On the ABC hit show Modern Family, Jay and Gloria have a chewing problem, their dog Stella likes to chomp on Gloria?s shoes! For any fancy footwear lover out there, a dog chewing a pair can cost you a bundle.
It?s no secret though, dogs like to chew, in fact they need to chew! If you aren?t prepared for it dogs can make chew toys out of anything and everything, from remote controls to limited addition books. But don?t despair here are a few ideas that might keep your dog from picking your valuables as their chew toys.
First, take away any temptation, lock the shoes up in the closet and put easily reached items in drawers or high enough that a dog can?t reach them.
Give your dog a few good chew toys. Lots of companies make long lasting and time occupying chews. Kong is an excellent source for chews. These toys can keep your dog happily chewing for hours.
Confine your dog to a safe and secure area when you are away, keeping them out of harm?s way and away from chewing mishaps.
If you find your dog likes one particular item to chew on that you would rather they didn?t try coating it with a non toxic, foul tasting spray. Bitter apple or cayenne pepper might do the trick. Check out the Product Directory for several products to try.
It also doesn?t hurt to invest in a little obedience training. Good trainers can help you stay the master in your home.
