Help my puppy is destroying everything! Some tips for puppy chewing.

 How to: Puppy chewing.

        Puppies are adventurous and want to explore everything. They explore the world with their mouths so it's natural for them to want to chew on things. It's difficult, if not almost impossible, to stop them chewing; so instead give them things that are designed for puppy teeth. Another good idea is to keep an assortment of toys, some dogs would rather have a rope to chew on whereas others would rather have a Nylabone or something harder. Simon is a fan of switching it up, so having a lot of options is good for him.

You can chew this.

   Puppies go through a teething phase where they chew because their teeth hurt. They need things to chew on to satisfy the teething urge. 

Or you can chew that.

• Stuffed Kongs are a good way to get your puppy interested in chewing as well as a way to keep him occupied when you need him to have something productive to do. 
• If you take a rope; get it damp and freeze it.  This gives the puppy something cold to chew on when they are teething, which many puppies really like.
• Having a few chews in the rooms that you and your puppy hang out in gives them the chance to make a good choice of something to chew on when they get the urge

Kong recipes:

The Simple:  Just put some of the puppy's kibble in the Kong. This gets them interested in the Kong while making it easy enough to hold their interest in the beginning. I made the mistake with Simon of going too difficult too fast, and when he couldn't get the treats out easily he gave up. Start out simple get them excited for the Kong.

Two-Step:  Fill most of the Kong with kibble and then cover the top with peanut butter, yogurt, or pumpkin. Freeze for a few hours. It is still pretty easy for them to work through the top bit and get to their food, but now it has an extra treat and takes a little bit longer to get through.

A Fall Treat:  Combine equal parts yogurt and pumpkin, mix in some dog food and fill the Kong. Freeze over night. Now you have a treat that is tasty and a bit of a challenge to get through.

Heat It Up:  Take mostly kibble and a few bits of cheese and microwave as necessary to melt the cheese. Don't give to your dog until is has cooled down, so they wont burn their mouth.

Feel free to mix it up. Any healthy treat can make a great Kong stuffer. One word of caution at the end of the snack; pick it up and wash it out. You do not want to see what will happen to the bits left inside if you forget about them.