Destructive Chewing

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Saving the Slippers - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

If you don’t want your dog to chew your slippers, you have to show them what to chew.  A treat-filled chewtoy will be much more appealing to a dog then any slippers.

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Stuffing Chewtoys - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

When you stuff a chewtoy, try to wedge a couple of them in there really well, so your dog can’t get them out.  Then add a few more treats that will fall out more easily to capture their attention.

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The Best Chewtoys - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

The best chewtoys are indestructible and hollow.  This means you can stuff them with tasty treats and leave them with your dog unsupervised.

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Advanced Chewtoy Stuffing - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

An expertly stuffed chewtoy will keep a dog occupied all day.  Mix it up and stuff your chewtoys with a variety of treats to keep them interested.

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This is Not a Chewtoy! - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

A chewtoy cannot be consumed or destroyed.  Toys which can be eaten pose a very serious safety concern for your dog.

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The Cost of Chewing - Training the Companion Dog 2 – Behavior Problems

Chewing can be a very serious and expensive problem.  Dogs will chew, it’s a simple fact.  So it’s a very good idea to teach them what you want them to chew.

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Chewing - Dog Training for Children

It’s very important that your puppy forms appropriate chewtoy habits as early as possible.  Fortunately, this couldn’t be easier.  Simply stuff a hollow chewtoy with some treats, and leave your puppy confined with it.

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Kong & Squirrel Dude

Hollow chewtoys can be stuffed with food, making them very interesting to your dogs.  Your dog is going to chew, so you should show them what you want them to chew.

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Feed From Chewtoys

A food-stuffed chewtoy is an automatic dog training device that reinforces your dog for settling down and chewing an appropriate object.  It’s a great doggy-hobby!

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