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Destructive Chewing – Why Dogs Chew Posted by Dog Training Manual on June 1st, 2009 at 5:49 pmRead Morephoto credit: Rutger Blom There are three main reasons why dogs chew: Firstly it is a natural process. It’s fun for them, helps them pass the time, and it’s a self-rewarding, self-reinforcing activity especially if they are chewing something that tastes good. If a dog is bored, nervous, lonely or suffering from separation anxiety then they may chew as an outlet for their emotions. It's a bit like humans hitting the chocolate or whatever your comfort food of choice is! ...
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Destructive Chewing – What is it? Posted by Dog Training Manual on June 1st, 2009 at 4:25 pmRead Morephoto credit: salsaboy Not all dogs chew but when they do it can cause a lot of stress in the household. You can stop dogs chewing but first we have to understand the act of chewing. Destructive chewing seems to be a weakness among some dogs; there seem to be a couple of reasons for this: • They find it a pleasurable activity • They turn to it out of desperation when they are very bored The phrase “destructive chewing” may sound a little odd because, of course ...
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Introducing Fig – our dog who has volunteered to test the dog training manual Posted by Dog Training Manual on June 1st, 2009 at 1:17 pmRead MoreThere is no doubt in my mind that you really have to take the time and train your dog using a dog training manual. We have a rescue dog and the use of a dog training manual has helped to settle him into his new life. Using a specific manual provides a consistency of approach which is key to achieving successful results. Dog training manuals come in a whole host of varieties you need to find one that works for you. I am all for positive reinforcement and so my choices are all in this field. Any ...
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