A Guide To Simple Dog Behavior Training
Dog behavior training for chewing is an issue you will need to address early on in your relationship
Dogs carry out destructive chewing for three main reasons, they are simply bored, they find it pleasurable to do so, or they find it helps get them through emotional times. The nearest human equivalent for which might be to consume a bar of chocolate!
Anything that gets in the way of this chewing normally ends up in poor state. Unfortunately you dog has a lot of pointed teeth that can damage lots of things.
This is okay of the chewing is directed at their play things but very quickly becomes a problem if it is your own possessions and those of your family that are being destroyed by this destructive chewing.
How To Avoid Your Possessions Being Destroyed
The first tip for dog behavior training is to not place valuable objects in the way of temptation. Preparing your house for a new dog is much the same as proofing it for a baby. Why tempt fate.
In addition, when hiding things be aware of just how agile your dog is. How high can she reach when standing on her back legs for example?
Consider that common targets in the home include books, eyewear, clothing, shoes, garbage, and small appliances like cameras, cell phones, and remote controls.
I am sure you do not need telling that food needs putting away securely. When considering what to do with food in the kitchen the safest bet is to assume that your dog will reach all but the tallest cupboards and will always get packaging open.
The phrase prevention is better than cure applies to dog behaviour training too, if your dog is not given the opportunity to discover the delights of chewing a forbidden item then it is a lot easier for her to learn your house rules.
Allowing your dog to carry on some old habits can seriously undermine your training efforts. Once she has the taste do not be surprised to find shoes you care about being treated to the same destructive chewing.
Why not buy some doggy toys to show your pet what it is she can play with. Take a look around your local pet store for tough items such as rubber bones and balls etc. Buy a few and rotate their use as a way to keep your dog behaviour training interesting.
Some final advice on dog behaviour, when you catch your dog chewing something inappropriate be sure to interrupt her immediately and provide a suitable alternative and give lavish praise when this is accepted as a way of reinforcing good behaviour.
