3 Tips to Fix Dog Chewing Problems

By Danny Orsen

Everybody loves their dog. However, if you are pulling your hair out to try and fix its chewing problems, here are a few tips to help!

1.How old is your dog?
Dog chewing problems are natural behavior if the dog is a puppy. While the dog is teething, the red flags shouldn't really go up unless it is being extremely destructive. Generally speaking, dogs will grow out of its bad chewing habits. However, if your dog is older, it could be a sign either be a behavior or a nutritional problem. If that's the case, it would be smart to try either a new dog food, or look into training.

2.Dogs need attention
The hardest part of fixing a dog's chewing problems is treating the symptoms, but first you have to pinpoint what is causing it! Most dogs that are fully grown chew out of boredom. Even if the dog has a high intelligence level, it will chew because it has nothing better to do. Also, dogs with high energy will chew for similar reasons; they have nowhere to use all that excitement and energy! Usually, the household schedule and work schedule will clash with the dog's want and need for playtime. Provide a way for the dog to get out and play, and you'll see a dramatic drop in dog chewing problems.

3.Dogs learn over time
Many people don't realize it, but if you don't want your dog to chew up your shoes, simply don't give it any old shoes to chew on. Typically dogs learn things slowly, so it's a smart idea to avoid problems from the beginning. However if prevention isn't an option, the smartest thing you can do is try and teach it to behave over time. Each day for a week or so, crack down on the chewing problems, scolding it whenever it chews things. It's vital to not reward bad behavior, and even worse to disregard it.

With time the hard work you put into training your dog to behave will eventually turn your dog into the most loyal of companions. Many of times they will turn around and spend their lives doing their best to make you happy. After all, they are man's best friend!

No dog is a malicious or spiteful creature and they don't chew on your stuff to get back at you. However if you want to fix your dog's chewing problem the best way to do it is over time. Can you risk having your home destroyed by an disobedient pet? Check out the free 6 day Dog Behaviour Help eCourse to get a how to and instructions for teaching your dog to behave.