Your dog is important to you, but so are your possessions. Unfortunately, he does not appreciate things like you do. If something looks like a tasty chew toy, it will probably get chewed. Follow the advice below for tips and useful tricks that are guaranteed to help you tame the beast.
Crates need to be treated as the dog’s second home. Feed them in their crate and keep it open for them to come in and out. This creates a positive association between good food and their new crate.
Make sure you establish feeding routines and times for your dog. Your dog will begin to recognize there is a routine if you regularly remove the food bowl 10 or 15 minutes after you put it down. Your dog will learn to eat in a few minutes instead of going back to the food bowl all day long.
Use consistency when you are crate training your young puppy. Always give the pup the option to go to the bathroom after leaving his crate. The dog will eventually learn that there are proper times to go outside and use the restroom.
Repetition is the key to success when teaching a dog a new command. It is not uncommon for it to take between 25 to 50 repetitions of the same command for your dog to learn it. Continue repeating the command patiently, and eventually your dog will understand it.
The first rule to remember when you begin to house train your puppy is that what you feed them will eventually come out the other end. In order to regulate your dog’s toileting habits, you should feed him a good quality food at the same times each day. This schedule will let you figure out when to let your dog relieve himself, cutting back on your chances of incidents.
In summary, you have to prevent your dog from negative behavior. This not only keeps your dog safe, but saves you money on vet bills. Use the advice in this piece and you will have what it takes to curtail excessive chewing.