One of the most common problems in the dog, especially during the puppy season, is the habit of bite the objects around it, like the furniture in our house. The reasons that lead them to do so can be very varied; from tooth pain to separation anxiety. In any case, we can avoid it with a few tricks and a little patience.
It is essential to know the reasons that lead dogs to destroy our property. Many times it is due to gum pain they feel when their permanent teeth are coming in, discomfort that they try to calm biting everything they find around them. We can fix this by buying special toys, such as chew toys, and offering them to the dog whenever he shows an intention to destroy our objects.
Another reason may be stress due to inactivity. We can try long daily walks, as well as different games, depending on the physical and psychological characteristics of the dog. If we see that this way it does not use up its energy enough, we will have to try other methods.
We can also resort to repellent sprays. By spraying them on the furniture, we give them a bitter taste that our pet will flee from. However, before buying it, we must consult with a veterinarian, so that he can tell us what type of product is not harmful to the animal. This is essential to avoid poisoning.
It is also essential that the dog learn the order of 'no', a message that we must give you every time you approach our furniture with the intention of destroying it. After that, you have to offer him one of his toys, rewarding him when he becomes interested in it. With time and this kind of positive reinforcement, we will be able to end the problem.
If with all this we cannot eliminate this habit, it is best that we go to a professional trainer. He will know how to tell us what its origin is and what we can do to solve it.