Things You'll Need:
- Appropriate chew toys
- Dog Crate
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Step 1
One effective training tip is to have an acceptable chew toy or other item readily available at all times to substitute for the “bad” item you catch the puppy chewing. Anytime you catch the puppy chewing something you don’t want him to, calmly replace that item with a chew toy. If the puppy tries to bite your fingers, place the chew toy in his mouth. Don’t use any type of old clothing or old socks for the puppies chew toy. This will only confuse him in the process of teaching him what is acceptable to chew, and what is not.
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Step 2
Another effective tip If you see your puppy chewing something he shouldn’t is to make a sharp sound like a yip a bark, a loud “no”, or even a loud clap of your hands to get his attention. Then, replace the item with an acceptable chew toy. Always use the same sound when you catch him, so he will always associate that sound as a demand to stop. Never hit or slap the puppy to get his attention. If you see the puppy choose an appropriate item to chew on, be sure to pet and praise him.
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Step 3
Some dogs chew because they are lonely or bored. Make sure you exercise and play with your puppy daily. A good game to play, that will also reinforce the non-chewing training, is to fill an area with acceptable and forbidden items. Watch the puppy, and when he chooses a forbidden item, use your sound (the yip, “no” or clap) and remove the item from him and replace with an acceptable chew toy. When he chooses an appropriate item, pet and praise him. Spending ten minutes a day, playing this game with your new puppy, will teach him quickly, and reinforce the other training you are providing.
