Things You'll Need
- Chew toys
- Chew repellent
Instructions
Provide the dog with appropriate chew toys. Use a variety of natural and manmade chews. This includes both beef and pork rawhide, bones, nylon or silicon bones and stuffed toys. There are chew toys that can be stuffed with food to capture and hold the dog's attention.
Walk the dog. Play with the dog and spend as much time it as possible. Both loneliness and boredom can encourage a dog to chew on furniture.
Redirect the dog. When you see the dog chewing on furniture, say "no" sharply and steer it away. Give the dog a chew toy and praise the animal when it chews on the appropriate item. This teaches the dog what to chew on and what to leave alone.
Spray the furniture with chew repellent. There are several different chew repellents on the market. Some are based on rosemary or vinegar. The bitter taste discourages dogs from chewing on furniture.