Destructive Puppy Chewing Carpet

If your puppy starts to chew on your carpet it could be because he s teething.

Destructive puppy chewing carpet.

A cheeky three year old cocker spaniel has been named the nation s most destructive pet. Here are some ways to stop your dog from chewing the carpet. How to not punish a dog for chewing. Destructive chewing is often caused by a stressed and anxious dog.

Unfortunately signs of destructive chewing may be due to a number of behavioral and physical health reasons. In fact teething is only a small part of the driving force behind chewing. Puppy proof your home. You are unintentionally teaching him that it is acceptable to chew on shoes and socks and there will come a day when one of your very favorite or very expensive shoes ends up as a dog chew toy.

If your carpet has become puppy s latest chew toy don t despair. And young retriever breeds can be especially destructive. You don t have to put up with it or get mean. Chances are he just discovered it and is making the most of the new thing by chewing it to his heart s content.

Carpet and a large bill to. When your dog chews everything it s not only exasperating. Your dog cannot be expected to. Do not give your dog an old shoe or old socks to chew on.

Many young dogs like to chew a great deal long after teething is complete. Called timothy and plenty of furniture chewing dogs to take home the. What to do 1. Praise your dog for chewing on the appropriate object.

Your dog is bored and stressed. It can also be quite dangerous especially if your pooch has a penchant for nibbling on electric cables or tends to swallow the things they chew up bits and pieces from socks shoes or wood can cause many serious problems like blockages or perforation of the intestines. Whether you have a young teething puppy or an adult dog who is still chewing everything in sight the first thing you should do is puppy proof your home in other words remove the temptation until your pooch is trained and understands what s his to chew. Inappropriate chewing is a fairly common problem in young dogs and stems from the fact that puppies use their mouths as a means of exploring the world around them.

If your dog isn t getting enough physical and mental exercise throughout. This is because chewing and the urge to chew is not just to do with teething a process that is over by around seven months old. To prevent destructive chewing be sure to provide plenty of ways for your dog to exercise his mind and body. Chewing is a normal behavior for puppies but becomes undesirable behavior when it is directed towards inappropriate objects such as your shoes furniture or even your hands and feet.