5 Steps To Correct Inappropriate Dog Chewing Continued: 4. Discourage inappropriate chewing. By following step two you will have already minimized the amount of mischief your young dog can get into. If you do find your dog chewing on something inappropriate correct the dog by taking the object away and scolding him. Direct his attentions to an appropriate chew object and give praise when he chews on said object. Gradually, your dog will learn what objects are his and which are not. Sometimes it can be difficult to discourage chewing if the pattern is already established. Taste deterrents such as bitter apple can be applied to the object, the noxious taste will hopefully deter the determined chewer and he will learn to leave the object alone. 5. Engage in playtime with your dog. A tired dog is a good dog! Spend time playing and exercising with your dog on a regular basis. This not only reinforces the human-animal bond but expends energy that your dog might be otherwise directed to inappropriate chewing and behaviors. ~*~ Nat ~*~
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000
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