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Some Breeds have a Natural Desire To Chew Things
The fact that your dog chews your stuff may not be your fault. Some
dog breeds have a natural desire to chew as a pleasurable activity. Other dogs don't have that need to chew, but may resort to chewing when utterly bored. The phrase "destructive chewing" may seem redundant since, by nature, chewing is destructive. A dog's jaw is strong and filled with sharp teeth. Most items, apart from chew toy, are quickly shredded by your dog's chewing. The term "destructive chewing" can therefore be refined to mean chewing of inapropriate items. Chewing should be limited to items only designed for that purpose. The 3 reasons for a dog to chew: -It's natural for most dogs to enjoy chewing. It passes time and it's fun. If a dog is not given the right chew toy and the appropriate reinforcement to chew only those toys, they will resort to chewing table and chair legs, books, shoes, and pretty much anything else. - To a nervous, bored or lonely dog, chewing provides a source of emotional comfort. - A dog that doesn't do enough exercise will need a way to burn off extra energy. It no other stimuli are provided, they will resort to chewing. If you are struggling with a chewing dog, you should first evaluate the situation. Try to determine the reason for the bad behavior and then use the appropriate actions to remedy the problem. If your dog needs more activity, make the effort to walk him more often. Alternatively, if you have a work dog, you could use a work pack during your walks. This adds weight and increase the workout of each walk. If your dog is bored or lonely because you work long hours, you could have him go to doggy day care, hire a dog sitter or have a neighbor come by sometime during the day. Remember that your dog is a part of your family and deserves only your best. For more information on dog training and how to deal with problem dog behavior, like chewing, check out http://dog-obedience-training-101.bl...-problems.html Today! |
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