Dog Chewing

Chewing, ripping things apart and shredding is a very normal thing for your dog to do whether it's your couch, your newspapers or any other object in the house. Dogs normally do this because they're anxious or bored.

Give your dog lots of things to chew and play with to keep them occupied when you are away or not available to have fun with them. If you see them chewing their toys encourage them with treats or any other rewards.

Don't punish your dog for chewing other objects but instead without any fuss take them to their chewing toys to show them what they should be chewing. The more you do this the quicker your dog will learn that they're only meant to chew their toys.

Sometimes you have to go to work or out, so what do you do? You should put your dog where there are no other things to chew but their toys, make sure it occupies them for the duration you are away. Try placing food in your toys or anything that will be a challenge for your dog to overcome through the day.

Keeping your dog occupied is the key to solving the chewing problem in your dog, but do expect to have some chewing and shredding from your dog, it's perfectly normal and your dog shouldn't be punished but corrected for their mistakes.