Tips To Help Prevent A Puppy From Chewing Up Your Belongings
by Sandra Butler
English Bulldog puppies are playful, adorable, and loyal, so it is not surprising that many people are eager to add a puppy to their family. However, it is important to remember that puppies are just babies, and they will display some unwelcome behavior. One such behavior is chewing things-- it is normal for puppies to want to chew as their teeth are coming in, but without taking some necessary steps and instilling training, a puppy can chew, and destroy, many things in your house. If you are bringing a new puppy home in the near future, use the following tips to help prevent him from chewing on everything that he sees:
Provide Appropriate Chew Toys
One of the easiest ways to prevent a puppy from chewing on things in your home, such as shoes, clothing, or the legs of tables and chairs, is by ensuring that you provide appropriate chew toys for him. When shopping for chew toys, make sure that you buy the right ones. You should consider the size of your puppy, and also make sure that you are buying types that can't splinter or break and cause choking. It is a good idea to purchase a variety of chew toys so you can rotate them throughout the day and help your puppy avoid boredom.
Keep Your Puppy Confined When Home Alone
If you have to leave your puppy home alone for periods of time, the best thing that you can do is keep him in a kennel why you are gone. When your puppy is in his kennel, he will not be able to chew anything that he is not supposed to. Just make sure that you don't keep your puppy in his kennel for too long-- puppies need regular bathroom breaks. In addition to preventing your puppy from chewing items around your home, kennel training can also make housebreaking go much smoother.
Divert Your Puppy's Attention
No matter how closely you watch your puppy, there may be a time when something grabs his attention and he starts to chew on it. When this happens, don't yell or punish your puppy. Instead, take away the object that your puppy is chewing on and then divert his attention to a more appropriate activity. For example, if your puppy starts chewing on a shoe, take it away and give him one of his toys to chew on. Over time, your puppy will learn what is okay to chew on and what is not.
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