Dog Training

Puppies love to chew and when they get the chance to slobber and mouth all over your hand or anything else, they will. Many young dogs learn the correct behavior without further problems. But sure enough, those lovable creatures occasionally persist with this behaviour – so a new learning curve must be taught to our new dog.

Does you puppy like to chew everything

There are many reasons why your dog chews everything in sight – for instance:

• The dogs age must be taken into consideration. Most dogs chew from between 6 and 14 months. So be prepared for this behaviour and have plenty of safe play things around for the dog to chew on.
• Another reason for a dog to chew is because he’s seeking some attention from you.
• Many dogs don’t like to be left alone so they start to chew anything laying around.
• If you’re dog isn’t getting enough stimulation i.e. a good, long walk – the dog will get bored and start to chew something – or just anything.

Preventing your dog from chewing.

One of the best ways to prevent your dog from chewing everything is to make sure the dog has plenty to do. Mental and physical exercise is important for your dog – things to do with you, and without you. Holding your dog’s favourtie toy in one hand and another item in the other i.e. the dvd player remote. Now let your dog sniff them both toy and remote. More likely than not the dog will go for the remote first – if he does – simply say ‘no’ and jiggle his toy. The dog may not show any interest in his toy to start, but when does, give him praise. Repeat this training exercise at different times during the day and with different items.

After a few days, start leaving different items around where the dog can reach them. Use things that can be replaced, but things that you don’t want the dog chewing – for instance; drinks coasters on a low table or the remote control on the seat of the sofa. Keep a watchful eye on your puppy. Sniffing at the object is permitted, but if he begins to put his teeth around the item, simply say ‘no’ and gently move him away. Playing with and chewing the right items can help reduce chewing problems.

Stopping your dog from mouthing

Is your dog still a puppy or is he now an adult dog that should know better?

• Does your dog mouth to get your attention?
• Or does the dog simple want his own way or is he just stubborn and want to prove a point?
• Maybe he thinks it’s a game? Is someone in your household playing games that encourage mouthing?
• Is you dog excited?

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If problems are persisting longer than you would expect, try to see the situation from the dog’s point of view. Is he learning the wrong things?

Teaching your dog or puppy in a calm manner on how to behave will help. Start by ignoring behavior you don’t want and calmly reward good your dogs good behavior.

Be determined and make a good effort to work with your dog and keep an eye on him all the time. Don’t give your dog the opportunity to to misbehave.

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