How to fix oral fixation in dogs?
Robin Boyle
2025-07-21 10:47:42
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One way to help is to anchor her crate or ex pen so she can't move it around. Some of our customers use an eye bolt in the wall or floor and a 2 ended snap so the crate is anchored. One of my friends took the ends from weights and zip tied them to the bottom of the crate on 4 sides so the dog couldn't slide it around. You might also consider a different style of crate. It's likely more a form of anxiety so physical exercise is good but mental stimulation and making sure she has appropriate safe items to chew on in her crate will all help.
Desmond Kertzmann
2025-07-21 10:07:48
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Provide appropriate chew toys When your dog starts to chew something inappropriate, calmly redirect him to a proper toy. Praise him for chewing the correct items. Never encourage mouthing during play. Withdraw attention if he gets mouthy If you’ve been playing with your dog, stop the game when he gets mouthy. Provide plenty of exercise Strenuous exercise won’t teach your dog not to mouth you, but it will burn off excess energy that can make mouthy behavior worse. Long walks, games of fetch, and play with other dogs can all be helpful. Continue training appropriate behavior Some dogs use their mouths because they’ve learned it gets a reaction from their owners. Teaching and heavily rewarding appropriate behavior will give your dog “legal” activities that will earn him attention for the right reasons. Make a trade Teach your dog to give you an object in his mouth without becoming defensive. Hold a tasty treat under his nose and gently say, “Can I have that?” When he drops the item, give him the treat.
Jailyn King
2025-07-21 07:19:04
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To stop your dog from chewing and mouthing things you don’t want them to, make it clear which things they can chew. Provide suitable toys and chews for your puppy to play with, swapping your pup’s toys daily will keep them interested. Dogs enjoy chewing lots of different things, so try to mix it up with rope, rubber, and soft toys. Remember to praise them when they chew on the right thing. Always keep a toy handy, recognising signs that your puppy is getting ready to play, such as an increase in energy, bouncing, pouncing and batting things with their paws, means you can give them the toy before they start chewing or mouthing at you. Provide appropriate exercise, socialisation and mental stimulation, your dog may be more likely to bite or chew things if they’re bored and not getting enough mental or physical exercise. Puppy-proof your living space, make sure you remove prized possessions or put them out of reach, restrict your puppy’s access around your home using child gates or a playpen, but always make sure they have fun and safe things to chew in their zone.