How to Correct Your Dog's Biting and Chewing on Shoes

The Most Important Organ on a Dog is Its Mouth

Dogs don't have simplified hands like humans, so most of their interactions with the outside world have to go through their mouths. Before puppies leave their mothers and become independent, they often practice their biting force through playfighting with each other.

For new dog owners who are just starting out, it's hard to resist playing with a cute puppy. New owners often encounter a tricky problem: their dogs' biting and chewing. For example, they might chew on their owner's fingers, furniture, or even dangerous items like wires. So how can you prevent your dog from chewing on shoes?

Don't Use Your Hands

Don't wait for tragedy to strike before realizing that you shouldn't regularly play with your dog using your hands. Use toys to replace your hands when playing with them to avoid bites.

Stay Quiet and Stop the Game

Don't scream when your dog bites you; this will only encourage them to bite harder. Dogs are attracted to moving objects, so if they start biting your hand during play, stop the game immediately.

Walk Away or Put the Dog in a Playpen

Young dogs like to chase people's ankles and bite them. When you notice them doing this, stop moving and wait until their mouth leaves your ankle before walking away. If stopping the game doesn't stop the biting, pause all interaction with them and put them in a playpen to calm down.

Encourage Your Dog to Chew on Toys

The importance of toys is often underestimated by pet owners. Many think they are optional, but toys actually serve as substitutes for their ancestors' prey.

Choosing the Right Chew Toy

Quality is crucial when selecting a toy. Fillable toys keep dogs occupied as they try to figure out how to get the food out of them. This process of chewing also helps relieve stress.

To guide a dog's behavior correctly, owners need to spend more energy and time in the puppy stage to effectively prevent random biting and chewing issues.