{"id":4590,"date":"2022-08-29T03:15:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T03:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/"},"modified":"2022-08-30T06:54:17","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T06:54:17","slug":"how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get my dog to stop chewing when Im out?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chewing_when_Im_out\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop chewing when Im out?\">How do I get my dog to stop chewing when Im out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chewing_when_Im_out-2\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop chewing when I\u2019m out?\">How do I get my dog to stop chewing when I\u2019m out?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_destroying_things_when_I_leave\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop destroying things when I leave?\">How do I get my dog to stop destroying things when I leave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_chewing_on_separation_anxiety\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from chewing on separation anxiety?\">How do I stop my dog from chewing on separation anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/#Why_is_my_dog_tearing_up_the_house_when_I_leave\" title=\"Why is my dog tearing up the house when I leave?\">Why is my dog tearing up the house when I leave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/#Do_dogs_grow_out_of_chewing\" title=\"Do dogs grow out of chewing?\">Do dogs grow out of chewing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/#What_is_the_most_destructive_dog_breed\" title=\"What is the most destructive dog breed?\">What is the most destructive dog breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/#How_do_you_fix_destructive_behavior_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you fix destructive behavior in dogs?\">How do you fix destructive behavior in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/#Do_dogs_grow_out_of_separation_anxiety\" title=\"Do dogs grow out of separation anxiety?\">Do dogs grow out of separation anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/#Should_you_crate_a_dog_with_separation_anxiety\" title=\"Should you crate a dog with separation anxiety?\">Should you crate a dog with separation anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-im-out\/#Which_dog_breeds_have_separation_anxiety\" title=\"Which dog breeds have separation anxiety?\">Which dog breeds have separation anxiety?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chewing_when_Im_out\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop chewing when Im out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Identify times of the day when your dog is most likely to chew and give him a puzzle toy filled with something delicious. You can include some of your dog\u2019s daily ration of food in the toy. Discourage chewing inappropriate items by spraying them with chewing deterrents.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-and-eating-everything\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I get my dog to stop chewing and eating everything?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_chewing_when_Im_out-2\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop chewing when I\u2019m out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The simplest way to deal with dogs that chew on things is twofold:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove things that your dog may want to chew. Put a little sticky note on your door reminding you to clean up the house (or put the dog inside a contained area) before you leave every day.<\/li>\n<li>Give your dog something else to chew on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CZuo57SbFJc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-stop-destroying-things\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_destroying_things_when_I_leave\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop destroying things when I leave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as a recap of the best ways to stop a dog from destroying things when you\u2019re gone are as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Control the environment and give less freedom.<\/li>\n<li>Give plenty of mental and physical exercise before leaving them.<\/li>\n<li>Determine if they might have separation anxiety and address as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-chewing-on-separation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_chewing_on_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from chewing on separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the Problem Is Mild<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Give your dog a special treat each time you leave (like a puzzle toy stuffed with peanut butter).<\/li>\n<li>Make your comings and goings low-key without a lot of greeting.<\/li>\n<li>Leave some recently worn clothes out that smell like you.<\/li>\n<li>Consider giving your pet over-the-counter natural calming supplements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CZuo57SbFJc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-tearing-up-the-house-when-i\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_tearing_up_the_house_when_I_leave\"><\/span>Why is my dog tearing up the house when I leave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Separation anxiety is triggered when dogs become upset because of separation from their guardians, the people they\u2019re attached to. Escape attempts by dogs with separation anxiety are often extreme and can result in self-injury and household destruction, especially around exit points like windows and doors.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-grow-out-of-chewing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_grow_out_of_chewing\"><\/span>Do dogs grow out of chewing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs teethe when they are puppies. When puppies are teething, between the ages of 3 and 6 months of age, they are also chewing!\u00a0 As long as you keep the learning behavior from becoming a habit, your puppy should outgrow this chewing, too.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-most-destructive-dog-breed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_destructive_dog_breed\"><\/span>What is the most destructive dog breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These Are the Most Destructive Dog Breeds You Can Own<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dachshund.<\/li>\n<li>Boxer.<\/li>\n<li>Beagle.<\/li>\n<li>Greyhound.<\/li>\n<li>Dalmatian. Dalmatians need lots of obedience training.<\/li>\n<li>Doberman pinscher. Dobermans have loads of energy.<\/li>\n<li>Rottweiler. Rottweilers need a firm hand.<\/li>\n<li>Border collie. Border collies need lots of mental stimulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-fix-destructive-behavior-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_destructive_behavior_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you fix destructive behavior in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boredom<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Leave a radio or the TV on low volume, or try talking to your pet using a camera;<\/li>\n<li>Stop home and see your dog on your breaks at work;<\/li>\n<li>Hire a pet sitter to take your dog for a walk during the day;<\/li>\n<li>Get interactive dog toys and place them around the house.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt another dog so your dog has some company;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193890 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-fix-destructive-behavior-in-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"How do you fix destructive behavior in dogs?\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-fix-destructive-behavior-in-dogs.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-fix-destructive-behavior-in-dogs-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-fix-destructive-behavior-in-dogs-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-fix-destructive-behavior-in-dogs-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-fix-destructive-behavior-in-dogs-1536x1085.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0ZYeFgkbyMY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-grow-out-of-separation-anxiety\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_grow_out_of_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>Do dogs grow out of separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Will My Pup Grow Out of Separation Anxiety? Sadly, if you don\u2019t take action to correct the symptoms of separation anxiety early on, it tends to get worse. Puppies will not just miraculously grow out of separation anxiety as they get older because it has little to do with their age.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-crate-a-dog-with-separation-anxiety\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_crate_a_dog_with_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>Should you crate a dog with separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Crate training can be very beneficial for dogs that suffer from separation anxiety. Having a place where they feel safe and can settle down while alone is not only helpful while they undergo treatment for separation anxiety but also prevents them from engaging in destructive behavior around the home.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-dog-breeds-have-separation-anxiety\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dog_breeds_have_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>Which dog breeds have separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog breeds which tend to have lots of separation anxiety include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>The Border Collie.<\/li>\n<li>Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.<\/li>\n<li>Jack Russell Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>German Shepherd.<\/li>\n<li>Australian Shepherd.<\/li>\n<li>Bichon Frise.<\/li>\n<li>Vizsla.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I get my dog to stop chewing when Im out?How do I get my dog to stop chewing when I\u2019m out?How do I get my dog to stop destroying things when I leave?How do I stop my dog from chewing on separation anxiety?Why is my dog tearing up the house&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193889,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-get-my-dog-to-stop-chewing-when-Im-out.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4590"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4590"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4590\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193891,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4590\/revisions\/193891"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193889"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}