Training Tips - Chew on This

There are a few things that we can guarantee a puppy will do and that is to pee, poop, eat and chew.

Do not punish.  Teach them what they are allowed to chew on and never punish them for chewing.

Make a toy box.  When you purchase a new toy, put it in the toy box and do not give it to them directly.

Pick up their toys:  Every night their toys go back in the toy box, making them more exciting tomorrow.

Trade:  Always replace what they are not supposed to chew on with what they are allowed to chose from

Add Appeal: Freeze a Peanut Butter filled Kong (you can purchase one at pet stores). Buy soup bones at the butchers - cheap and long lasting. 

Take away incentive:  Use a bitter apple spray when necessary.  Spray it directly on items they are not supposed to chew.

Set them up:  Place an item next to them and teach them "LEAVE IT".  Pick up the item when you leave the room.

The most important thing to remember is to NEVER leave a dog unsupervised in areas where they can chew on things (electrical wires, etc.).