Dog Destroys Everything in the House: How to Stop It – Tips and Advice
If your dog is exhibiting destructive behavior, you need to find out the reasons behind it and then take appropriate action.
It's not very pleasant to come home and find your house in disarray. A dog can ruin expensive things, furniture, documents, etc.
Even if you have everything tidy, curious dogs have a wonderful way of finding things that are invisible to the eye.
This can be dangerous for the dog itself. For example, it will swallow something sharp. Then an urgent visit to the vet will be required, and if you are unlucky, then an operation.
It is important to understand the reasons for destructive behavior. As a rule, four-legged friends do not destroy the entire house without reason. Especially if such behavior has not occurred before.
There can be many different reasons for a dog to be destructive. On the one hand, it can be boredom.
On the other hand, your four-legged friend may be suffering from separation from you, stress. Puberty or teething may also be the cause.
Boredom in dogs triggers destructive behavior
If dogs do not have enough entertainment, they tend to destroy the house or individual things.
They will look for new activities whether you like it or not, so it is important to find ways to keep your furry friend busy.
In addition, physical and mental exercise are especially important for the well-being of dogs.
Of course, it depends on the breed, but no animal wants to be bored and lazily lie on the couch or on its bed for a long time.
A short walk is not enough. Teach your dog tricks or play hide and seek with him. You will be surprised how much dogs enjoy it.
Another factor may be stress or separation anxiety. Dogs may start destroying furniture to cope with stress.
Puppies also become easily stressed when left alone, so it is especially important to acclimate them to solitude gradually.
In the first few days, leave them alone for only a few minutes, then increase the amount of time they are left alone.
Many dogs during puberty begin to destroy everything they can get their teeth into.
This is because they want to test their limits. Between the ages of six and twelve months, dogs experience an absolute hormonal surge that can send them into a destructive frenzy. You should set boundaries early on so they know who's boss.
Teething in puppies can also cause them to become destructive.
Shoes, sofa cushions and even plants - they love to chew on all of these. You must put an immediate stop to this and clearly say "stop" and explain that this is unacceptable.
Offer your dog chew toys to help satisfy his urge to chew.
Once you figure out the cause, you can take more effective measures. If it's boredom, keep your furry friend busy, play with him, buy him a new educational toy. There are many options.
If the behavior is caused by separation anxiety, begin gradually acclimating your dog to being alone so that he gets used to it.
During puberty, you need to set clear boundaries and show that you can't destroy everything around you.
You should also keep your pet a little more occupied. When your puppy is teething, it is important to provide him with chew toys.
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