How to Stop Dog Chewing Problems
There is little doubt that chewing is a natural behavior that most, if not all dogs enjoy, and it’s one behavior that you are never going to curb completely. It’s important for a dog to chew, for both their entertainment and for their dental health but it’s just as important to teach a dog what is appropriate to chew and what isn’t.
Therefore, for the sake of training, it’s very important to remember that we aren’t trying to stop dog chewing altogether, but rather end your dog chewing problems.
When it comes to chewing, there are a number of reasons why a dog chews, including:
Breed Disposition: There are many breeds that are natural chewers and while you may think of smaller breeds, it’s often breeds that were used for retrieving. These are the breeds that use their mouth for working and since many of them aren’t working anymore, they need to have something to do with their mouth. If your dog is of such a breed, you may find it harder to stop your dog chewing problems, but it’s by no means impossible.
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Boredom and Loneliness: Letting a dog get bored or lonely is a very common source of dog chewing problems. I once knew a dog that would sit in front of the bay windows of his house and wait for his owners to arrive home from work. Usually he was fine since he had toys to play with but one day, they forgot to leave out a few toys and treats and they came home to the entire lower half of the window frame chewed to pieces. Trust me, a bored and lonely dog can mean a lot of damage.
Not enough exercise: Just like boredom and loneliness, if a dog doesn’t get enough exercise, he will need to find another outlet for his energy and many times, destructive chewing is the perfect outlet.
Dental Problems: If a dog is having pain in his gums, or other dental problems, he may begin chewing as a way to relieve the pain.
Anxiety: Some dogs will chew when they are anxious but this is usually associated with other problems.
Teething: This is seen in puppies but when they are teething, they will begin to chew more to alleviate the discomfort of chewing. Puppies will also chew simply for curiosity’s sake.
In our next article, we will show you the actual steps needed, in order to stop dog chewing problems: How to Stop Dog Chewing Problems – Part Two
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