Author: Russell Brown
Your puppy loves to chew. He will chew on just about anything he
can sink his little puppy teeth into. Puppy's chewing can cost you big
bucks when you try to replace all your chewed up goods, too.
Thankfully, with a few simple tricks and tips, you can get puppy
chewing his toys - and not YOUR socks.
Everyone is entertained when watching a playful puppy chew on a sock.
That puppy-tail wagging as they do that little puppy-growl, chewing
like crazy until that sock lies in itty-bitty pieces on the floor.
Thing is, puppy suddenly becomes a lot less entertaining when it is
YOUR sock he is chewing on, doesn't he? One of the largest costs
incurred by puppy owners is from replacing chewed up stuff. It never
fails, puppy will chew the most when you either aren't looking or you
aren't home.
To curb the chewing habit you need to puppy-proof your home. You may
not like it, but keep puppy confined to areas of your home where puppy
can't get into too much trouble. Just like with a small child, don't
leave your puppy unattended - even when you are home. Invest in a baby
gate to prevent him from wandering around if it becomes necessary.
Keep your important things out of puppys reach. End tables need to be
free of magazines, books, and definitely the remote control. Make sure
these things in higher places where puppy can't reach to do your part
to help puppy stay out of trouble. Don't forget, if your puppy gets a
hold of small objects like marbles or little toy pieces, he could choke
while chewing on them! Be sure these small things are picked up and out
of puppy's reach at all times to keep your puppy safe.
Puppies get so excited at times and when puppy is excited, he chews - a
lot. This is puppy's way of releasing his pent up energy. Keep in mind
that your puppy doesn't know when he's done something wrong unless you
tell him. When puppy does chew on your belongings, resist the urge to
spank him. Good puppy owners know that their puppy has chewed up
something, that he may very well be responding to your behavior. When
you leave and make a big deal out of it, puppy will get all worked up.
Puppy doesn't know the proper way to release his excitement, so, puppy
chews.
Get your puppy a chew toy or ten. When he must chew, at least he will
chew on something that is meant for chewing. Nylon rope puppy toys help
to clean puppy's teeth while he is releasing his emotional energy.
Don't forget, if you stay calm, puppy will most likely stay calm, too.
Try to resist the urge to make a big deal to puppy when you are
leaving. When you come home, forget the dramatics, and be as calm as
you possibly can.
Puppies are so adorable and can be very excitable animals. The very
excitement that makes puppy adorable also makes puppy chew on
everything in sight. To help stop puppy chewing, stay calm around your
puppy as much as possible. With consist effort on your part, training
your puppy to only chew on his puppy chew toys will be obtained.
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