 Most puppies have a strong, natural desire to
investigate. But this curiosity can
lead to
problems when your puppy digs up
your roses or destroys your new shoes. Many owners
rely solely on punishment to
correct problem behavior, but you'll find that reinforcing good
behavior works
better and keeps your dog happier.Chew Toys
- Begin with a variety of toys and determine
which types your pup prefers.
- Rotate different toys to keep them novel and
interesting. Reward your dog when it
chews its toys.
- Never give items to the puppy to chew that
are similar to household items you don't
want destroyed. (e.g., your puppy
may not distinguish between old shoes and
new shoes.)
- Use commercial anti-chew sprays, citronella
oil, or a small amount of cayenne
pepper mixed with water as deterrents.
Chewing and
Anxiety Destructive behavior is often a direct response
to anxiety. Lesson the problem by teaching
the dog that it cannot receive
attention on demand. Train it to rest in its own bed or crate,
rather than
constantly lying near you. Exercise your dog before you leave home, and try to
sneak out when it is occupied. Practice short departures, then gradually
increase the length
of time your dog is alone.
Digging Dogs dig for a number of reasons: to cool off,
chase rodents, bury and retrieve bones,
escape confinement, or just for the fun
of it.
Digging commonly occurs when pets are left
alone with insufficient stimulation. Provide your
dog with stimulating chew
toys, increased play and exercise, and perhaps even a second pet.
Of course,
give some thought to the addition of a second pet, since you could end up with
two diggers instead of one. Try these methods to discourage digging: remote
punishment (turning on a sprinkler, pulling
on an extended leash, tossing a tin
can containing a few pebbles near the pet), changing
or covering the surface (by
placing rocks over the area or covering with concrete). For
some dogs the most
practical solution is to provide a digging area and to reinforce
appropriate
digging.
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