We have some great dog training tips you can follow if your dog has bad habits, like chewing on anything he can sink his teeth into.

Puppies will especially chew on anything they find, just because they are happy, bored, excited, nervous, lonely, or even possibly teething. Chewing is a habit that all dogs have in common, it is not specific to the breed. These tips and advice can help you understand why your dog chews and also how to minimize or prevent your dog from chewing on your things.

A priority is that you provide your pet with all the necessary and safe items for him to chew on. That’s right, your pet will always chew, but as long as they are your chew items, your life will be a lot less stressful. You will need a few chew toys, but not too many, as overwhelming your dog will only confuse him.

If you need to go out, don’t leave your dog home to roam free and unsupervised; this is a potential disaster to chew on. When you’re home, make sure your puppy or dog is in your line of sight and watch him chew.

Make sure your dog understands that the chew toys are his and make them fun and exciting. You can incorporate these toys into games with your pet, such as hide and seek, and then the dog will see them as fun. When your dog associates chew toys with pleasure he will want to play and chew with them. When you see your dog playing with the chew toys, remember to reward and praise him.

If you see your dog chewing on items that are not suitable, respond immediately with a bit of cold and you can clap your hands to create a loud noise. You can then distract the pet from her and lead him to her toys and then praise him if he starts chewing on his correct chew toys.

What happens if your dog chews the furniture?

If your dog likes to chew on your furniture, this habit can be hard to break, but it can be done. You can apply the techniques already described, but if this doesn’t stop the problem, you can use a spray product that you can buy from pet suppliers. This should deter him, and coupled with positive reinforcement and appropriate chew toys, your dog should stop chewing on your furniture.

Everyone’s nightmare: chewed up shoes

Hide your sneakers if you like them without the teeth marks! If your dog likes shoes, you should try to remove them from his environment. Remember not to give your puppy or dog old shoes to chew on, as the dog cannot tell the difference between your old shoes and his new shoes.

Eliminate all distractions

When your dog is learning what is appropriate to chew on and still sees anything and everything as a potential chew toy, you need to practice distraction. Using other items to distract your dog is a classic training technique and it works wonders. Meanwhile, pretty much anything like computer cords, phones, and laptops, to name a few, are considered chew toys for your new dog, regardless of whether he’s a puppy or an adult. Try to eliminate as many distractions as you can as it will make your training easier for both you and your dog.

If your dog doesn’t like his chew toy?

If your dog isn’t interested in the chew toys you’ve provided or doesn’t understand, there are steps you can take. If your dog continues to show interest in what he shouldn’t be chewing on, he can try changing his chew toys to something more appealing. Try rawhide: A hog’s ear or hollowed-out bone with treats stuffed into it are just a few of the rawhide products available. These can be much more tempting than chewing on your phone.

Be patient and consistent

Punishing your dog if he bites things you don’t want will only prolong training time and also confuse your dog. Positive reinforcement and keeping a close eye on your dog during training will speed it up and soon have your dog chewing only on his own toys.