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Confinement to a dog proofed area may be needed until you're sure your dog understands the "no chewing" laws. Another smart activity is to remove snacks and other food from tables and countertops 2. When he was a small pup, we gave Si an old sock to play with. Teaching your dog by preventing and correcting dog behavior problems is your responsibility your pup chews because that's doggie behavior. Obviously, that doesn't include the couch. Take items you do not want to end up in the dog's mouth and put them out of reach. This article describes seven ways to prevent your dog from chewing your stuff (destructive chewing).

Your "no chewing" expectations must be very clear. Praise good chewing behavior and correct destructive chewing behavior. You can cover the couch with a sheet. Distinguish between what can be che and what cannot be chewed.

Provide two toys to play with at a time. Chewing automatically begets more chewing. He now thinks any sock within his reach belongs to him.

Here are the seven ways to address chewing as one of the major dog behavior problems.