When you own a puppy, it’s inevitable that something in your home will be destroyed, or close to it, by your friendly canine’s explorative chewing. While this is the natural why for a pup to learn about his surroundings, there are still ways in which you as the owner can take action in preventing this behavior from becoming a habit. By helping him learn the house rules and providing him other chewing alternatives, you can lessen this transition to his new home.

First you need to help your dog learn what is okay to chew, and what is not okay. Make this easier on him by keeping your belongings out of reach. Put trash cans up higher (on shelves or counters), keep clothes, books, and remote controls up out of reach. There are some items, of course, that can’t be kept out of harms way. For example, you come into the living room and find your puppy knawing away at the carpet. In these cases, if you catch him in the act, make a loud noise to let him know you dislike his behavior, and offer him a chew toy. Then pet him and display your approval of the chew toy.

Dogs do get bored just like humans, so offering a new chew toy every now and then is a good way to prevent them finding new items in your house to destroy. Also, when you have to leave the dog for a while, it’s best to keep him in a safe area out of reach of anything but his toys. Crate training is helpful here; destructive chewing is very commonly prevented by putting a dog in his crate while the owners are out.

If your dog is still chewing destructively after seven to nine months, you may need to seek the help of a professional. In any case, be patient with your canine as it discovers the appropriate ways to use its teeth.

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