Puppies can start chewing on things for various reasons. These reasons can be seen early on. Growing pains such as teething or just boredom from lack of activity can cause puppies to want to chew on things. Teething happens to puppies just like humans and when teeth start coming in, puppies want something to chew on.
It is really amazing what a dog can do to furniture. Sofas can be ripped to shreds, chairs chewed to bits, and mattresses can be torn and all the stuffing pulled out. If a dog begins to destroy furniture, expensive damage can occur. Whether dogs are small or large, if a dog decides to attack furniture the results can be awesome.
Destructive chewing in dogs can be damaging not only to a household but to the health of the dog’s teeth and gums. To prevent this type of behavior from forming, behavioral modification techniques and changes to the dog’s environment are needed.
It is not unusual for cats and dogs to jump up on furniture, tables, and counters. It is important not to yell or shout when this is done or use physical punishment in response to misbehaviors.