How to stop puppies chewing

Everyone knows that puppies like to chew. Whilst this may be frustrating to us, it is a natural and healthy habit for puppies. During the age of 3-6 months they go through a teething process and they chew for stress management, exploration and pain relief. Even though this is a healthy and natural habit it is something that you are going to want to have some control over because it can cause alot of destruction otherwise. Don't worry though, with a few useful tips you can control their chewing habits.

The key thing is that rather than trying to stop your puppies behaviour you need to accommodate it. One thing that works really well is to take their favorite toys and put them in the freezer for a while. For some reason puppies love to chew on these things and they will be occupied for ours, not chewing your furniture and at the same time satisfying their natural need to chew something. For more great tips on how to stop your puppy chewing, get your copy of our Dog Owners Bible.

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You also need to think rationally when you do have problems with your dog chewing things. You can't expect a puppy to know the difference between your expensive dress shoes and his toys if they are in the same place. It is up to you to "puppy proof" your house and make sure that your things are safely out of the puppies reach and that they clearly know what are their toys and what they cant touch.

Also remember that puppies have a crazy ability to get into the tightest of places. A door that is slightly ajar or a box that isn't quite shut can just make a puppy too curious and you can bet that they will find a way in.

In terms of actually disciplining the puppy, you need to be consistent. Each time you catch him chewing something that you don't want him to you must respond with the same response each time. Whether this be a simple "NO" or something else, make sure that it is always the same and that the puppy realizes that this sound means that he is doing the wrong thing. And always make sure that you reprimand the puppy at the exact time he does the bad thing so that they realize exactly what it is that they are being scolded for. Otherwise it can lead to confusion about what they actually did wrong and will slow the whole process of training down.

If you find this process slow and frustrating just remember that the skills that you are teaching your puppy now will stay with them for the rest of their lives and will in turn make your life much easier. Try and see your time spent training as an investment and think of the rewards you will reap in the future. To make the most of the time you spend training your puppy and to get the best results I recommend that you check out Secrets to dog training. It has tons of great information about training your puppy, including some cool stuff how to stop it from biting. It will only take you a minute and it could well make life with your puppy much easier and more enjoyable for years to come, click here to have a look.

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