Chew toys relieve boredom and massage your puppy's gums during teething. When your dog was a puppy, chewing was probably expected. Even as she made a ragged mess of anything she could get her teeth on, the non-chewing adult beckoned from the future. Now that future is here and your dog still chews. Don’t worry: her habit might still go away. Yes, They Do Most dogs teethe when they are puppies. When puppies are teething, between the ages of 3 and 6 months of age, they are also chewing! After your puppy’s baby teeth are gone, she’ll usually stop chewing over time, since the discomfort from her new teeth has disappeared. Older puppies may also go through a chewing stage between at 6 months and a year. Puppies start “exploratory chewing” to learn about the world around them. As long as you keep the learning behavior from becoming a habit, your puppy should outgrow this chewing, too. No, They Don't Some breeds or the crosses of certain breeds can be terrific chewers all their lives.

Many hunting and sporting breeds—such as retrievers and setters—are prone to chewing. Houses For Sale In Viti Levu FijiTerriers, active dogs who bore easily, often chew. Plummer Terrier Pups For Sale In WalesIn addition, very small dogs or those with rounded skulls and pushed-in faces (brachycephalic breeds) can sometimes retain a number of teeth long after they are supposed to fall out on their own. White Schnauzer Puppies For Sale In MiamiIf puppy teeth do not fall out on their own, your dog may feel discomfort or even pain from too many teeth being crowded into her mouth. Retained baby teeth can cause your dog to chew well into her adult years, as well as causing tooth decay and misaligned teeth. Reasons for Destructive (Inappropriate) Chewing Breed, retained teeth and curiosity are only three reasons for chewing.

Destructive chewing occurs when your dog becomes bored or anxious. Your dog also vents pent-up energy when she chews. Finally, chewing is just plain fun for dogs. Chewing is a “self-rewarding activity,” which means it provides its own benefits. Whether for pain relief, taste or the pleasure of ripping into something, chewing gives the average dog satisfaction. However, dogs do not chew because they are “getting back” at you. Your Princess might chew because you left her alone, but she's not being spiteful. If Princess chews your good slippers while you are at work, it usually means she was bored or nervous and your slippers were where she could reach them. Correcting Destructive Chewing You must know the reason for destructive chewing behavior in order to correct it. Puppies usually grow out of chewing behavior; having any retained teeth surgically removed will reduce the need to teethe on your prized possessions. Psychological reasons are a bit harder to figure out. If you have moved recently, gotten a new pet or started working different hours, your dog might chew to relieve stress or anxiety.

Providing her with interactive toys or “legal” chew items may stop boredom-related chewing of, say, the furniture. And, most of all, if you don’t want her to chew your things—don't leave them where she can reach them! References Dog Behaviour: Chewing & How to Survive ItDog Obedience Advice: Behavior Reasons for Dog ChewingTerrier Dogs: Destructive Dogs and Their Chewing Habits Photo Credits Chris Amaral/Photodisc/Getty Images MORE MUST-CLICKS: Signs of Alpha Dog Behavior How to Get a New Puppy to Sleep How to Control Dogs that Run After Wildlife Training a Yorkie Not to Beg How to Stop a Dog From Eating Toilet Paper How to Comfort Your Puppy When You Leave for Work How to Prepare a Chihuahua to Wear a Harness How Dogs Communicate With Humans How to Properly Hold a Dog Leash How to Make Your Dog Not Be Jealous of Your CatsSo you have decided to get an Airedale Terrier? You are going to have your hands full.Having an Airedale around stands much of the conventional dog training advice on its head.

After having had three of them, it is a promise. On the other hand, they are smart, loyal, affectionate, and impish clowns. It is worth the effort to train them, because they are a wonderful breed if you take charge firmly and early. For all of their wonderful traits, they have others that can drive you to into therapy. They are extremely intelligent, very strong, fearless and stubborn. After all, they were bred to hunt badgers, just about some of the meanest, most aggressive and dangerous animals on the planet. To an Airedale, that is like the ideal game. They are so tough and courageous, in fact, that in World War I they were used as dispatch carriers to send messages to other neighboring troops because they could sustain an injury and still reach their target. It is hard to believe that the cute little bundle of wiry black fur could ever be your worst nightmare. Unless you establish control early and firmly, that is exactly what that adorable puppy will become. Their boundless energy, and curiosity are inevitably guaranteed to give you some interesting memories.

When you talk to reputable breeders expect to be asked if you have ever had ever had an Airedale before. They do not want to place them into the home of the faint hearted. Owning an Airedale is a bit like trying to tame a kangaroo on speed. And training one, without expecting to encounter their headstrong nature, can be quite a shock. Breeders know that prospective owners are charmed by their seeming amusing temperament, and handsome appearance, only to find that their dog expects to be in charge. That is why so many Airedales end up as rescue dogs. In despair, many less than firm owners simply give up. What fun to come home from a long day at work to find part of your home ravaged. My second Airedale, even after being fully trained, accidentally managed to lock himself in an interior bathroom with no windows. In panic, he clawed down the bottom half of a solid wood door. It takes a very strong and very determined animal to accomplish that feat, but that is classic Airedale. The telltale “warm spot” on the couch meant that afterwards he calmly and imperiously returned to lounging on the couch once he had gotten free.

I installed a door that could not lock involuntarily. My third Airedale, in a burst of energy tripped on the cord of a halogen lamp, causing it to set the couch on fire before I returned to the room. Not thinking, I told the 911 dispatcher that my dog set the couch on fire. The five firemen who arrived to be sure the fire was out were quite amused and could not resist asking me “Lady does your dog smoke?” As I explained: “Not yet, he is still underage.” But since he seemed more exuberant than most, I promptly enrolled him in obedience classes, where he flunked out. Well, not exactly. . . . It was so embarrassing to take him to class, I opted for home schooling. Being around a room full of dogs was more fun than he could stand. Rather than participate in class lessons he would immediately begin leaping wildly with delight, leaving me to weather the cold glances of those with less obviously disobedient beasts.Even so, I would never have another breed. For one thing, they don’t shed.

Airedales do not have fur, they have hair. And so they really do not shed at all, particularly since they are kept groomed with short hair. They are good watch dogs because they are quite attentive and protective of their family, and their turf. If you can survive their early years, and train them to accept you as alpha male early on, they are wonderful companions. Once trained, their playfulness can be charming, and they have a sweet and loving disposition, that makes them very appealing. But to get to that point, there are things that must be done while they are young. First, is to be consistently firm. No slip in behavior should ever go un-addressed. Some over tolerant dog owners make the mistake of “excusing” unacceptable behavior “just this once.” With an Airedale, that leniency is paid for with years of insubordinate challenges. When house training, if an “accident” happens, show him calmly outside after directing his attention to his “error.” If he chews a favorite shoe, scold, but don’t punish him.

And train yourself while you are at it to close the closet doors. Because they are headstrong, training through praise usually works better than punishment. Go to obedience school (which is actually to train you and not the dog). Even if he can’t cope with the public environment, you will learn enough to train him to follow commands. It does not matter if you never want him to sit, stay, heel or lay down on command, teach him anyway. That lets him know who is boss. And it is also a good way not to get nipped in his enthusiasm to get to that treat in your hand. Accept that there are some things you probably can’t train out of him. He will always be extremely curious, but if he has been trained not to destroy property, this is not a bad trait. Force him to learn proper leash behavior, unless you want to learn sidewalk skiing. They are very strong dogs and can easily take a full sized adult human off balance, if allowed to have their way on a leash. Get a prong collar early and use it every time you are out.