How to stop my puppy from chewing shoes, plants, and dangerous wires?

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My dog is chewing the shoes. So we don't allow him near the place where there are shoes. He bites off the plants too. Yesterday he chewed out a wire. How should I stop him from this? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 29 days old | 40 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sadly this is a puppy and or breed problem that MOST dogs eventually outgrow. Everything he could chew on should be put away or removed until this phase of puppy-hood is over. The family needs to learn to put their shoes in the closet. All plants should be put up on furniture or shelves. All exposed wires should be hidden or blocked with baby gates. When Damon can not be 100% watched he should be crated for his own safety or penned in a dog play pen or gated in a room that is puppy proofed. Make sure he gets plenty of exercise with walks and one on one play or sign him up for doggie day care during the day. Most chewing occurs out of boredom. Sign him up for training classes or start teaching him "leave it" and be sure he knows how to come when called. This is going to take time and patience and everyone doing their part to prevent injury to their belongings and to Damon. I hope this helps and I wish you the best!

How to stop my puppy from chewing shoes, plants, and dangerous wires?

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