How do I stop puppy from chewing things up?
You can try dog-proofing your home when you are away. Our dog likes to chew couch cushions, so we started putting bar stools on the couch to keep the dog away. You also want to make sure you aren’t giving your dog anything that would make him or her confused as to what is ok and what is not ok to chew on. Don’t let your dog chew on old shoes or old furniture or anything. Also, don’t reward your dog for stopping chewing on something. When you see your dog about to chew on something, stop them. Reward your dog by preventing him or her from chewing on something. Give the reward when the dog chooses not to chew on furniture. Be sure to give your dog more tasty alternatives to chewing on furniture. Have doggy bones and chew toys lying around. When you do catch your dog in the act of chewing on something. Stop him or her in the middle of it, and give them a dog bone to chew on. Don’t reward them with praise until they pick up the bone and start chewing on it. If none of the above and none of
