How To Stop Your Jack Russell Chewing Problem

There are a few things all dog owners should be prepared for. Chewing is undoubtedly one of the most common. Jack Russells are also the main culprits for chewing and will chew almost everything unless you train them not to.

Why do cats chew?

There are many factors that lead Jack to chew on various things, but none of them indicate malice on the part of your dog. Here are some of the main factors that contribute to chewing that can help clear up the problem:

Easily boring

Simply put, when the Jacks get bored, they start chewing on things for entertainment. If this sounds suspicious, remember that humans also misbehave when bored and dogs tend to do the same.

Nervousness

Your dog could suffer from general anxiety due to loud noises or something in the environment or have separation anxiety that makes him nervous whenever you leave him alone. With the latter, you might well find that the walls, doors, and baseboards are chewed up; this is his way of trying to break down barriers to get to you.

The teething process

Teething is uncomfortable for any animal and as such your pup will need something to chew just like your baby.

they are curious

Dogs are usually just curious about certain items and can gather more information with their mouths than with their paws, so doesn’t it make sense for them to chew a bit?

As you can see, these are all perfectly understandable reasons. But remember that just because it’s understandable doesn’t make it desirable, and luckily, there are a lot of things you can do about it.

Preventing your Jack Russell from chewing

Another way to think about this is to prevent your dog from chewing on certain things. Clearly, chewing can never be completely erased, as it is an important part of what makes a dog a dog. As long as it can be controlled, chewing should not be discouraged, you just have to train your dog so that it knows what to chew and what not.

So what is to be done? Well, the first thing you want to try is to keep them busy. A lot of Jack Russell chewing is the result of boredom, so doesn’t it make sense to keep them entertained? Keep them busy with exercise and simulation and they should be less likely to chew.

Also, avoid punishing them if you find them chewing on an item. Remove any household items that they may be chewing on and replace them with a chew toy instead; If he agrees to chew on the toy, be sure to compliment him. By reacting positively when your dog chews on a toy rather than a household item, your dog is more likely to chew on the toy again to receive praise.

However, there is still the problem of what to do when you are not there, and that is where a lot of chew toys come into play. Obviously, if they have enough toys to occupy them, they will be less likely to reach for your chews and possessions, but you should also try to keep those things out of their reach anyway, why tempt them?

Anxiety, however, is a bit more difficult to hide. When you are at home with your dog, you can calm him down if he gets anxious, but obviously that’s harder to do with separation anxiety. Fortunately, many puppies eventually get through this once they understand that you are not going to leave them forever; Until then, try to guard against any chewing or scratching that may occur while you are away.

Despite your chew compulsion, which exists for a variety of reasons, there are many things you can do to help control this problem. Make sure your Jack is entertained with lots of toys and cannot reach for his expensive items and can leave the house with confidence.