Golden Retriever Chewing

Chewing is a natural instinct of a Golden Retriever. Chewing is one of the ways through which they investigate and play with anything that they notice new around them. Goldens develop this habit when they are still a puppy. Though Golden Retrievers are cute, friendly, and loveable dogs but certainly anyone would not like them to chew their belongings. The chewing habit has to be addresses instantly else something that is cute will quickly become destructive. Therefore, coaching the Golden Retrievers from unwanted chewing forms an essential aspect of their training. To combat the destructive habit of Golden Retriever chewing, there are number of things that you need to consider.

The first step required to stop Golden Retriever chewing is to closely observe what he is chewing. This will help in great deal in preventing you Golden from unwanted chewing. Though Golden Retrievers have a tendency to mouth everything, yet the temptation to chew varies. The owners must have a very clear definition of the things that tempt their Golden Retriever to chewing. Once they are able to define it, bitter chewing-deterrent spray could be used on things that your Goldie likes to chew. Since they are in a stage of learning good behavior and self-control, terrible taste is most likely to prevent your Golden Retrievers from chewing everything, without harming them.

Next important thing is to find out the primary cause of the chewing. Golden Retriever may resort to chewing when it is teething, which is very natural and needs something to work those gums on. You can give your Golden Retriever some chew toys or treats specifically designed for this purpose. This will not only distract the puppy from unwanted chewing but also relieve his teething pain. Besides, it will also teach your Golden Retriever that when it comes to chewing, there are only few things that it can chew. Golden Retriever also tends to chewing because of several other reasons including boredom, stress, and loneliness. If chewing habit is because of any of these reasons adequate activities and interaction have to be provided.

Care should also be taken that while playing, you are not engaging your Golden Retriever in any such game in which biting or chewing is part of. You should also take care that confusion is not created while you are training your Golden Retriever of unwanted chewing. As such unwanted shoes or garments, etc. should not be used to amuse the puppy because your puppy is still in the learning stage and might be unable to comprehend the distinction between the old ones and the ones you care for. It is also an appropriate time to teach your Goldie “Drop” command. This will teach the dog to drop the item he’s chewing on. This should be followed by replacing the dropped item with an item that your Golden Retriever can chew on. Consistence coaching of such kind will train the dog in distinguishing what he is and isn’t allowed to be chewing on.
If the Golden Retriever chewing habit is due to separation anxiety, special care should be taken that the exits after playtime are very low key affair. It will reduce the suffering and cause minimum stress in your Golden Retriever. Chewing is a habit that can be curbed provided you know how to control your pet. Remember Golden Retrievers have an eager to please nature, therefore while training never punish the dog physically. Because physical punishments will cause more anxiety thereby increasing his unwanted chewing habit.