too small and flexible; they break and sharp pointed bones are easily lodged in your dog or puppy’s throat and will cause choking and even death.

A hard rubber ball makes an indestructible chew toy. Cut small pockets in the side of the ball and insert some puppy treats. This is a sure fire method to get your puppy chewing on the toy. This method can be used as a reward system for training as well as good behavior. When puppy gives the desired response, reward your puppy or dog with a chew toy stuffed with some treats or titbits.

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Phil