Is Your Dog Excessively Chewing? Here's What To Do!

Dogs chew excessively for one of two reasons.

Either they have an over abundance of energy and are channeling it by excessive chewing, or they are a teething puppy trying to alleviate pain. Either way, a prescription of (you guessed it) MORE daily exercise can't hurt the situation. Most dogs simply aren't getting enough exercise and they turn to channeling their excess energy in ways like excess chewing.

Maybe you have a puppy who seems to chew on whatever he sees. If that's the case, certainly monitor him at all times, and make sure he only has access to items he should be chewing on.

If you're concerned that your dogs behavior is turning into obsession with chewing, consult a professional dog trainer (a certified one like myself) immediately. Obsessive chewing doesn't occur overnight, and fixing it isn't an overnight process. Dogs shouldn't be allowed to chew nonstop for any longer than two hours per day.

They also shouldn't have the desire or need to chew for longer than two hours per day if they are being sufficiently exercised. Check out KONG products for dogs that are heavier chewers, or seem to destroy plush toys very quickly.