How to prevent a dog from biting is a hot topic on forums discussing dog problems these days. I visited a few of them recently and found that the problem is worse than expected. Many homeowners are struggling with this problem and others are turning to expensive solutions to fix it. But why should you and your dog suffer when there are much less expensive options and an equally effective solution that will eliminate chewing for good?
This is what I know and found out to be true. Dogs or puppies that chew without cause are a big problem! If they’re doing it for a reason and you don’t know why, then it’s up to you to find out because your dog can’t tell you. This behavior can lead many loving feline owners to consider giving their pup away. But before you do that or even think about it, first learn the cause.
The damage caused by a chewing dog can cause an unexpected expense, property loss, medical bills for broken teeth, home repair bills, furniture, and loss of confidence. But before he thinks about throwing Fido to the sidewalk or back to where he came from, he thinks about how you can stop chewing.
In this article, you’ll learn some simple yet powerful techniques to stop your dog from chewing. We’re not trying to stop him from chewing forever because he needs to eat! You just want me to stop chewing on your possessions.
Whether valuable or not, it will cost money to replace those items. And if it is not fixed now, the problem will only get worse.
As I promise, here are the questions and answers.
Ask : Why does my dog or puppy chew and damage my belongings?
Reply: Dogs chew for many reasons. In most cases, it is a natural behavior. They may do it for fun or out of boredom, which will lead to destructive chewing. On the other hand, most dogs depending on their age, just like a puppy, will chew for teething, adult and adolescent dogs tend to chew for entertainment.
Ask : Why are they targeting shoes, clothes, sofas, and belts, etc.?
Reply: Your dog will point to shoes, clothes, sofas, and other objects because they are within reach. Shoes are especially the most objective item. Why? It’s on the ground or too close to where they can take it. The other reasons these items are targeted is because they are made of leather and probably smell like you.
Ask : How to make a dog or your dog stop chewing?
Reply:Train your dog with a known skill in the world of dog training called redirection. This means you use an object made for dogs to chew on and let him chew on it instead. The only difficult part of this training is catching him in the act of chewing.
When you do, give him a chew toy like cowwide, bully sticks, or any dog chew toy found at your pet store. If he is successful in redirecting his chewing habit to a chew toy, be sure to praise him for making the switch.
Ask : What is “box training”
Reply: Crate training is mainly used to train a dog at home, but it works great to prevent a dog from biting. Crating, as it’s called, tends to be a bit difficult to do because it involves putting your dog in a crate or something. Not recommended unless you fully understand how to implement this method.
Ask : How long does it take to stop dog chewing for my dog?
Reply: You cannot set a time limit. Every canine is different and the result will vary. Some dogs will respond in as little as 15 minutes. The best thing you can do is find a program, a book, a system, or yourself, and start the training. The sooner you start getting him to kick the habit, the better for you and him.