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Dog
Chewing Problems
 One
of the most bothersome problems about
young puppies is their tendency to
chew on things that were never meant
to withstand puppy teeth. Many dog
owners arrived home to see their favorite
shoes in shreds or their favorite
book with missing pages.
Puppies
go through a period when they need
to chew. However, this should not
happen more than a few times otherwise
the dog will continue chewing personal
items until the dog owner tells him
otherwise.
The
best method in teaching your dog not
to chew on your personal items is
to provide the dog with his own chewing
objects; such as bones and rubber
toys. Make sure the rubber toys are
hard enough to give his teeth some
resistance. It is not a good idea
to give the dog objects similar to
your personal items such as an old
shoe! The puppy can not discriminate
between the old shoe and your favorite
pair.
Should
you notice the dog starting to chew
on objects that are not his chewing
toys; a loud noise such as dropping
a chain on the floor will distract
him and follow up with the firm "no".
Avoid giving the dog the impression
that you are throwing the chain at
him; this will only cause the dog
to become fearful.
You
may have to spend some time waiting
around for the dog to start chewing
again, but take the time. Be ready
to make crashing noises and your verbal
command of "No!"
For
the dog that dislikes being left alone
and resorts to chewing after you leave
the house you can begin training him
by putting him in a room by himself
with a few tempting chewable objects.
Pop in on him frequently and begin
training should he be chewing on the
bait objects. This will eventually
condition him to your absence.
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