How can I get my 13 week old Labrador from chewing stuff in the house?

Answer 1

Crate him when you are not able to watch him. You should never leave a pup unsupervised.

Answer 2

He is teething and this can last up to two yrs. So, keeping the dog confined when not home and give it chew toys, nothing it will choke on. Give larger rawhide bones and milk bones and then when you are home play with the dog and get him used to playing with His toys, not your furniture. They have to chew to relieve the pain and to help the teeth come through the gums. So, this is the hardest time for training, getting to know and getting through the teething time. Some dogs aren't 2 yrs. at it but, they can be.They loose baby teeth and get big teeth as they grow into them which takes 1-2 yrs. So, give the baby his own chew toys that are safe and confinement. It's a huge responsibility having a dog but a large breed takes a lot of patience and attention. Remember it's not bad behavior until you have trained him and given him choices and he doesn't know what is ok and what isn't right now and will take a while to learn. Have patience and perseverance. Good luck.

Answer 3

Using a crate to protect the pup from itself is a great start. (You wouldn't let a baby or toddler move unsupervised through your home.) Pick one or two toys that don't look or taste like things you don't want your pup to chew. Kongs or Gummibones are great toys that can stand up well to teething. Give lots of praise and attention when pup chews, picks up or brings you these allowed chew toys. Teeth should be in by 6 months but teething isn't the only reason dogs chew. They like it, they experience their world orally (since they are walking on their hands) so good habits now will last a lifetime. Labs do tend to take a bit longer to stop acting like toddlers but with good consistent praise for the right actions they learn quickly. And they have great attitudes toward life in general. They do need lots of fun activity to be happy when they are youngsters.

Answer 4

Labs and retrievers are the worst when it comes to puppy chewing. I take it the pup isnt chewing while your watching. Therefore, I would say keep the pup confined while you are unable to keep an eye on it crate, enclosure. what ever.... Also, provide the pup with suitable chew toys, balls and Kong with peanut butter inside to keep it occupied when alone. The dog needs to chew to break through new teeth. Teething is actually a painful but necessary stage it must go through. Train your dog there are certain things it may chew on and others it can not. Training is your job. Good luck.

Answer 5

Well, the first problem is he is naturally attuned to chewing. Afterall, he is a retriever breed. They chew the worst.

When he chews something he isn't supposed to chew, take it from him, but quickly replace it with something he is supposed to chew. As you take the wrong object, say no, firmly, but not loudly. The tone you use now to train him is the same tone you'll always have to use...and then when you replace it, tell him good boy.

Get a crate. While you are out, crate your puppy. Not only does it make less doody on the floor, but the house will survive his puppyhood far better if he's crated, unable to chew things. Our Lab ate his owner's bathroom wall before we got him at 6 months old. There is absolutely NO wall. Just a curtain now...

The good news is now he only plays with "his" toys.

Yours will too...good luck.

Answer 6

I had that same problem. One thing you might get them is raw hide bones,they love those. there is also something from petco you can get. it' s a rubber ball of some kind and they can chew on it for hours and never destroy it. Just make sure the dog has plenty of chew toys, raw hide bones. I would scold my dog and show him what he did and say no in a very powerful tone. The tone of voice can also help with the dog. If you have to leave the dog have something old of yours that he can lay on with your scent on it. But it is hard to get them to stop chewing but eventually they will.

Answer 7

Lots of retriever rolls. I have a chocolate lab. She was let go in the park and abandoned. She was very nervous about when we would leave, i think she thought she was going to be abandomed again. You should not let him/her eat when u are not there. Give her/him one to chew awhile before you leave, then take the roll away. Tell the same words each time. Letting it know you will be back. Then give love and praise when you do come home. This lets it know you missed it. Then you graduate to the no word. GOD BLESS YOU! [e-mail]

Answer 8

I had the same problem Its Tough I fell for you But theres Not an really effective way to good about it just let them grow out of it but i would suggest you buying chew toys or raw hide treats that would have to be the best way to go about it

Answer 9

LOL
You have a ways to go I'm afraid ;)
The only way is through substitution, and by being consistent.
If all you do is take something away from the pup and tell it "no". you will have a long row to hoe. So take the object away from the pup saying "no", but immediately say "here" as you hand the pup what it is allowed to chew on.

Answer 10

Usually dog’s chew when they are teething. Teething causes irritation based on what the dog chews. When the growing teeth pierce your dog’s gums, it causes an unusual feeling and is a painful experience. To overcome this pain, the dog will chew anything. Your dog may also develop food habits due to chewing. Psychologically, dogs chew to relieve stress and anxiety


Provide chew toys to your puppy to keep him away from the things you don’t want him to chew. You should also keep his sleeping and playing areas clear of anything you do not want him to chew. Chew toys are healthier and helps keep your dog’s teeth strong, clean and free of plaque. You should be creative when training your dog not to chew. One solution is to use hollow chew toys and fill it with your dog’s favorite treat as reward.


Place his chew toys directly in front of him to introduce them to him and encourage him to chew on them.

Praise your dog whenever he chews the “right” thing like his chew toys. This helps your dog differentiate between he things he can chew and those he cannot.


Use crate training to control your dog’s chewing habits. Whenever your dog is alone in the house, you should leave him in crate to prevent him from chewing anything other than his chew toys.


Vary your dog’s choice of chew toys. Like people dogs do get bored with the same toys. Therefore, keep a variety of chew toys for him.


Prevent your dog from chewing your furniture by using anti-chew spray. This spray sends out a strong smell but is not harmful to your dog. Talk more to your veterinarian about these sprays if you cannot keep out things you do not want the dog to chew out of his reach.

Answer 11

Common problem. Labby is bored and teething. He/she needs to be physically exercised (run) and have healthy chew toys available, reward good behavior instantly. You may have to kennel up if he starts chewing electrical cords.