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Originally posted by PersianKitty
When you can't watch him he needs to confined in a chew-free zone..whether that be a crate or kennel, a bathroom or kitchen, etc. When you do have time to watch him, if you see him go for something he's not supposed to, tell him NO very loudly, or clap your hand loud, etc....something to startle him. Then give him an appropriate chew toy. When you see him with his chew toys praise him highly like he's just been the best puppy in the world. Often deterants like bitter apple or hot sauce etc can work to give him a bad experience, but that may teach him not to chew a shoe, but unless you use it on everything he may possibly chew, there will still be problems.
Puppies and dogs chew for alot of reasons including boredom and lack of exercise. At this age, he's too curious to leave on his own. He could end up chewing and swallowing something that could injure or even kill him.
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Absolutely. That "tone of voice" respect should be instilled from day one. Great post.
Puppies also chew stuff because it feels good on their tiny teeth.