Why Your Dog Chews and Destroys

You want to know why your dog chewed your new shoes, carpet, table, or whatever else that sent you into exasperation. There is no one answer, but there are a few possible reasons besides it may just be good entertainment and a great way to pass the time.
Puppies and young dogs learn about the elements in their world by mouthing objects and gnawing. The targets are whatever piques their curiosity and can include just about anything that may occupy their time and bring them comfort in the moment. Destructiveness of this kind is not destruction to them and is a normal behavior for a growing dog.
Some dogs will chew out of boredom or when they are upset or nervous like when they feel separated or "abandoned" by their owners when they depart for work in the morning. Anxiety can escalate their emotions into a frenzied effort to escape the house so they may find their pack leader. A dog of this state might dig and chew at doorways, windowsills and whatever else it perceives is standing in its way.
Chewing may be caused by a generally nervous personality or phobia. For instance, your dog may be normally fine but a clap of thunder may cause a dog to suffer anxiety thereby driving your otherwise calm pet to cause damage to your house or personal items on stormy days. This may not be limited to thunder; your dog may develop fears of fireworks, wind, and a variety of other noises.
A very simple solution is to give them something to chew on that they will like, enjoy and bring them comfort at those "doggie emotionally trying" times. What you give them should never represent or resemble what you do not want then to chew on. Do not give an old shoe if you do not want a good shoe to be destroyed at a time when you aren't around. You can't expect your dog to draw a distinction. There are a number of excellent "chew toys" on the market. The Kong® brand toys are an excellent choice and they are durable and strong to stand up to the toughest of punishment. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes and one of the best feature benefits is that you can even hide treats in many Kong toys.
Whatever toys you decide to buy, it is imperative that you make sure your dog's toys are built to withstand a good chewing without breaking into pieces. Broken pieces are dangerous and can even prove fatal because your dog can choke on them or they can get lodged in its intestinal tract. You must choose carefully.
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