How to Keep Your Dog From Chewing Your Furniture

There are certain things only dog owners understand. In addition to how to keep dogs out of your trash and how to keep dogs in your yard, the other most frequently asked how-to question for dog owners is how to keep your dog from chewing your furniture. Lucky for you, we put together a short video from our Certified Pet Trainer, Sandy Benes, with tips on how to stop dog chewing.

Why Do Dogs Chew Furniture?

Before we can get to the solution of how to prevent dogs from chewing on your furniture, it's important to understand why they do this. A few reasons that your dogs may chew furniture can be due to teething or  anxiety. However, sometimes, Some dogs chew furniture simply out of boredom. 

How to Prevent Dogs From Chewing Furniture:

There are a few different ways you can prevent your dog from chewing your furniture. One tip would be to make sure your dog has plenty of alternative chew toys that will help keep them keep away from your furniture. Another tip may be to rotate between different chew toys. This can help prevent your pet from becoming bored with the same chew toys. If your dog is suffering from anxiety, you can speak with your vet about possible treatments to prevent further furniture chewing brought on by anxiety.

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