Knowing how to stop your dog chewing everything is important as it is not merely an pricey problem it can be dangerous and worrying 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 saddest part of dog chewing is when they turn the chewing on themselves and compulsively chew their paws or tail until 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 saddest part of dog chewing is when they turn the chewing on themselves and compulsively chew their paws or tail until 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 problem worsens when a dog starts chewing on paws or other areas of themselves as the action can steadily remove the fur and even goes thru the skin at times and they do not seem to be aware of the damage they do.
Do You Have A Stressed Pack Leader in the Hosue?
A dog who has decided they are pack leader is probably going to be particularly anxious. Dogs, naturally need a leader, and if they do not believe you are , they're going to 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've heard some dog owners say that their dog is doing it to punish them for leaving them alone, and others who are sure that it is just dog behaviour problems. The truth is that your dog is doing it for a reason.
How To Stop Your Dog Chewing Everything
The solution is simple, 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 way to do it? Good leadership is all about inspiring confidence, not fear, so there's no need to use dominance or force. You simply need to find out how to
The problem worsens when a dog starts chewing on paws or other areas of themselves as the action can steadily remove the fur and even goes thru the skin at times and they do not seem to be aware of the damage they do.
Do You Have A Stressed Pack Leader in the Hosue?
A dog who has decided they are pack leader is probably going to be particularly anxious. Dogs, naturally need a leader, and if they do not believe you are , they're going to 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've heard some dog owners say that their dog is doing it to punish them for leaving them alone, and others who are sure that it is just dog behaviour problems. The truth is that your dog is doing it for a reason.
How To Stop Your Dog Chewing Everything
The solution is simple, 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 way to do it? Good leadership is all about inspiring confidence, not fear, so there's no need to use dominance or force. You simply need to find out how to
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've heard some dog owners say that their dog is doing it to punish them for leaving them alone, and others who are sure that it is just dog behaviour problems. The truth is that your dog is doing it for a reason.
How To Stop Your Dog Chewing Everything
The solution is simple, 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 way to do it? Good leadership is all about inspiring confidence, not fear, so there's no need to use dominance or force. You simply need to find out how to show that you're the one the dog can trust with the decision making. Once the dog knows you can be trusted with the job, then it will gladly (with some relief too) relinquish 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've heard some dog owners say that their dog is doing it to punish them for leaving them alone, and others who are sure that it is just dog behaviour problems. The truth is that your dog is doing it for a reason.
How To Stop Your Dog Chewing Everything
The solution is simple, 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 way to do it? Good leadership is all about inspiring confidence, not fear, so there's no need to use dominance or force. You simply need to find out how to show that you're the one the dog can trust with the decision making. Once the dog knows you can be trusted with the job, then it will gladly (with some relief too) relinquish 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.