What can you do to encourage your puppy to chew on appropriate chew toys and not your shoes?
To encourage a dog to chew on an appropriate chew toy you should not buy toys that resemble inappropriate items. Always encourage playing with the appropriate toys. Have the family play fetch with appropriate toys.
Dogs like scents, try soaking nyla bones in broth to entice proper choices by the dog. If chewing certain items is a problem, you may consider spraying inappropriate items with a chew deterrent.
If you find your puppy chewing an inappropriate item, without force, remove the item while firmly saying “no” and simply trade your dog for an appropriate item. Do not draw attention to the inappropriate item.
