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Most dogs have a natural desire to chewing, and that's not a bad thing, unless you are chewing on your favorite pair of shoes and leaving teeth marks on the legs of your dining room table. Why do dogs chew? They may be anxious or bored, or both. Here are 5 tips on dog training chewing:

1. Your dog can certainly learn not to chew things, then try not to put temptation in their way, especially when they are still young and in training? In deciding whether things are safely out of reach, taking into account the height of your dog and if he will jump up to the furniture in order to get something.

Dogs love: pillows, candles, shoes, garbage, mobile phones, remote controls, socks, books.

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2. Do not allow your dog enjoy the forbidden fruit. It is better for him to be trained from the beginning of what is and is not to chew - before they feel the special flavor of your shoes or sofa pillow.

3. Do not confuse your dog. Do not let him chew some old household items such as old shoes or towels. He will not understand the rules of this game. Hmm ... Why this half I bite? Maybe I can bite all the socks now!

4. Let him chew. Once your dog loves to chew, let your toys available so that he can chew, objects that he can chew with the approval of its owner. Place a couple of safe choices for him to chew, and change the toys to keep things interesting.

5. Supervise play time of your dog. It might be tempting to keep your dog in the "safe zone" until it is older enough to stop chewing everything in sight, but it will be boring for him. He has the chance to study and learn their limits and expectations. He needs to have the opportunity to learn right and wrong at the same time spend time with you.

It is perfectly natural for your dog likes to chew, especially if it is 3 years old. Keep in mind, put your most valuable objects out of reach until he understands the rules. Be consistent with him when he starts to chew the wrong thing. Get him in the act and replace it with an acceptable toy to chew. When he is chewing the toy acceptable, make compliments to help you understand. With these tips in mind, you should be able to train with him what is appropriate to chew.