Puppy Stop Chewing on My Shoes!
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.
To curb the chewing habit you need to puppy-proof your home. You may not like it, but keep puppy confined to areas of your home where puppy can’t get into too much trouble. Just like with a small child, don’t leave your puppy unattended – even when you are home. Invest in a baby gate to prevent him from wandering around if it becomes necessary.
Keep your important things out of puppys reach. End tables need to be free of magazines, books, and definitely the remote control. Make sure these things in higher places where puppy can’t reach to do your part to help puppy stay out of trouble. Don’t forget, if your puppy gets a hold of small objects like marbles or little toy pieces, he could choke while chewing on them! Be sure these small things are picked up and out of puppy’s reach at all times to keep your puppy safe.
Puppies get so excited at times and when puppy is excited, he chews – a lot. This is puppy’s way of releasing his pent up energy. Keep in mind that your puppy doesn’t know when he’s done something wrong unless you tell him. When puppy does chew on your belongings, resist the urge to spank him. Good puppy owners know that their puppy has chewed up something, that he may very well be responding to your behavior. When you leave and make a big deal out of it, puppy will get all worked up. Puppy doesn’t know the proper way to release his excitement, so, puppy chews.
Consider investing in some puppy chew toys. Puppy chew toys give your puppy something appropriate to chew on as opposed to your shoes. Nylon rope puppy toys help to keep puppy’s teeth clean while he is chewing his heart out.
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.
