Training Your Dog Not To Chew

While chewing is a fairly normal activity for dogs it is not so normal that it is necessary for you to accept that your dog chews on things that you would rather he didn't. There are some easy steps you can take to deal with a chewing dog that will essentially train your pet what is acceptable to chew and what is not. Thereby preserving your valuables.

Here are a few easy steps you might consider trying.

First realize the dogs chew simply out of instinct. To a certain extent all dogs are chewers. Rather than looking to stop your dog from chewing a better option is to provide "chew safe" options for him. You should test several different types of toys. By experimenting with various replacement solutions you should be able to find one or two that almost instantly solve your problem.

Another solution, though sometimes a little difficult to undertake is to confine your pet to smaller quarters. This could be done by cordoning off rooms or areas where there are things you do not want chewed on and destroyed. This solution works extremely well when you're going to be away from home and unable to supervise your pet.

You should be aware that there is are a number of products available that act as anti-chewing applications. These are designed to make chewing a particular item a lot less attractive through taste. The anti-chewing substance is applied and when you dog chews he is treated to an other wise harmless bitter taste. After a few applications and encounters the chewing of the particular item ceases to be a problem.

Nylabones are another safe chewing alternative that are made from odorless from nylon fibers. They are available as edible and not-edible varieties. The edible nylabones are flexible while the non-edible one's are more durable and filled with chicken and other meat flavors. Nylabones are available in a range of size and colors so you can choose one that your dog will like.