Energy Chews
What Causes Dogs to Chew? Ways to Keep Your Dog From Chewing
A dog's normal behavior is chewing. Obviously, it is not acceptable to permit your dog to chew clothing, furniture, stuffed toys, shoes, or even the remote control. Dogs can even chew a hole in a house large enough for it to escape; an occurrence that once happened with the dog of a friend of mine. A computer mouse and numerous remote controls were also victims of chewing by the same dog.
Understanding why dogs chew is the first step. During the teething stage, puppies will often want to chew. A dog will put anything in its mouth to make the pain disappear, similar to what baby children do during their teething stage. When dogs age into adults, their chewing habits are usually attributed to boredom or separation anxiety. Some dogs chew as part of their play ritual, and others chew just because the item tastes particularly good. Regardless, chewing behaviors from adult dogs are an undesirable trait.
Here is a list of some of the more destructive habits of dogs.
• Teething
• Mouthing
• Boredom
• Fear
• Play
• Attention Seeking
• Just tastes Good
All puppies go through the teething stage. For human children, there are topical gels available that parents can rub on the gums to alleviate pain and discomfort. This same type of topical gel has been used on puppies by a number of veterinarians. Teething is a natural stage of puppy development, and there are many products to assist the puppy during this time. There are manufacturers of hard rubber and plastic toys who specifically design their products for puppies that are teething. A few at-home techniques include giving your puppy normal ice cubes to chew on, or to tie a damp wash cloth into a knot and freeze it. Give it to the puppy to chew on when he seems to be experiencing discomfort. Often. the frozen washcloth technique only works for small breed puppies. One idea, that avoids confusion as to what is his and what is yours, is to give a frozen bagel to the teething dog. This gives the dog something to gnaw on to aid the teething process, and is also a treat to encourage him to chew on it. I purchase the bags of smaller bagels. It is a very effective way to conquer teething problems.
Mouthing: It is the norm for little puppies (as young as 8 weeks old) to have really sharp baby teeth. These young dogs tend to bite during times of play and excitement. The mouthing behavior needs to be discouraged. This is the style in which young dogs speak with each other. Some pet owners like to play rough with their puppies, and they often return with a small bite mark as a result. Do not encourage this type of behavior, but rather, teach your dog that it is unacceptable.
Boredom: If you are absent from your dog for extended period of time, it will become bored and look elsewhere for something to do. One way the dog can pass the time is by finding something to chew. Getting your dog more exercise will be beneficial for them and you. Although walking some dogs relaxes them and tires them out, other dogs can be energized by the experience. If the latter is the case, a good solution is to take some down time with your dog immediately after a walk. This will create a strong bond between you and your dog, and strengthen your relationship. Once again, using frozen pizza dough or frozen bagels makes for a good chew toy for a puppy.
Fear - Sometimes, when frightened, dogs may chew on items. Loud noises, like those that occur during thunderstorms, can frighten some dogs. Dogs also become agitated by the presence of other dogs, and if another dog walks past the window, your dog may start barking, chewing the window frames, and so on. These types of actions are a result of defensive behaviors. The "down stay" command, as covered in earlier dog articles, is one of the most effective techniques when dealing with these types of behaviors. If the dog is acting in a negative manner, put a positive spin on the situation before attempting to teach this command. Give the "down stay" command to the dog after first removing him from the window. Find a way to relax the dog as you sit with him. This allows the dog to achieve a calm state of mind.
Play- Additional training will usually end any biting or chewing that happens while your dog is playing. Energy levels vary between individual dogs, and as such, some dogs have higher amounts of energy than others. This type of dog requires a significant amount of exercise to supplement the recommended training. Introduction of structured activities, such as jumping or fetch, will help the dog get necessary exercise during play time. During play time and exercises, practice many "down stays" in as many locations as possible.
Attention Seekers - Some dogs desire more attention from their owners than they are receiving, and strive to gain that attention through a behavior they know works. Common attention seeking behaviors include barking, chewing, spinning, stealing, and limping. As the dog is attempting to receive any sort of attention by chewing, negative reinforcement by the owner will not cause this behavior to stop. If no attention is brought to the poor behavior, it will often times go away on it's own.
