Monday, November 5, 2012

Effective Tips On How To Control Bulldog Chewing

By Nettie MacArthur


Having a bulldog as a pet is fun and interesting. The dog, however, may occasionally cause some problems. Bulldog chewing is one of the most common problems that most of the pet owners experience.

Chewing for a dog is normal but there are times when it may get out of hand. The dog uses chewing to communicate and puppies are fond of this especially during teething. They are curious about teeth and that is why they will try it on different things.

Chewing is particularly rampant when the dog is a puppy. If the dog is still excessively chewing past a specific age it could be an indicator of other problems affecting it. The owner should try to determine what is affecting the dog early enough.

Excessive and uncontrolled chewing by a dog can lead to very many problems for the owner. The dog if not trained will not know what it should and should not chew. This will lead to the dog chewing everything in the room. This will be expensive to the owner because an individual will have to buy new items which are expensive and may not have been in ones budget. The dog chews many things such as furniture which may be expensive to repair or replace.

Toys have proven to be effective in dealing with this problem. Many people recommend the use of toys to deal with the issue. There are many toys that are available in the market that have been made specifically for the dog. They have been made with this intention in mind and are able to successfully serve their purpose. The toys are long lasting and have been manufactured by materials that can withstand the chewing. The toys are effective and will prevent the dog from chewing other things by keeping them occupied.

A crate can be used to limit the movement of the pet. This is effective especially when the owner is not around. Some dogs are very tricky and will not chew on property until when the owner is not around. The use of a crate is a temporary solution of dealing with this problem.

If the issue is not handled properly it may become problematic to the owner. A person should first determine the cause and then choose the most effective way of training it. An individual should be determined, persistent and ready to train the dog so as to stop bulldog chewing at all costs.




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