My puppy is eating walls! How do I stop this destructive chewing?

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My Jack Russell named Patches is tearing apart and eating all the walls in my home. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 9 days old | 8 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Puppies are notorious for destructive behavior. Most dogs will outgrow this by 2 years of age but not all do. Additionally, this behavior is not only destructive but it can lead to ingesting toxin substances and intestinal foreign bodies which are fatal without treatment. Patches needs to be crated any time you are not physically watching her. It's safer that way. Here are two helpful links: Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.co/article/chewing-in-puppies-how-to-control-it/ Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.co/article/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy-or-older-dog/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My puppy is eating walls! How do I stop this destructive chewing?

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