| How To Manage The Chewing Puppy Syndrome |
| Written by Brad Davenport | ||||||||
| Wednesday, 03 June 2009 | ||||||||
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Puppies are perhaps the most adorable and lovable of all pets. They win the hearts of every family member, especially your kids with their winsome eyes, adventurous nature and playfulness.
Puppies are perhaps the most adorable and lovable of all pets. They win the hearts of every family member, especially your kids with their winsome eyes, adventurous nature and playfulness. Well, one cannot blame the puppy as chewing is its inherent habit. When your kids present you with their favorite stuffed toy or a beloved pair of shoes torn to pieces, you realize that it is high time to put an end to your puppies chewing syndrome. Before your home is in tatters, begin your anti-chewing puppy program. First, you need to understand the psychology of the chewing puppy. There are several reasons puppies chew on anything and everything. Puppies are teething and they chew on articles to relieve the pain. Sometimes they chew on things just because they have nothing better to do. Chewing is a highly esteemed activity with all puppies. Most often due to their high sensitivity to smell, they like to chew on objects that have the lingering scent of a family member. Sometimes they chew to ascertain their position as the top dog of the family and that includes you and your family. There is no doubt that a puppy cannot resist a good chew, but if this syndrome is left unchecked, he will never outgrow his habit and you will have to end up with a grown dog who still favors you favorite pair of shoes. You first step to break his behavior is to go for a shopping trip to a pet shop. Shop for some puppy toys that he will love to chew like fake bones, knotted sisal ropes and hard rubber balls. Once you have these with you, you just have to teach him all these goodies are his to chew and everything else is taboo. Remember, you've got to keep a sharp eye on your chewing puppy if you want to avoid Dad's favorite leather slippers going to the dogs! The minute you see him chewing on anything but his designated toys, round him up and deliver a firm No! or Bad dog!. The phrase, bad dog, comes in handy later, because he comes to associate the single admonition with behavioral infractions, so this phrase is multi-purpose. The only punishment meted to your puppy should be the disapproval or censure in you tone. You can then quarantine him with his toys for a certain period of time. The restricted area can be a fancy dog crate or a simple cardboard box large enough to fit him. When you train your puppy with this simple technique, he will soon come to know what he can and cannot chew on! About the Author: Are you always looking for good information on the dog training basics? Why no visit us and sign up for the *free* weekly newsletter. You will find plenty of valuable advice on everything to do with dogs. There are some interesting articles for you to read such as for for dogs with arthritis stop by and check us out! Views: 161
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