How to Stop Dog From Chewing By Examining The Why
December 26th, 2009
Stop dog from chewing by considering why he has started to do it.
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Anyone has to think this through as chewing can seriously harm a dog if it isn’t controlled.
Primarily it can be dangerous, particularly if he chooses an electrical wire for example. Other items could cause injury to his mouth, or digestive system. Something that contains fiberglass for example, may not feel sharp, but would fill his mouth and throat with glass splinters. And of course, he could chew on something toxic. And of course, your belongings can be damaged in the process.
Despite how dangerous it can be to chew on these things, it seems to be irresistible to dogs. Why is that? There are a number of causes for chewing, and for inappropriate chewing in particular. All canines chew, instinctively, as a way to keep their jaws strong; of course, they themselves don’t know why they chew, only that it’s fun. Your understanding of this instinctive need is the key to successful training.
Destructive chewing is caused because of your dogs instinct to chew coupled with an inability to choose what is and what isnt acceptable to chew on. If instinct is the only reason you can see, then giving him appropriate chew toys will probably assist. Give him praise when he chews one of his toys and if he chooses something that is not acceptable then take if off him in no uncertain terms. Your dog will learn what he is and what he is not allowed to chew.
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There are certain factors that make chewing worse, however, and they’ll require extra attention.
Just as human children teeth, and experience discomfort, so do puppies. Especially as his adult teeth begin to grow, a puppy’s jaws will ache and his gums will itch. Chewing soothes him both by exercising his jaw, and by taking his mind off the uncomfortable feelings. To help him feel better,and save your shoes from being gnawed on,buy him a puppy-teething toy. They can be filled with water and frozen, and are designed both to entertain your pup and make his mouth hurt less.
Anxiety caused by boredom or being left alone for long periods can also lead to your dog chewing. If he’s left by himself for a long time, or if you often confine him to a small space without any company or entertainment, your dog will naturally become anxious. To distract himself, he’ll find something to chew on. There is a solution by making sure that if he has to be left on his own for any length of time then make sure he has something to chew on other than your door frames. Consider getting someone to take him for walks if he does have to be left.
To stop dog from chewing, think about why he might be doing it.Give him something else to chew on and over time demonstrate what he can and cannot chew.He will learn.
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