Dog bites are a serious issue, not just for the person who is bitten, but also for the health and safety of the dog and the dog owner’s property. Preventing Dog Bites The large majority of pet dogs will never bite anyone, but it’s always important to remember that dogs are animals first and pets …
Teeth on skin, especially those needle-like puppy teeth, are not only painful; they can also cause serious injuries and infections, even from apparently minor wounds that occur during play. First Line of Defense With puppies particularly, you want to use the least amount of force or punishment that will accomplish your objective — in this …
Dogs’ interactions with each other often involve their teeth. They use their teeth to play, to threaten or discipline, to control, and to some extent to communicate. Just because using their teeth is natural for them doesn’t mean we have to accept them biting or nipping us. Whether their intent is play, communication, or discipline, …
Pica, or eating nonfood items like rocks, wood, drywall, socks, and coins, usually starts with chewing the items. A dangerous, even deadly habit, pica can cause damage to the mouth and teeth, illness from ingesting toxic substances, and intestinal blockage, just to name a few of the possible ill effects. Why Do They Do That? …
Every dog, like every person, is an individual. They each have their own likes and dislikes and chewing styles. Some are power chewers, and others are more delicate. With the wide array of chewing items available at your local grocery and pet store, it shouldn’t be too difficult to find something suitable for your dog …
To teach your dog good chewing habits when she’s not crated, you need to be there to let her know it’s not okay to chew on some things, like shoes, chairs, and sofas, but that it is okay to chew on other things, like her toys, rawhides, and marrowbones. If you’re not around to direct …
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Chewing fulfills multiple physical, mental, and emotional needs in your dog. He doesn’t just want to chew; he has to chew, and he will chew virtually anything in his path to satisfy his urge, even though what he chooses to chew on might be completely inexplicable to you. Puppy Chewing When they’re teething, and as …
