Dog AreaDog Lovers Resources & Pet Care Tips

All dogs are known to bark, to dig, to roll in mud, to scratch and to chew. Dogs are one of the most loved pets. After all, these loyal and loving animals have made a significant difference to humans way of life. On the other hand, an owner that highly values the affectionate and loyal temperament of the pet can't help but be annoyed by the destructive behavior of the pet. Destructive chewing is one of the most common concerns of pet parents. No pet owner would want to constantly replace the things destroyed by the dog's indiscriminate chewing habit.

Chewing is innate in dogs. At three months, puppies would start chewing to try the strength of their teeth . In the absence of hands, puppies use their mouth and teeth to investigate their surroundings . These lovable fur balls are forever curious and gnawing at things is their way of learning about the environment . The propensity to chew worsens when the puppies start to teeth. Teethers are commonly given to teething babies to lessen the pain and to strengthen the gums. Teething puppies not given chew toys would chew rugs, furniture, the master's clothes or any other object to manage their teething pains. This indiscriminate chewing can have dangerous results. A dog that has been chewing can swallow an object that can create a life threatening blockage. Indiscriminate chewing in puppies can be managed easily by providing the confined pet with safe chew toys. The tendency to chew is generally outgrown by most puppies.

A well behave dog that has unexpectedly developed an excessive chewing habit would naturally concern a pet owner. There has to be an underlying reason for the dog's destructive behavior. Loneliness, inactivity and boredom can be the cause for the dog's destructive chewing behavior. Finding out what makes your dog chew is only the beginning. It is just as important to know what to do when it chews. Dogs are social animals. A cat can satisfactorily exist lying around and being idle all day but not a dog. It is necessary for a dog to have someone to interact with. In spite the famed canine intelligence, dogs are expected not too know the value things. A dog craving for the company of its favorite person would make do with a shoe that has the person's lingering scent. Being energetic, dogs have to be provided with opportunities to let off steam. A dog that is cooped inside the house with no toys or no playmate would find its own entertainment.