If your dog has started chewing, biting, barking or causing you other problems then this is the sign you need to start taking control of your dog. It’s up to you to teach him what’s right and what’s wrong – or how will he ever know?

Teaching Him the Right Way

If you want to take control of your dog to stop him chewing, then the first thing you need to know is that it works both ways. If you want your dog to put the work in to learn what you’re teaching him, you’re also going to need to give back to him. Keep him interested by taking him out, letting him outside, and always showing him love and positive praise throughout the training.

Be Consistent

When you do start training, it’s important that you’re consistent. This means that you’re going to need to work with your dog every single day. Don’t overload him, though – you can’t expect him to work with you for hours at a time! Give him plenty of breaks so that both of you stay focused and don’t start getting tired with each other.

Why Is He Chewing?

You’ll also need to think about the reasons why he’s started chewing if you want to put an end to it, as this will influence the way you need to train him. If he’s just bored then make sure you take him for plenty of walks, play with him, and give him chew toys. If he doesn’t like you going out and leaving him alone, slowly work your way up to longer periods away until he gets used to it.

Another reason why dogs may chew is because they are teething. This is natural, so you’ll need to give them plenty of alternatives to use. You should do this in any case of chewing – make sure you praise them when they chew their toys, and tell them NO when they chew things they’re not supposed to. Just always only tell them off during the act, or else they might not understand what they’ve done wrong.

These are just the beginning steps when it comes to taking control of your dog’s chewing and teaching him the way to go. It takes real patience, but it is possible for anyone to train their dog with a little effort.

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