Chewing is a natural activity for dogs. Lacking hands, they often explore the world around them by chewing on the things they encounter. Nevertheless, this is still destructive to the home of the pet owner. There are several methods useful in keeping the family pet from demolishing plants.
Things You'll Need
- Chew toy
- Spray bottle
- Apple bitters or Tabasco sauce
Instructions
Remove plants from the area the dog can access. Because dogs can be persistent in the pursuit of something to chew, it is best to provide them an alternative, such as a chew toy, to chew on.
Spray plants with substances the dogs will find offensive if the chewing continues. Bitter apple or Tabasco sauce can be mixed with water and sprayed on surfaces that are inappropriate for the dog to chew on. Consistency is not suggested because the dog can develop a taste for these materials.
Provide firm, but not harsh or cruel, correction to the dog when he attempts to chew on plants or other inappropriate objects. At the same time provide a chew toy for him to enjoy. In many cases you can practice all of these techniques at the same time in an effort to stop the dog from inappropriate chewing.