MY DOG IS CHEWING EVERYTHING!

We’re going to chat about all things chewing! You all know puppies chew on things, right? They’re teething so chewing soothes their sore jaws and gums, and pups use their mouths to explore the world. Think of toddlers putting everything in their mouths… except that dogs don’t have hands with opposable thumbs, so picking up, feeling and tasting objects are all done with their mouths, too!

TIPS

✰ If you have a baby puppy, he should ONLY have access to the things you want him to chew.

✰ Exercise pens, baby gates, crates and dog runs are all handy to keep your puppy safely away from your valuables and dangerous items. (They also help with toilet training!)

✰ Research and provide safe all-natural long lasting chews to your dog. They also double up as mental stimulation!

IF YOU NOTICE YOUR DOG CHEWING ON THEIR STYLISH HOUND NO-PULL HARNESS WHILE WEARING IT, THEY ARE PROBABLY FIND THE FRONT LEADING CONFUSING AND/OR UNCOMFORATBLE.

This is usually for a simple reason: the chest strap is too loose. If it has not been adjusted properly and hangs loose in front of your dog, he will grab it to investigate. This one’s an easy fix – tighten the chest strap! It should be loose enough to fit 2-3 of your fingers underneath while your dog is wearing it, but no looser. You may notice the chest strap is looser if you have been using your lead attached to the back clip only, as the lead pressure pulling backwards will compensate for any looseness on the chest. If you are using your lead attached to the front clip, make sure you cannot fit more than 2-3 fingers beneath – if you can, you will not get the full no-pull effect of the harness.

IN THIS WAY, YOUR HARNESS IS ASSISTING YOUR DOG TO WALK WITHOUT PULLING AHEAD, BUT YOU ARE ALSO TEACHING HIM THAT TURNING TOWARD YOU HAS PLEASANT CONSEQUENCES.

This prevents him from wondering why he’s suddenly facing you – and finding it disconcerting, which could lead to an attempt to chew on the harness. If you do this for short periods daily (5-10 minutes is enough!), you will find your dog becoming accustomed to walking without pulling. He’ll also be enjoying the walk so much, he definitely won’t be chewing the harness!