Imagine if you never train your big dog out of a nasty chewing habit!
Imagine the many pairs of shoes, the number of pieces of furniture he
would go through! You could walk in to your house a mess! As a
responsible dog owner, you need to find ways to stop your dogs chewing
before it turns into a complete nightmare! Here are some tips on how to
do it!
1. First, take your dog to the vet. Check if he doesnt have a chewing
disorder called Pica, where dogs tend to eat non dog items in order to
deal with nausea. If you can write off pica, you can move on to the next
step!
2. Understand that chewing is somewhat part of a dogs life. Its how he learns of the world around him. Be patient that he will someday grow out of it too!
3. Be firm when you say NO. When your dog starts chewing, say no in a loud, clear and stern voice. Your puppy will eventually understand the implication of the word! After you tell your dog no, take the item away from him! You can also back your no up with a spray from a spray bottle! Your dog will get startled and avoid chewing in the future!
4. Put a bit of Bitter Apple on a favorite chewing item. Bitter Apple is this chemical that gives off a nasty taste for your dog. The foul taste will be sure to turn him off the item.
5. Give your dogs chew toys to chew on, so they don;t turn on your other household items! Make sure the toys re amusing, interesting for your pet and most of all, safe for them too!
These simple tips should get your beloved dog to stop chewing!
2. Understand that chewing is somewhat part of a dogs life. Its how he learns of the world around him. Be patient that he will someday grow out of it too!
3. Be firm when you say NO. When your dog starts chewing, say no in a loud, clear and stern voice. Your puppy will eventually understand the implication of the word! After you tell your dog no, take the item away from him! You can also back your no up with a spray from a spray bottle! Your dog will get startled and avoid chewing in the future!
4. Put a bit of Bitter Apple on a favorite chewing item. Bitter Apple is this chemical that gives off a nasty taste for your dog. The foul taste will be sure to turn him off the item.
5. Give your dogs chew toys to chew on, so they don;t turn on your other household items! Make sure the toys re amusing, interesting for your pet and most of all, safe for them too!
These simple tips should get your beloved dog to stop chewing!