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the quality time should not include instead offer him acceptable chew the time this kind of behaviour can
stroking, hugging, laying around with toys and praise him lavishly when he be dealt with by owners; if not, one
your pet, but spend time playing and takes the toy in his mouth. can always get professional help as
exercising with your dog on a regular you’ll be doing your dog and yourself
basis. Engaging your dog in play Adult Dog chewing - For older dogs, a favour by guiding it in the right
that involves chasing, catching, and chewing is nature’s way of keeping direction.
retrieving like fetch with his favourite jaws strong and teeth clean. Chewing
ball, can also provide a healthy also combats boredom and relieves Pet owners should know that dogs
outlet for his predatory instincts mild anxiety or frustration. Provide do not participate in destructive

(prey drive) and is beneficial for the your pet with plenty of his own toys behaviour out of spite or revenge.
psychological well being of your dog. and inedible chew bones. They often do so to relieve anxiety or
as an outlet for excess energy.
Involving your pets in Agility training Attention seeking behaviour is
is another positive way for keeping another habit that dogs develop. Do not use inappropriate i.e. physical
your pet away from boredom. Learn It is not as much destructive as it punishment to correct your dog’s
to manage habits like chasing, biting, is annoying. This usually happens destructive behaviour or else he may
barking by getting your dog trained because without realizing pet parents become fearful and that will lead to
by a professional trainer for your pay the most attention to their further stress and aggression.
pet’s happiness and safety. pets when they are misbehaving,
Dogs that don’t receive attention Understanding the most common
Destructive Chewing - is undoubtedly and reinforcement for appropriate destructive habits/behaviour is the

one of the habits that frustrate pet behaviour may show destructive first step to solving and preventing
parents the most! While chewing behaviour as a way to attract them.
is completely normal, destructive attention, even if the attention is
chewing is not!! Understanding negative. When you are dealing with A solid foundation of obedience
why your dog chews destructively is an attention seeking/needy dog, it’s training will help you prevent,
essential to getting them to stop. very important to be consistent. Don’t correct or better control many other
let your dog think that certain type of destructive behavioural issues of
Puppy chewing is completely normal behaviour is ok. For e.g., if you don’t dogs.
because of teething which can be want your dog jumping on strangers,
painful just like it is for babies. Your don’t let him jump on you. If you don’t
puppy cannot distinguish between want him barking in the night, don’t * The author is an experienced Dog Trainer and
approved dog toys and normal let him bark during the day. In short, Founder of Sovereign Dog Training school. He has
household objects. Puppy proof your keep it simple! Be consistent, ignore 20 years of extensive and diverse experience in
house and refrain from giving your or don’t give in to bad behaviour, training dogs. For further queries and professional
training, he can be reached at sovereignpets@
puppy old socks or shoes to play with, and reward good behaviour. Most of gmail.com.