On 2008-03-03 12:45:38 -0500, "cshenk" said:

While there is variation as one would expect, beagles are chewers lifelong.
Compared to most others they do not grow out of it all that well. Thats what
the books say at least.

If dogs like to chew things, then humans have to train them what they
may and may not chew. We've had a GSD mix and a Lab mix who loved
chewing and they had different toys that were fine for them to chew.
Other dogs haven't been as interested.

So while you're in training with your dog about what's good to chew, a
crate would be good when you can't supervise.

If our dogs are going to be good family members, we have to teach them
this stuff. And yes, we've had dogs who didn't get the message for a
while. I'm still unhappy about Bella and my pristine vintage World
Series sweatshirt. I forgave her for the brand new sheets, though.

Both things were our fault, not hers. Not enough training.