Correcting Puppy Chewing

Many pet owners seem to forget what is involved with caring for a pet when they purchase their puppy. I must admit I wasn’t thinking about anything except how cute our golden retrievers were when we saw a photo of them. There are several methods...

Mouthing and chewing are normal puppy behaviors that one should expect to deal with when raising a puppy. However, it is appropriate and necessary for puppies to learn that there are right and wrong ways play with you. To help your puppy learn good mouth...

Mouthing and biting are common, normal behaviors for puppies. Puppies explore their world by trying things out in their mouth. They also bite and mouth when they play with each other. However, you must teach a puppy what is appropriate to bite and what...

Puppies are, of course, absolutely adorable: Their soft fur, little muzzles, gangly legs and little bellies. But then there are those teeth—small but sharp, and constantly affixed to various things in your home. You can't stop a puppy from teething...

Chewing on household objects like furniture or shoes is a problem with many puppies. Some owners simply put up with it, assuming that it’s just a phase and their pooch will grow out of it. But dog owners should not tolerate destructive chewing, and...