02-10-2008, 05:57 PM
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Re: Inventing a spray to stop my dog chewing
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Originally Posted by plymgary
Thanks for that Vizzy 
Also, thanks mrsdusty. I am with the pup most of the time to redirect his attention elsewhere when he starts the chewing but, it's the times when he's on his own that I'm worried about. I don't really want to lock him into his crate at such a young age....I'm going to train him into that. |
Hi,
There's absolutely nothing wrong with crate training a puppy as young as 8 weeks, the earlier you start the better. Crate training serves many purposes, one of which is prevent inappropriate chewing.
If introduced to a crate in the right way your puppy will see it as a positive, safe place to be. His own 'den like' space to chill out in. |