How to Keep a Puppy From Chewing

Keeping a puppy from chewing your valuable possessions can be a very difficult job! Puppies are going to chew, it is just a given. They chew from boredom, they chew from teething and they will chew just for the fun of it. There are ways to discourage this very disturbing behavior, I will share my tips within this article. In the meantime take heart, once your puppy reaches adulthood, it will no longer have that uncontrollable desire to chew.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• lots of puppy chew toys
• patience

1. Buy chew toys for your puppy and present them to your puppy in a way that makes the puppy think he/she is receiving a very special treat, that is theirs alone.

2. Buy bones and raw hide treats for your puppy to chew.

3. When you witness your puppy chewing an item that is not acceptable, reprimand the puppy in a strong voice, to let him/her know that you are displeased with that behavior. Then give the puppy a chew toy or bone. In this manner the puppy will learn what is his/her property and what it is allowed to chew.

4. Be patient. Your puppy will soon learn what is expected of him/her and what displeases you. A puppy/dog loves unconditionally, they only want to please. The chewing will stop once the puppy learns that you dislike that particular habit.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep personal items such as shoes, socks, purses and clothing out of the puppies reach, until the puppy knows what is acceptable to chew.
• Having a puppy in your home is a lot like having a child. You have to take precautions to keep the puppy safe. Some things that might be laying around might be harmful or even deadly if the puppy chews or ingests certain objects.
• Keep electrical cords and wires out of the puppies reach to minimize danger to your puppy should he/she decide to chew on these potentially deadly items.

[Malzeke]

on 1/2/2009 Yes, our puppy chews almost everything. Good tips.

[jonandshan]

on 12/31/2008 We are getting a puppy today! I'm actually really nervous about having our first dog. Thanks for these tips.

[Doodlebugs]

on 12/21/2008 Five stars. Positive reinforcement is the best way to train an puppy and they really NEED something to chew on. PS, welcome the the Older Articles Group!!

[rorsich]

on 12/20/2008 Aww he's so cute!! Is that your dog?? I love him!!!

Great article - we had to put hot sauce on the bottom of our bedroom door to keep her from chewing it. LOL

5*s!