Move valued furniture, loose pillows, house plants and books out of any area the puppy has access to. Check carefully for any dangerous objects, such as lamp cords, pins and needles, pens and pencils.

1. Put him in his crate when you can't watch him. He'll go to sleep, most likely; the house will stay safe, and you won't have to punish him.


2. Give your puppy his own special chew toys. We recommend nylon or rawhide bones. If you see the puppy even start to move toward something he shouldn't chew, say "No!" and give him a toy. Be consistent. He'll catch on.


3. A puppy likes to chew. It's part of exploring. And he may chew when he's bored. Exercise and plenty of attention can help control chewing.


4. Commercial sprays from your pet store can make items such as furniture legs unattractive to your pet. Or try spraying with Listerine.


5. Your puppy loves chewing your old sneaker or sock, because the odor reminds him so strongly of you. But he'll love the new sneakers you've worn only once or twice just as devotedly. So keep him away from all sneakers (and socks), old or net.


6. Check with your veterinarian if your puppy shows symptoms of really bad teething pain. He may paw the side of his face, rub his face on the floor, or have difficulty eating. It could be his baby teeth require extraction.


7. Meantime, ease his pain by letting him chew ice cubes or a damp cold washcloth. What's more, chewing can endanger him as much as it endangers your possessions. So protect him from being bad!

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