How to Stop Dog Chewing
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When you come home and your most prized possessions have been chewed up by your new puppy, it can really make you rethink your decision about getting a dogIt is often difficult to get angry at your dog as he stands there with his tail wagging right next to the destroyed item,and you certainly cannot punish them after the fact. It can also be something unreplaceable like your mail that has a check in it for money or tickets for the best show in town. Dog chewing is annoying but there are ways to get a handle on it so that you can have a positive relationship with your dog, not one filled with resentment. Chewing is a natural outlet for your dog and he will exercise this right to use his mouth even he is given free rein in which to do so.
It does no good to punish your dog for chewing behavior. Reinforcing positive behavior is a much more beneficial approach when you communicate with your dog Chewing is a natural activity for you dog It is up to you to teach your dog early on that there are certain places and certain items that are off limits when it comes to chewing When he has something else to do to occupy his time, he will not be so focused on chewing
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