Just Tastes Good - As common sense dictates, if an item tastes good to a dog, that dog is more likely to want to chew it. Items that are at risk of being chewed are ones that are palatable to a dog. This means that some items have a pleasant taste or texture to the dog. Examples of these items include stuffed animals, shoes, and most furniture. If your puppy is going through the inevitable chewing stage, it is wise not to leave these things laying around.
Chewing is usually not an issue for dogs that are healthy, have space of their own to roam, and exercise often. If it does become a problem, try the frozen bagels.
About the Author
For more information on this topic and more. Please take my complimentary mini course for you and your dog at the URL below. Annette Masse has been loving and respecting dogs for 25 years.
ForTheLoveOfDogZ.com
GU Chomps Energy Chews
 |
 4 BAGS FRS Healthy Energy Chews 120ct 1of each Flavor $39.75 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 41m Buy It Now for only: $39.75 Buy It Now |
 POWERBAR ENERGY BLAST GELL FILLED CHEWS 12 PACK COMES IN COLA OR RASEBERRY $12.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 16h 51m |
 100 BUZZ BITES SEALED CHOCOLATE ENERGY CHEWS VENDING $27.95 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 34m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 Buy It Now |
 10 Buzz Bites Energy Chews Mint Chocolate Sealed $3.00 Time Remaining: 12d 12h 57m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 Buy It Now |
 NEW FRS Healthy Energy Soft Chews Orange Flavor 12 Packs of 4 Chews 48 Total $8.95 Time Remaining: 24d 21h 18m Buy It Now for only: $8.95 Buy It Now |
 6 BAGS FRS Energy Chews Healthy Energy Boost 180ct $59.65 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 7m Buy It Now for only: $59.65 Buy It Now |
 New FRS ENERGY WEIGHTLOSS SUPPLEMENT CHEWS Variety $18.97 Time Remaining: 8d 17h 57m Buy It Now for only: $18.97 Buy It Now |
 60 Buzz Bites Energy Chews Chocolate Sealed Nutrition $18.95 Time Remaining: 19d 4h 34m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 Buy It Now |
 PowerBar Energy Gel Blasts Gel Filled Chews Cola $18.99 Time Remaining: 16h 29m Buy It Now for only: $18.99 Buy It Now |
 5 bags FRS ENERGY 150 chews HEALTHY ENERGY pineapple mango orange 2012 NIP $12.99 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 20m |
 FRS Energy Chews Pack of 30 soft chews $11.50 Time Remaining: 23d 7h 17m Buy It Now for only: $11.50 Buy It Now |
 PowerBar Energy Blasts Gel Filled Chews Raspberry 212 Ounce Pouches Pack of $21.09 Time Remaining: 27d 16h Buy It Now for only: $21.09 Buy It Now |
 BUZZ BITES ENERGY CHEWS CHOCOLATE OR MINT CHOCOLATE $27.95 Time Remaining: 20d 15h 52m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 Buy It Now |
 FRS Healthy Energy Chews Pomegranate Blueberry 30 Soft Chews $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 58m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
 10 Buzz Bites Energy Chews Chocolate Sealed Nutrition $3.00 Time Remaining: 19d 4h 39m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 Buy It Now |
 4 BAGS FRS Energy Chews Healthy Energy Boost 120ct $39.75 Time Remaining: 23d 15h 22m Buy It Now for only: $39.75 Buy It Now |
 50 Buzz Bites Energy Chews Chocolate Sealed Nutrition $14.75 Time Remaining: 2d 13h Buy It Now for only: $14.75 Buy It Now |
 120 ATKINS BARS DIET CARAMEL NUT CHEW ENERGY Meal Replacement FIBER WEIGHT LOSS $99.95 Time Remaining: 21d 20h 9m Buy It Now for only: $99.95 Buy It Now |
 5 bags FRS ENERGY 150 chews HEALTHY ENERGY pineapple mango orange 2012 NIP $12.99 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 25m |
 20 Buzz Bites Energy Chews Chocolate Sealed Nutrition $5.70 Time Remaining: 23d 4h 13m Buy It Now for only: $5.70 Buy It Now |
 Clif Bar Energy Chews Citrus 18 ea $26.99 Time Remaining: 11d 13h 29m Buy It Now for only: $26.99 Buy It Now |
 HIGH OCTANE ENERGY CHEW POWER PLAY GRAPE 12 PACKETS OF 3 CHEWS $9.99 Time Remaining: 13d 14h 18m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
 Honey Stinger Energy Chews Pink Lemonade 12 ea $18.99 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 50m Buy It Now for only: $18.99 Buy It Now |
