Chewing is normal and healthy activity of dogs; it's part of their natural behavior.
This behavior though becomes destructive and annoying which is completely unnecessary because there are ways to stop them from chewing.
Owners must understand that their dogs may be chewing to sooth their sore teething gums, trying to relieve tension and anxiety, are bored, and they may be having dental problems.
Here are the top 5 ways to stop your dog from chewing: #1.
Dog-proof (chew-proof) your house.
This would be the first step in addressing your dog's chewing problem.
Put items you don't want destroyed far from their reach.
Common chewing targets in the home include books, shoes, garbage, eye wear, clothing, cell phones, remote controls, and small crunchy appliances like cameras.
Get a small cabinet to store your shoes for example.
If they can't see it, then he wouldn't touch it! So take control of the situation by not making the things you don't want destroyed available to your dog.
#2.
Refer your dog to your friendly veterinarian.
If you suspect that the chewing is due to dental problems, consult with your vet to get the dental problem corrected therefore stopping the chewing.
You can tell if your dog has a dental problem if it chews mainly on the side of its mouth, has noticeable tarter build up on the teeth, and it has bad breath.
They may even hesitate to eat even if they are hungry.
It's a good thing for dogs to be examined by a veterinarian to evaluate dental problems and stop them from chewing the wrong things.
#3.
Provide your dog with lots of tasty alternative stuff to chew on.
They are naturally curious with the things around your house that's why they chew anything they can.
If you leave them alone without any human supervision, give it a nice place to room around with plenty of toys to play with and chew.
Remember, most dogs need to chew; if she's a puppy her needs will be even more pronounced.
Go on a toy and chew shopping spree, then give her two or three to play with at a time.
Rotate the available toys every few days to keep things interesting for her.
#4.
Take your dog for a walk or play ball with him.
They get bored too and chewing is their way of expressing their boredom or loneliness.
Take them out for walks or play ball daily.
Give your dog variety of toys to chew on and play with to stop him from chewing things he is not supposed to chew.
You can also give him/her obedience training to learn more techniques to stop his chewing problems.
Boredom stimulates chewing and if you know how to give your dog the needed attention, destructive chewing can be avoided.
#5.
Praise your dog for doing the right thing.
When you are correcting him not to chew anything around the house or correcting any behavioral problems, giving praise or treats can stop him from chewing and it's other problems.
When you see your dog approaching an item he should not touch immediately say NO!, make a loud noise, or clap your hands.
Then immediately give him his tasty chew food or toys.
Using the word NO!, making a loud noise or clapping your hands repeatedly will give your dog the idea that his actions are inappropriate.
Remember that chewing is normal and healthy activity of dogs; it's their natural behavior.
Chewing though can become destructive and annoying which is completely unnecessary.
Owners must understand that their dogs may be chewing to sooth their sore teething gums, trying to relieve tension and anxiety, are bored, and they may be having dental problems.
The above list are the top 5 ways to help stop your dog from chewing.