Dogs chew - and every dog owners are aware of this fact. The smell and the appearance of a shoe, a sock or any other objects on the floor will be very interesting to the dog. The dog may have destroyed an antique furniture or has gnawed a large hole on an expensive carpet but these things can either be repaired or replaced. Chewing an electric wire or chewing and ingesting a poisonous substance can have dangerous and irreparable consequence like the death of the pet.
Dogs are very curious animals. Because they don't have hands, they explore the environment using their mouths. Dog proofing the house is a very important thing that a dog owner has to do. Teething puppies have the propensity to chew more because they need to soothe the sore gums thus owners have to be extra vigilant and ensure that no objects are left lying around.
It is not possible to supervise the dog all the time so you can at least minimize the potential destruction by keeping things off the floor and keeping closet doors closed. Dogs that have not yet learned the house rules must not be left free to roam inside the house. Confine the dog to a utility room, bathroom or a crate if it cannot be supervised for quite a while to prevent it from causing destruction. A dog owner has to introduce to the pet the things that can be chewed.
Old shoes and socks must not be given to dogs as toys. These are intelligent animals but don't expect them to have the ability to distinguish between his "toy shoe" and your expensive shoes. Encourage the dog to entertain himself by playing with safe toys. A Kong toy filled with the dog's favorite treat will keep the pet entertained for hours .
Separation anxiety, boredom, loneliness, excitement are some of the reasons for the dog's destructive chewing behavior. To prevent boredom provide the dog with regular mental and physical opportunities to exercise. As they say, a tired dog is a good dog. Substances such as bitter apple and cayenne can make an objects unappealing but an excessive chewer will turn its attention to other objects. To deal with this problem, an owner can make the dog undergo obedience training. Obedience training will not only turn the dog into a good canine citizen but also improve the ties between owner and pet.
Dogs are very curious animals. Because they don't have hands, they explore the environment using their mouths. Dog proofing the house is a very important thing that a dog owner has to do. Teething puppies have the propensity to chew more because they need to soothe the sore gums thus owners have to be extra vigilant and ensure that no objects are left lying around.
It is not possible to supervise the dog all the time so you can at least minimize the potential destruction by keeping things off the floor and keeping closet doors closed. Dogs that have not yet learned the house rules must not be left free to roam inside the house. Confine the dog to a utility room, bathroom or a crate if it cannot be supervised for quite a while to prevent it from causing destruction. A dog owner has to introduce to the pet the things that can be chewed.
Old shoes and socks must not be given to dogs as toys. These are intelligent animals but don't expect them to have the ability to distinguish between his "toy shoe" and your expensive shoes. Encourage the dog to entertain himself by playing with safe toys. A Kong toy filled with the dog's favorite treat will keep the pet entertained for hours .
Separation anxiety, boredom, loneliness, excitement are some of the reasons for the dog's destructive chewing behavior. To prevent boredom provide the dog with regular mental and physical opportunities to exercise. As they say, a tired dog is a good dog. Substances such as bitter apple and cayenne can make an objects unappealing but an excessive chewer will turn its attention to other objects. To deal with this problem, an owner can make the dog undergo obedience training. Obedience training will not only turn the dog into a good canine citizen but also improve the ties between owner and pet.
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