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Chewing and mouthing are behaviors shown by puppies, and many dogs learn the right behavior with no further problems. However, occasionally problems persist and we must look at what we can do.
Chewing
There are several different causes for this including:
⢠Age. Most chewing occurs when the dog is between 8 and 14 months of age. Be prepared for this and have plenty of safe items around for him.
⢠Attention seeking.
⢠Problems when the dog, is left alone.
⢠Boredom or lack of stimulation.
Prevention:
Ensure your dog has plenty to do. This includes mental and physical exercise with you, as well as things to do without you. Hold an interesting toy in one hand and an item such as the TV remote control in the other, Let your dog sniff them both. If he tries to chew the remote control, say ânoâ and wiggle the toy. As soon as he shows interest in the toy, praise him and play with him. Repeat at different times with different objects.
Then begin to leave different items around, for example, drinks coasters on a low table or the remote control on the seat of the sofa. Watch your puppy carefully. A quick sniff of the object is allowed, but if he begins to put his teeth around it, say ânoâ and gently move him away. Playing with and chewing the right items can help reduce chewing problems.
Mouthing
If this persists past puppyhood, why is your dog doing this?
⢠For your attention?
⢠He wants his own way or to prove a point?
⢠It is his idea of a game? Ensure no one is playing rough games or any that encourage mouthing.
⢠He is excited? Calmly teaching your dog how to control himself will help. Ignore unwanted behavior and calmly reward good behavior.
⢠To avoid something, such as handling?
House-training
If problems are persisting longer than you would expect, try to see the situation from the dogâs point of view. Is he learning the wrong things?
Make a determined effort to work with your dog. Keep a close eye on him at all times. Do not give him the opportunity to make a mistake. As with everything, if problems are severe, persistent or worrying, seek expert help.
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Many people have begun the task of getting there dog or puppy
into a dog training school. There are a lot of aspects that are
gone over in dog training classes. Unfortunately, one part of
dog training that is not gone over very well in dog training
classes is chewing.
It is hard to go over a chewing problem in dog training classes
because dogs often have nothing to chew on or destroy while in
the class! If you are one of those people who are in dog
training classes, but you still need help with chewing, please
read on.
This type of dog training can be for dogs young and old. Many
people find this part of dog training to be more common in
puppies. But older dogs have been know to need this type of dog
training because they love to chew things up while their owners
are away!
To begin this type of dog training, you must first realize that
all dogs chew. Dogs need to chew. So when you begin, make sure
you have several things that are ok for your dog to chew on.
Then begin your dog training by keeping all of your dogs chewing
toys in one location.
This way, your dog will learn to associate this spot with his or
her chew toys. You must do this in order for this type of dog
training to work. Try to have the dog toys in a “toy box” for
your dog.
During this dog training, never spank or hit your dog if you
catch it chewing on something it is not allowed to. Instead, for
effective dog training, praise your dog and pet it when it chews
on what it is supposed to chew on.
It has been shown that dogs respond much better to positive
praise and positive dog training. If the dog continues to chew
on things that it shouldn’t, verbally reprimand it. Your tone of
voice will be enough punishment and is the only punishment
necessary for this kind of dog training.
Another method of dog training you can try is to put a taste
deterrent on the items your dog shouldn’t chew. This Dog
Training chew deterrent is called “bitter apple” and it is
available at most pet stores.
These are the most effective means of dog training that will
teach your dog not to chew on inappropriate things. If you
follow all of these aspects, your dog training should go more
smoothly.
Dog training can be a fun and rewarding experience…as long as
all of your favorite things aren’t chewed up in the process!
Keep calm and be patient to achieve good results
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