Chewing

Chewing is another topic that you will inevitably have to deal with. The simple fact is that dogs love to chew. As they lose their baby teeth and start to grow in their adult teeth, just like human babies, they have a strong desire to chew and put things in their mouths. This is very natural, and almost all dogs do it. The key is to make sure that your dog knows what they can and can't chew. Make sure your puppy has lots of toys to chew on. Not household toys, but store bought toys. If you give the puppy an old sock or old shoe to chew on, they will think that they can chew on ANY sock or shoe and that is exactly what they will do. You need to give them dog toys to play with. Things like teething rings, nylabones, tug toys, tennis balls, frisbees and bones. Ask your vet for suggestions on certain toys and what would be best for your dog.