2007-01-18 07:12:47 · 12 answers · asked by joy g 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Make sure he has plenty of toys to keep him occupied. Nylabone works really well, especially when puppies are teething. Kongs are also great chew toys and they're virtually indestructible.
2007-01-18 07:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by dolfingrrl928 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for all dogs to chew, not just puppies. It stimulates good oral health. Puppies will chew because it feels nice and a lot of time just because they are bored.
When your puppy chews on things that he isn't supposed to, you should correct him immediately. Do it in a way that he can understand, in his language (like run at him and growl).
Make chewing an uncomfortable, unenjoyable experience.
Provide him with things that he CAN chew as well and praise him for chewing those things. Make those nice experiences.
Lastly, make sure he gets exercise. At least 30 min to 1 hour a day. This could be playing or training. A happy, exercised dog will be too tired to chew from boredom. This last one will keep him from other mischeif as well...like digging.
2007-01-18 16:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by Pinzon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to train your puppy what it can chew. When you see your puppy chewing something inappropriate, IMMEDIATELY give him one of chew toys. You must be consistent about this, so that your puppy will realize what he can and cannot chew. Be sure to supervise him and don't leave him unattended. I have a one-year old dog and used this technique very successfully.
Also, using something like Bitter Apple may be helpful. You spray it on items and it has a terrible taste. This will help reinforce what items are not for chewing.
I would also strong recommend crating your puppy when you go out. This will keep him out of trouble. I would suggest placing some toys and a piece of clothing with your scent on it to keep him happy while he's in his crate. The crate creates a strong sense of safety since it simulates what a den would be like out in the wild.
2007-01-18 15:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by Jen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy is chewing on everything because, he's teething. All puppies go through this stage. What really helps with my three 4 month old chihuahuas, is these chew toys: Kongs, Nylabones and Stuffed Toys, keeps them occupied! Also, keep anything dangerous he can get into out of his reach, including any kind of electrical cords they can chew on. He'll outgrow it in time.
2007-01-18 15:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by Chihuahua Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend crate training. You can have the puppy in the crate when you can't watch him all the time, so your things won't get chewed when you can't supervise. It works well for potty training too. When the puppy is out of the crate, make sure that you supervise him all thw time and he has lots of his own toys available. If you catch him chewing on something he shouldn't, take it away and substitute a toy. Here is a site that can help:
http://www.perfectpaws.com/crt.html
2007-01-18 15:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies need to chew as it relieves the teething irritations, exercises their "hand", and contributes to an overall sense of well-being. Get some rawhide chews to gnaw on. Let him chew on an old leather glove with your hand inside. It will be a game for him and promote bonding with you. Place anything you don't want him to chew out of his range. If he chews something you really didn't want him to, try to resist the urge to scold or punish. After all. without something that is his to chew on, accidents will happen. Be patient, be loving and you'll have a happy puppy. You'll be happy, too.
2007-01-18 15:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a crate for training and to put your pup in while you can't supervise him. Provide plenty of treats your pup CAN chew on. The crate helps to prevent bad habits from forming due to the pup grabbing things it shouldn't have. Kongs, Nylabones, Denta Stix, balls that squeak, dog toys that are sturdy, all these are good things to have for the pup to chew on.
When my last dog got all her new teeth is when her chewing was the worst and when she discovered the wall and put a hole in it. I had to go back to the crate for a bit when I couldn't supervise and also sprayed her mouth with "Yuck mouth" when I caught her doing it.
All three of my dogs are 100 percent safe from chewing anything they shouldn't now. The last one I got was the worst chewer. Crate training helped a lot.
2007-01-18 15:39:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure it has alot of chew bones and toys, put up any thing that you don't want chewed on, until the chew stage is over,or you can crate the puppy while you are gone
2007-01-18 15:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies love to chew on things.. Thats how you can tell that there teething:) But lots of toys... So that she dont chew on one of your stuff....
2007-01-18 15:33:17 · answer #9 · answered by Proud Army Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have toys for him to chew on, then you have been asking for him to chew on your stuff so get him some fabric sqeeky toys and some rawhide chews and then that way he will keep his t-e-E-t-h, off of your stuff, you should have known that puppies chew on anything that they can get their little mouths on.
2007-01-18 15:59:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