Why does my dog chew everything but his toys? How can I stop it?

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My 8 year old puppy wants to chew on everything he shouldn't. I get his attention and give him an appropriate toy to chew on. He will either chew it for a few seconds, or take it, then chew on something else he knows he isn't allowed to. No matter what, he finds something to chew on that he shouldn't, even if it's just your clothes or nibbling on you. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 30 days old | 13.6 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting on PetCoach! Redirecting with a tactile enjoyable toy that Max really loves can help quite a bit. Continuing to do this and being consistent with this technique is key. Also making sure Max is stimulated in other ways every day can make a big impact such as play time and frequent walks. You can also try spraying bitter apple on areas where Max likes to inappropriately chew and this can help deter him from chewing on or near that location again. I have provided a helpful training video below you may find useful as well. https://youtu.be/3Odb0BAjZxA

Why does my dog chew everything but his toys? How can I stop it?

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