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How Can I Stop Puppy From Chewing?
Every puppy loves to chew and they will chew on anything they can get their little puppy teeth into. Puppy owners know all-too-well that puppy's chewing can cost big bucks as you try to repair damaged furniture and replace your personal belongings. With a few simple tricks and some basic puppy training tips, you can keep your puppy's teeth out of your things.
Puppies are just so cute. Is there anyone who is not entertained when a puppy chews on a sock? They wags their little tail, do that little puppy-growl, and then chews like crazy until that sock lies in tiny shreds on the floor. However, puppy suddenly becomes a lot less cute when it is YOUR sock he is chewing on, doesn't he? The largest cost incurred by all puppy owners has got to be from replacing or repairing chewed up stuff. Without fail, puppy will chew the most when you either aren't home or you aren't looking.
Stopping puppy from chewing is a process that starts with puppy-proofing your home. Puppy needs boundries so try and keep him confined to parts of your home where he can't get into too much trouble. Puppies are like little children - you wouldn't leave your toddler unattended - don't leave your puppy unattended, either. Plan to buy a baby gate to keep your puppy from wandering around the house without being watched.
Keep your valuables and collectibles out of puppys reach. Coffee tables need to be free of magazines, books, and yes, even the remote control. Store these things in higher places where puppy can't reach. Don't forget, if your puppy gets a hold of marbles, coins, or other small objects, he could choke while chewing on them! Be sure these small things are picked up and out of puppy's reach at all times.
Puppies can get very excited and I know my puppy seems to chew more when they he is all worked up. It is a way of releasing pent up energy. He doesn't know that he has done anything wrong unless you tell him so. If puppy does chew on stuff in the house, resist the urge to spank him. Your puppy may very well be responding to your behavior with his chewing. Leaving and entering the house showing a lot of emotion (waving wildly at puppy) will get puppy all worked up. Puppy doesn't know what to do with his heightened emotional level, so, he chews.
Invest in many types of puppy chew toys. Puppy chew toys give puppy something safe to chew on. You may have seen those nylon rope puppy toys in stores. These are great! These puppy chew toys help to keep puppy's teeth clean while he is chewing to his hearts content.
Always remember, if you stay calm, puppy will stay calm, too. Try to resist the urge to make a big deal to puppy when you are leaving. When you come home, forget the dramatics, and be as calm as you possibly can.
Puppies are highly-excitable animals. This excitement can cause that adorable puppy of yours to chew on everything in sight. To avoid destruction, stay calm around your puppy and remember; this too shall pass. With consist behavior and discipline, training your puppy to only chew on his chew toys will pay off.
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Russell Brown is a long-time dog fanatic who shares all his free puppy training tips and special puppy housetraining tips at his website.
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