Pet Care & Training Tips

Chewing is often a problem with puppies and one that has to be controlled if the pet is to remain part of your household.  A puppy must be trained to direct this normal chewing behavior to the right king of objects.  This requires patience and persistence.

Confine your puppy when you're not around in a comfortable space with appropriate chew toys that it will learn to regard as "his/hers" for gnawing on.  When your puppy chews on inappropriate items when you are around distract him/her with a more attractive option and give praise for good behavior.  If chewing persists on household items use a mixture of vinegar/water/and pepper to make them less tempting.

1 cup vinegar, 1 TBSP pepper, juice of a lemon, 1 cup water