In puppies, as well as in children, milk teeth grow, gums itch, there is a desire to taste everything. Puppies will really chew on everything that catches their eyes, including furniture. Milk teeth in dogs change at 7-8 months. What can you do to prevent your little pet from chewing all the furniture during this time?
Instructions
Step 1
Provide the puppy with an object to chew. Avoid rubber or stuffed toys. Puppies have very sharp teeth, with which they can easily bite off small pieces of such a toy and swallow them. Purchase special soaked puppy bones or plastic toys.
Step 2
Remove unwanted chewing objects from the puppy's line of sight. Keep your shoes in the closet, your kids' toys in the storage drawer, keep the closet doors closed, and wrap the corners of the sofa with cellophane. This does not have to be done forever, but only until the moment when the puppy loses interest in chewing. You can restrict the dog's access to some rooms in the house. Many dog breeders offer to temporarily place puppies in a spacious home playpen-box, for example, during periods when you leave them at home, so that the animal does not spoil the furniture without your supervision.
Step 3
Show the puppy the items he is allowed to chew on. For example, you notice that your fidget is sharpening his teeth on the handrail of a chair, click on his ears and firmly say "no". Then immediately give him a toy or bone and praise him for his obedience. Pointing to the right object will gradually shift the puppy's attention away from the prohibited object. Talk to your dog in a firm but calm manner. Try not to scare your pet.
Step 4
Be consistent. Let everyone in the family pay attention to the upbringing of the dog, take part in the training of the puppy. Teach them to keep their belongings in order, away from pet toys. Decide what method of punishment, what words you will use in relation to the dog, have everyone in the house strictly follow the instructions. If everyone uses the "no" or "fu" response, the dog will be clearer in commands. If everyone begins to use individual parenting and training techniques, the dog will be confused. And the problem with gnawed furniture will remain unresolved for a long time.
Step 5
Never let your puppy bite you. You must teach your dog to take your commands seriously. Biting and gnawing are two bad but very similar habits. Whenever your puppy starts to bite your arm, leg, or clothing, give him a sharp tug and scold him loudly. Stop playing with him and react in any way. Turn your back to the puppy and do not make eye contact with you. When the pet calms down, you can continue training, running, playing, etc. Learning to speak the same language with your dog will soon begin to understand that biting is bad and that communication stops as soon as the bites begin. If you manage to train a dog at such a young age, you will have an intelligent, well-mannered friend. Efforts and rigor will be justified with interest very soon.
