What Repels Dog From Chewing on the Furniture?

In the wild, dogs chew to break bones and eat the highly nutritious marrow. Pets have many of the same instincts as their wild cousins. This causes problems when the dog can't tell the difference between a leather chew bone and a pair of expensive shoes. There are many reasons why dogs chew. Teething puppies chew on anything around. Or a dog may chew because of boredom, anxiety, curiosity or the object may just taste good. Furniture polish has a variety of sweet and natural components that may attract a dog. Beeswax, almond, lemon or orange oil may all attract animals.

Things You'll Need

  • Chew toys
  • Chew repellent
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Instructions

    • 1

      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.

    • 2

      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.

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      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.

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      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.