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How do I stop my dog from chewing everything?
When you catch your puppy chewing on something inappropriate, you should re-direct his attention to a toy that is his.
When he gives up the "illegal" chew-item, praise him profusely, and give him the appropriate chew-toy.
Teething puppies need to chew, and this usually means on anything they can reach. It is important to supervise your pup at all times, as they can ingest items that are harmful. Also it is wise to contain your pup in a crate if you have to leave him.
An item that works well to stop the chewing, and is sold in grocery stores, is simply lemon juice. (Add it to an empty spray bottle.) Most dogs and puppies don't like the taste, so they will not chew what has been sprayed. From personal experience I can tell you that it potentially might harm the finish on some wood furniture & silks, but it does not have a strong smell & works very well for deterring the chewing on shoes, bedding, etc.
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