Babara Bush
One of the most common problems with dogs is that they chew on everything: furniture, shoes, and even wires. What to do in order not to be left completely without things?
Age
The first thing to consider is the age of the dog. It’s one thing if a puppy tries everything for a tooth, and quite another when an adult dog behaves in such an inappropriate way.
Procedure
Puppies, like small children, try everything by mouth. Your task is not to miss this moment and correct the dog’s behavior.
Toys
The puppy should have things that he can chew safely. These can be bones, dried pork ears, squeaky toys, hard textured toys, or all together. These things should distract the dog from the furniture. In a playful way, make it clear to the animal that you can bite and flap them.
Punishment
Yes, in this case, it is appropriate. A snap on the nose or a slap on the rump will be enough. The main thing is that the dog is unpleasant and she clearly associates punishment with her actions.
With an adult dog, the situation is somewhat more complicated. Most likely, the dog’s unworthy behavior is an oversight of the owner, who did not spend the necessary time on his pet.
If you have already gotten an adult dog with bad habits (for example, if you took a dog from a shelter), you can deal with them.
Have patience, you will need it;
Start simple: get the dog to obey unquestioningly and perform basic commands (“No”, “lie down”, “sit”, “to me”);
Use toys to distract your dog. As soon as she tries to chew on something forbidden, immediately throw her some of her toys;
Punish bad behavior. But know when to stop. Excessive use of force is dangerous, as you can harm the animal – physically cripple or, even worse, cause mental injury. In the latter case, the dog’s behavior can become unpredictable, and she can begin to show aggression.
When starting a dog, you must be prepared for the fact that it will need to devote a lot of time. And not only on weekends. This animal can become your best friend, or it can turn your life into a nightmare by destroying everything that is possible first, including shoes and carpets.