Do Puppies Ever Stop Chewing?

Don’t worry, chewing is normal! In fact, dogs of all ages chew for a number of different beneficial reasons. Puppies can chew to relieve pain that might be caused by newly growing teeth and for older dogs, it’s nature’s way of keeping jaws strong and teeth clean - or maybe they’re just bored!

Chewing can be an issue though, especially if your house is usually pristine and not used to a puppy roaming around! So here is some advice from Junior so you don’t have to ignore the gnaw, but instead can champion that chomping!

‘Puppy-proof’ the rooms that your little doggo has access to. There should be nothing accessible that might be unsafe if your pup gets a hold of it - same applies to the fragile and valuable!

Some pups chew out of boredom - ever found yourself chewing a pen lid in a meeting? Say no more. You can relieve boredom and or/excess energy by frequent training/play sessions - the same works for your puppy too!

Providing safe chews and toys will act as a source of entertainment as well as a calming relief from teething. It may help to freeze aloe vera juice and gently rub on your puppy’s gums, which is also soothing.

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