Chewing Problems
All dogs chew, and they do so for a whole lot of reasons. To begin with, dogs do everything with their mouths that we do with our hands. We humans, who should know better, do some terribly destructive things to relieve tension and escape from anxiety or frustration. Smoking cigarettes or compulsive eating are not exactly healthy measures, yet we continue to do them.
Dogs also chew to relieve anxiety and stress. Dog’s that aren’t given sufficient exercise use up some of that energy by chewing; they test everything they come across to see what it is, what it tastes like, and what it’s made of. They chew to relieve the pressure of those tiny new teeth trying to burst their way through the gums.
There are a lot of reasons puppies chew-some of the results are acceptable in human society, some of them are not. Chewing is good when it is done on a bone or a safe chew toy, but bad when it takes place on the corner of your new coffee table or oriental rug.
Giving your dog things to occupy his time and taking the dog with you when you run errands or take short trips helps to keep his canine mind interested and active. There are very few dogs that are willing to sit around day after day with absolutely nothing to do that won’t eventually pick up something to relieve that boredom.
If you know your dog is inclined to chew and leave him in the living room when you go to the movies, expect him to have obliged your negligence. If, on the other hand, he is tucked safely away in his crate or his own small area with something to occupy his jaws, you can come home without fear that the entire encyclopedia set has been digested.
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