| While chewing is a fairly normal activity for dogs it | | | | rooms or areas where there are things you do |
| is not so normal that it is necessary for you to | | | | not want chewed on and destroyed. This solution |
| accept that your dog chews on things that you | | | | works extremely well when you're going to be |
| would rather he didn't. There are some easy | | | | away from home and unable to supervise your |
| steps you can take to deal with a chewing dog | | | | pet. |
| that will essentially train your pet what is | | | | You should be aware that there is are a number |
| acceptable to chew and what is not. Thereby | | | | of products available that act as anti-chewing |
| preserving your valuables. | | | | applications. These are designed to make chewing |
| Here are a few easy steps you might consider | | | | a particular item a lot less attractive through |
| trying. | | | | taste. The anti-chewing substance is applied and |
| First realize the dogs chew simply out of instinct. | | | | when you dog chews he is treated to an other |
| To a certain extent all dogs are chewers. Rather | | | | wise harmless bitter taste. After a few |
| than looking to stop your dog from chewing a | | | | applications and encounters the chewing of the |
| better option is to provide "chew safe" options | | | | particular item ceases to be a problem. |
| for him. You should test several different types | | | | Nylabones are another safe chewing alternative |
| of toys. By experimenting with various | | | | that are made from odorless from nylon fibers. |
| replacement solutions you should be able to find | | | | They are available as edible and not-edible |
| one or two that almost instantly solve your | | | | varieties. The edible nylabones are flexible while |
| problem. | | | | the non-edible one's are more durable and filled |
| Another solution, though sometimes a little difficult | | | | with chicken and other meat flavors. Nylabones |
| to undertake is to confine your pet to smaller | | | | are available in a range of size and colors so you |
| quarters. This could be done by cordoning off | | | | can choose one that your dog will like. |