Tips On Eliminating Your Puppy Bad Habits Of Whining Excessive Barking And Chewing
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Tips for Eliminating Your Puppy's Bad Habits: Whining, Excessive Barking, and Chewing
Overview
Addressing your puppy’s problematic behaviors requires tailored solutions based on their unique personality. Every breed has distinct characteristics, and within each breed, individual dogs have their own personality quirks. Here’s how to handle some common issues like whining, excessive barking, and chewing.Handling Whining, Howling, and Excessive Barking
These vocal behaviors are common in puppies and can become problematic, especially in shared living spaces like apartments. Here are some strategies to manage them:- Toilet Needs: If your puppy whines or howls in its crate, it might need to go outside. Take it to its toilet area promptly.
- Separation Anxiety: Teach your puppy to be comfortable alone. Gradually accustom them to being alone, even when you’re at home, to prevent anxiety-driven behaviors.
- Comfort & Needs: Ensure your puppy’s comfort by providing food, water, and toys. Check for reasons behind the whining, such as an empty water dish, illness, or an inaccessible favorite toy.
- Avoid Reinforcement: Don’t reward your puppy’s whining by responding every time. Once you’ve ensured their basic needs are met, reinforce appropriate behavior instead.
- Reprimand Wisely: If your puppy continues inappropriate whining despite their needs being met, don’t hesitate to correct the behavior gently.
Managing Problem Chewing
Puppies naturally explore the world through chewing, but it’s vital to channel this behavior appropriately:- Provide Chew Toys: Offer a variety of toys, ideally scented or flavored, to keep your puppy entertained and help exercise their teeth and gums. Encourage them to chew these toys and praise them lavishly when they do.
- Toy Retrieval: Encourage your puppy to pick up a toy when greeting you or family members. Consistently rewarding this behavior can reinforce the habit.
- Puppy Proofing: Keep your puppy’s environment free of tempting objects like shoes and trash. A clean and safe space reduces the chances of inappropriate chewing.
- Redirect Attention: If your puppy picks up something inappropriate, distract them and quickly replace it with a chew toy. Praise them for choosing the toy.
- Discourage with Deterrents: Use non-toxic sprays like bitter apple or Tabasco sauce to make undesirable items unattractive to your puppy.
By addressing these behaviors with patience and consistency, you’ll help your puppy grow into a well-mannered dog.
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