Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Some Basic Tips To Stop Puppy Chewing

By Sandy Rutherforde


Puppies are usually a fantastic addition to every home. Even so, deciding to bring a puppy home can be a major commitment. Puppies demand quite a bit of attention and time. There are lots of challenges to overcome when raising a pup. As cute and adorable as they can be, there are plenty of bad behaviors which may evolve if not trained appropriately. Certainly one of the most typical issues with new puppies is chewing. Listed here are some useful methods to battle puppy chewing.

First of all, it is vital to be certain there are lots of toys which are devoted to the puppy. Making sure the puppy has his or her own toys to chew on will help to eliminate undesirable destruction of items such as furnishings and shoes. Nonetheless, you must train the puppy to utilize its very own chew toys and not the couch.

When you are teaching your dog to use his or her chew toys, it can be quite important to offer them praise when they are doing so. If they are chewing on something that is not acceptable, they must be reprimanded. Once they know what they've done is undesirable, immediately give them their toy and then praise them. This will train them to chew on their personal toys.

In a few instances, even if there are lots of puppy chewing toys, they will nonetheless continue to chew on your things. In these situations there are actually sprays available at virtually any pet shop to help stop them from chewing on unwanted things. These types of sprays are usually sour or bitter apple or pepper based. These sprays are natural and will not harm your pet or furniture.

It's also vital to promote good habits with the puppy. One particular technique to accomplish this is by playing with your puppy and his or her toys. Additionally it is very important for them to like their toys. This will encourage them to have fun with their toys and chew on them. Chew bones are always a favorite of these little guys. Not only do they taste good, but they're in addition healthy for your puppy's teeth and good for their breath. It's every bit as important to make certain you do not encourage bad habits. For example, offering your dog a chew toy that looks like a foot or a shoe is similar to something they're not supposed to chew.

These are a few basic strategies which may be used to fight the problems with puppy chewing. With some time and devotion it is possible to teach your dog not to chew on your furniture or other possessions. Using love and dedication, your puppy will develop into a wonderful companion.




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