 To Go Brands High Octane Energy Chew 12 ea $16.99 Time Remaining: 13d 9h 16m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 Buy It Now |
 Buzz Bites Energy Chews stronger then Red Bull Monster $2.69 Time Remaining: 10d 3h 44m Buy It Now for only: $2.69 Buy It Now |
 12 4 Packs BAG FRS Healthy Energy ORANGE Soft Shell Fruit Chews 48ct NEW $15.99 Time Remaining: 29d 8h 33m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 Buy It Now |
 5 bags FRS ENERGY 150 chews HEALTHY ENERGY ORANGE 2012 NIP $12.99 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 30m |
 Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews $16.99 Time Remaining: 26d 16h 54m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 Buy It Now |
 FRS Healthy Energy All Natural Hard Shell Chews Pomegranate Blueberry 56 ea $13.99 Time Remaining: 12d 16h 49m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 Buy It Now |
 FRS Healthy Energy All Natural Hard Shell Chews Pineapple Mango 56 ea $13.99 Time Remaining: 12d 10h 29m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 Buy It Now |
 FRS Healthy Energy Orange Soft Chews 30 Soft Chews $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 58m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
 FRS healthy energy Chews 30ct fueled by Quercetin $11.99 Time Remaining: 11d 22h 55m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 Buy It Now |
 4 BAGS FRS Healthy Energy Chews Antioxidant Vitamin Blueberry Pomegranate 120ct $37.99 Time Remaining: 7d 9h 43m Buy It Now for only: $37.99 Buy It Now |
 FRS Healthy Energy All Natural Chews Pineapple Mango 30 ea $13.99 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 9m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 Buy It Now |
 FRS Healthy Energy Pomegranate 30 Count Bag Of Chews $9.00 Time Remaining: 17d 7h 11m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 Buy It Now |
 4 bags FRS ENERGY 120 chews HEALTHY ENERGY Pineapple Mango 2012 NIP $12.99 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 35m |
 4 BAGS FRS Energy Chews Pineapple mango Flavor 120ct $37.99 Time Remaining: 7d 10h 23m Buy It Now for only: $37.99 Buy It Now |
 FRS Healthy Energy All Natural Chews Orange 30 ea $13.99 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 9m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 Buy It Now |
 FRS Healthy Energy All Natural Chews Lemon Lime 30 ea $13.99 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 9m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 Buy It Now |
 High Octane Energy Chew 12 3 Chew Packets Energy Chews To Go Brands Inc $17.99 Time Remaining: 19d 17h 42m Buy It Now for only: $17.99 Buy It Now |
 Honey Stinger Energy Chews Pomegranate Passion 12 ea $18.99 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 50m Buy It Now for only: $18.99 Buy It Now |
 3 BAGS FRS Energy Chews Pineapple mango Flavor 90ct $28.75 Time Remaining: 7d 10h 26m Buy It Now for only: $28.75 Buy It Now |
 48 FRS ENERGY CHEWS WITH QUERCETIN PINEAPPLE MANGO POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT FRESH $16.99 Time Remaining: 26d 19h 53m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 Buy It Now |
 Haute Diggity Dog Red Bull Dog Energy Drink Chew Toy $12.95 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 27m |
 2 Genesis Today GOJI Vitamin Super Chews Soft Chew B12 Energy Dietary Supplement $7.95 Time Remaining: 14d 12h 47m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 Buy It Now |
 FRS Healthy Energy Chews Pineapple Mango 30 Soft Chews $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 58m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now |
 FRS Energy Chews Pineapple Mango 30 Pack $12.95 Time Remaining: 40m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 Buy It Now |
 150 Buzz Bites Energy Chews Chocolate Sealed Nutrition Dispenser $60.00 Time Remaining: 22d 6h 50m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 Buy It Now |
 HONEY STINGER ORGANIC ENERGY CHEWS ORANGE SINGLE PACK $2.00 Time Remaining: 12d 13h 20m Buy It Now for only: $2.00 Buy It Now |
