Understanding how to stop your dog chewing everything is crucial as it is not simply an costly problem it can be dangerous and upsetting too.
Furniture, skirting boards, carpets, shoes and clothes can all become targets which is where the expense comes in, but having once caught my puppy chewing on some cables under my office desk, I'm all too aware about the danger that chewing can hold for the dog itself. Ask any vet and they'll give you never-ending stories about the things dogs can chew up and swollow whole!
The distressing part of dog chewing is when they turn the chewing on themselves and obsessively chew their paws or tail till the area is raw.
Why Do Dogs Chew?
Understanding what lies at the roots of your dogs chewing problem is critical if you want to find a way stop it.
The most pronounced chewing is when a puppy is teething. This is both easy to comprehend and to address. Provide masses of toys they can chew on and start to show them what is and isn't satisfactory to chew on.
Furniture, skirting boards, carpets, shoes and clothes can all become targets which is where the expense comes in, but having once caught my puppy chewing on some cables under my office desk, I'm all too aware about the danger that chewing can hold for the dog itself. Ask any vet and they'll give you never-ending stories about the things dogs can chew up and swollow whole!
The distressing part of dog chewing is when they turn the chewing on themselves and obsessively chew their paws or tail till the area is raw.
Why Do Dogs Chew?
Understanding what lies at the roots of your dogs chewing problem is critical if you want to find a way stop it.
The most pronounced chewing is when a puppy is teething. This is both easy to comprehend and to address. Provide masses of toys they can chew on and start to show them what is and isn't satisfactory to chew on.
But chewing is also a natural kind of anxiety relief (consider how many people chew their nails when they're frightened) as it helps produces a natural endorphin that relaxes you down. Your dog could be chewing for a similar reason.
The issue gets even worse when a dog starts chewing on paws or other areas of themselves as the gnawing can continuously take off the fur and even goes beyond the skin sometimes and they don't appear to be aware about the damage they creating.
Have You Got An Anxious Pack Leader in the Hosue?
A dog who has decided they're pack leader is probably going to be very anxious. Dogs, fundamentally need a leader, and if they do not believe you are , they will take on the responsiblility themselves.
The difficulty is, dogs do not understand our human world, and is the reason why they can bark at the TV, telephone or delivery man at the door as it's all a potential threat. They can't cope with the responsibility of being pack leader and therefore the anxiousness starts and as we have mentioned, anxiety will drive a dog to chew everything and anything it can get it's teeth round.
Separation Anxiety In Dogs
You might have spotted that your dog only chews when you are out. They never touch your possessions when you are around or chew the furniture or door frames. In fact , it's only when you leave them alone that the difficulty starts.
I have heard some dog owners say that their dog is doing it to get back at them for leaving them alone, and others who think that it is simply dog behavior issues. The reality is that your dog is doing it for a reason.
The Right Way To Stop Your Dog Chewing Everything
The solution is straightforward, take the job of pack leader away from the dog, give them time to relax and trust you and the anxious chewing should stop.
The proper way to do it? Good leadership is all about creating confidence, not fear, so there isn't any need to use dominance or force. You jus
The issue gets even worse when a dog starts chewing on paws or other areas of themselves as the gnawing can continuously take off the fur and even goes beyond the skin sometimes and they don't appear to be aware about the damage they creating.
Have You Got An Anxious Pack Leader in the Hosue?
A dog who has decided they're pack leader is probably going to be very anxious. Dogs, fundamentally need a leader, and if they do not believe you are , they will take on the responsiblility themselves.
The difficulty is, dogs do not understand our human world, and is the reason why they can bark at the TV, telephone or delivery man at the door as it's all a potential threat. They can't cope with the responsibility of being pack leader and therefore the anxiousness starts and as we have mentioned, anxiety will drive a dog to chew everything and anything it can get it's teeth round.
Separation Anxiety In Dogs
You might have spotted that your dog only chews when you are out. They never touch your possessions when you are around or chew the furniture or door frames. In fact , it's only when you leave them alone that the difficulty starts.
I have heard some dog owners say that their dog is doing it to get back at them for leaving them alone, and others who think that it is simply dog behavior issues. The reality is that your dog is doing it for a reason.
The Right Way To Stop Your Dog Chewing Everything
The solution is straightforward, take the job of pack leader away from the dog, give them time to relax and trust you and the anxious chewing should stop.
The proper way to do it? Good leadership is all about creating confidence, not fear, so there isn't any need to use dominance or force. You jus
The difficulty is, dogs do not understand our human world, and is the reason why they can bark at the TV, telephone or delivery man at the door as it's all a potential threat. They can't cope with the responsibility of being pack leader and therefore the anxiousness starts and as we have mentioned, anxiety will drive a dog to chew everything and anything it can get it's teeth round.
Separation Anxiety In Dogs
You might have spotted that your dog only chews when you are out. They never touch your possessions when you are around or chew the furniture or door frames. In fact , it's only when you leave them alone that the difficulty starts.
I have heard some dog owners say that their dog is doing it to get back at them for leaving them alone, and others who think that it is simply dog behavior issues. The reality is that your dog is doing it for a reason.
The Right Way To Stop Your Dog Chewing Everything
The solution is straightforward, take the job of pack leader away from the dog, give them time to relax and trust you and the anxious chewing should stop.
The proper way to do it? Good leadership is all about creating confidence, not fear, so there isn't any need to use dominance or force. You just need to learn how to prove that you are the one that the dog can trust with the decisions. Once the dog knows that you can be trusted with the job, then it'll happily (with some relief too) hand over the reins and give up chewing for stress relief!
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Separation Anxiety In Dogs
You might have spotted that your dog only chews when you are out. They never touch your possessions when you are around or chew the furniture or door frames. In fact , it's only when you leave them alone that the difficulty starts.
I have heard some dog owners say that their dog is doing it to get back at them for leaving them alone, and others who think that it is simply dog behavior issues. The reality is that your dog is doing it for a reason.
The Right Way To Stop Your Dog Chewing Everything
The solution is straightforward, take the job of pack leader away from the dog, give them time to relax and trust you and the anxious chewing should stop.
The proper way to do it? Good leadership is all about creating confidence, not fear, so there isn't any need to use dominance or force. You just need to learn how to prove that you are the one that the dog can trust with the decisions. Once the dog knows that you can be trusted with the job, then it'll happily (with some relief too) hand over the reins and give up chewing for stress relief!
About the Author:
The author has faced dog anxiety problems with her own rescue dog, including the problems of a dog chewing everything. Vsit her site to find out how dog anxiety could be affecting your dogs behaviour.