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My puppy keeps chewing my clothes. How can I train him to stop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 5 days old | 4 lbs

My dog is 9 weeks old, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I have chew toys, but he chews my clothes. ? I try to distract him, no luck ? How to discipline effectively, Correctly?

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Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2019

Unfortunately this is a common problem in puppies, but luckily there are many things you can do to help stop it. Redirecting him to appropriate toys and providing praise for when he chooses the correct things to chew on can help. Go to https://veterinarypartner.vin.com and type Destructive Chewing by Puppies and Dogs and Bones are Unsafe for Your Dog, No Bones about It in the search bar for more information. Also see the link below for training tips: https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/how-to-prevent-damage-from-a-destructive-dog/

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