Chewing is a normal and healthy part of any puppies development. However, you need to train them on what is acceptable and unacceptable to chew on. You also need to remove temptation out of their reach. Don't leave your $200 designer shoes on the floor where the puppy can get them. Make sure you have plenty of good dog toys available for the puppy. I keep a basket of toys by the back door that holds their favorite toys.
Puppies learn about the world through chewing. They want to taste it. For this reason, you will want to make sure that you have puppy proofed your home. Remove possible threats from their reach, such as electrical cords, poisonous houseplants, household chemicals, and chocolate. You must protect your puppy from dangers.
If you do catch your puppy chewing on things they are not supposed to, say NO in an affirmative tone. Be consistent in your NO command training. Your puppy will learn NO early and respond to it instantly. When you are taking the unacceptable item away from your puppy, don't play tug of war with them. They will think this is a new game. Instead offer the puppy a dog toy and show them that is acceptable to chew on. Before long you will notice that your puppy is only chewing on his toys and not your designer shoes.
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