Chew On This: Solving A Common Problem - a podcast by Ty Brown

In this post, I want to address dog chewing. This issue is a big deal! I just got out of a session with a nine-month old dog who’s doing an absolutely stellar job in training. He’s trained off-leash, he listens at a high level, and he’s doing public access work to become a service dog. But he’s chewing on things, like pool noodles and bags of groceries. Even though he’s doing very well, this one little thing is really nagging at his owners and I.


So today I’d like to share a simple chewing formula that works well for many dogs, and is working quite well for this particular client. There are a few practices which, if done right, will almost certainly get a dog through a chewing problem.


One of these is supervision. This is the one that most people aren't willing to do. Verbally, they say they’ll do it—but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty of actually watching their dog, most people aren't actually willing. It takes a lot of effort. Now, the best way to supervise is to teach good obedience. When your dog is obedient, it becomes easier to supervise her. When you’re making dinner, the dog lies on her bed. When you’re watching TV, she’s in a down stay. When you move to another room, she moves along with you. See how much easier supervision is when your dog actually listens to you?

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