 FRS Healthy Energy All Natural Chews Pomegranate Blueberry 30 ea $13.99 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 9m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 Buy It Now |
 Honey Stinger Energy Chews Lime Ade 12 ea $18.99 Time Remaining: 12d 7h 50m Buy It Now for only: $18.99 Buy It Now |
 FRS Healthy Energy Chews, Lemon Lime, 30-Count Bag List Price: Sale Price: $10.60 You save: $7.52 (42%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionFRS Healthy Energy soft chews are individually wrapped, making them ideal for travel and getting healthy energy on-the-go. Simply unwrap chews and eat, no water required. One serving - two chews - contains 250mg of quercetin...  |
 Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews, Fruit Smoothie, 1.8-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12) List Price: Sale Price: $16.25 You save: $4.87 (23%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionHoney Stinger Organic Energy Chews pack a big punch in a small bag. With great tasting cherry, orange and berry flavors, one bag of chews delivers 100% RDA of vitamin C, 1g of protein and 1g of fiber combined with honey, a source of naturally occurring enzymes, amino acids, and anti oxidants. |
 Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews, Berry Blast, Cherry, Blackberry, 1.58-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12) List Price: Sale Price: $13.85 You save: $4.15 (23%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionA handful of Sharkies is an easy and delicious way to give your body what it needs for optimal performance. Our fruit snacks are packed with real fruit juice, whole grains, and carbohydrates for sustained energy that lasts... |
 Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews, Pomegranate Passion Fruit, 1.8-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12) List Price: Sale Price: $16.25 You save: $4.87 (23%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionHoney Stinger Organic Energy Chews pack a big punch in a small bag. Great tasting Pomegranate Passion Fruit flavor, one bag of chews delivers 100% RDA of vitamin C, 1g of protein and 1g of fiber combined with honey, a source of naturally occurring enzymes, amino acids, and anti oxidants. |
 Clif Shot Bloks, Cran-Razz, Pack of 18. List Price: Sale Price: $28.54 You save: $6.45 (18%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionCLIF SHOT® is all about delivering great-tasting, scientifically-backed, and sustainably-produced products to performance athletes. In other words, energy food can taste great and be made from good-for-the-planet ingredients... |
 Sharkies Organic Energy Sports Chews, Fruit Splash, 1.58-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12) List Price: Sale Price: $13.85 You save: $4.15 (23%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionA handful of Sharkies is an easy and delicious way to give your body what it needs for optimal performance. Our fruit snacks are packed with real fruit juice, whole grains, and carbohydrates for sustained energy that lasts... |
 Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews, Cherry Blossom, 1.8-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12) List Price: Sale Price: $16.31 You save: $4.57 (22%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionHoney Stinger Cherry Blossom Organic Energy Chews pack a big punch in a small bag. One bag of chews delivers 100% RDA of vitamin C, 1g of protein and 1g of fiber combined with honey, a source of naturally occurring enzymes, amino acids, and anti oxidants. |
 Hydrive Energy Chews - Orange Burst ~12 Pack~ Sale Price: $29.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionHydrive has put four of the best testing energy chews you'll ever try into their pouches. With 80 mg of caffeine and 66 mg of taurine in each chew the Hydrive pouch is packed with enough energy to keep you moving through even the most challenging of days... |
 Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews 12pk, Color:Orange, List Price: Sale Price: $23.39 You save: $2.61 (10%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product |
