| How to stop a Jack Russell chewing is a question | | | | areas of the house suffering from excessive chewing |
| many owners of this particular dog breed have | | | | tendencies, these can be effective short term fixes to |
| probably asked. Although they are playful, fluffy and | | | | make it clear to the dog what is acceptable. If you do |
| cute they often have the love of chewing just like | | | | not fancy spraying the chemicals found in one of the |
| many other breeds of puppy. If you can no longer | | | | anti-chewing sprays around your home, a simple |
| stand this and want to make sure your shoes, | | | | homemade mix of washing-up liquid and water will |
| trousers, blinds and other household furnishings are no | | | | often work just as well. |
| longer in danger of being chewed there are a few | | | | A common reason for excessive chewing in puppies |
| actions you can take. | | | | can be separation anxiety. This can be a real issue if |
| If the Jack Russell is still young and going through their | | | | the puppy is left alone in the house and chewing |
| teething phase good supply of chew toys on hand is | | | | everything in sight as they are worried and lonely. |
| essential. There are now a huge range of these | | | | Keeping the puppy in a crate or cage will obviously |
| available so you should be able to find a favorite one | | | | stop them roaming but this is best done as soon as |
| for your pup. It is important to reinforce this is the only | | | | you bring them home. Spending more time with your |
| item the dog should be chewing by observing the | | | | Jack Russell is one of the best ways to remedy this |
| puppy and making sure they stay with the toy and | | | | type of anxiety, through walking, playing and regular |
| don't go off finding something more dangerous or | | | | petting and praising when you return home after being |
| expensive the moment your back is turned. This will | | | | out. |
| help them learn boundaries and discipline. Rawhide | | | | If all else fails in your quest to stop your Jack Russell |
| bones are also a good option as well as toys for | | | | chewing, consulting a local professional may well be |
| chewing and could also be used as a reward for not | | | | required as it is possible your dog may have a specific |
| chewing forbidden items. | | | | medical issue or acute anxiety problem if this problem |
| If this isn't enough to stop your Jack Russell chewing | | | | continues. It always worth consulting your vet as well |
| on the wrong items, you may need to introduce a | | | | before using deterrents such as sprays to check for |
| deterrent. Although you may not like the sound of | | | | any allergies or other potential issues. |
| tactics such as foul tasting sprays or seclusion from | | | | |