Destructive Chewing in Rottweilers

First of all, let’s talk about why your Rottweiler is doing Destructive Chewing. Apparently, dogs aren’t rational creatures. Therefore, it isn’t chewing up random objects in your home just to make you angry or upset. It’s very important for you to know that generally all dogs and not just Rottweilers are naturally curious. They love to discover things and they do this by using their senses. From their sense of sight to their sense of smell, sense of touch and of course, their sense of taste. Which is why many things end up in their mouths.

This particularly applies to puppies. Puppies enter the teething process for around six months and this makes them extremely uncomfortable during this period. That said, chewing helps them to deal with this discomfort and soothes their gums.

On the other hand, if your pet Rottweiler is fully grown and the problem continues to persist, there is something else behind it. If this is the case, these are some possible

Reasons For Destructive Chewing Habits:

• It wasn’t properly trained as a puppy on what is appropriate to chew in the home and what is off-limits. If your Rottweiler didn’t grow up with you and you are unsure about its background or history, this could be the culprit. You can always attempt to train your Rottweiler now or hire a dog whisperer or behavioral specialist.
• It isn’t being provided with sufficient stimulation and thus it is creating ways to keep itself amused. In other words, it is bored. In this case, you can interact with it more often, provide it with a companion, or purchase more toys for it. For Rottweilers though, increased physical activity is always a good idea.
• It is afraid of something. Did anything change in your Rottweiler’s environment? Does it have a new companion? Does the noise level in your home increase at certain hours of the day or evening? All of these could be possible triggers for destructive chewing behavior in your Rottweiler.
• It is seeking attention. Do you give sufficient attention to your pet Rottweiler? Or does it have to beg you for it? If this is the case, this could be why it is chewing objects in your home incessantly.

Try to take responsibility!

As you try to figure out the reason why your Rottweiler is acting the way that it is, take responsibility for your things. Hide objects that are unsafe for your pooch to access or that you don’t want to risk getting destroyed.

If your dog is new to your home and just being domesticated, you may wish to leave it in its crate until it becomes 100% familiar and obedient to the house rules. Allow it to interact with people for extended periods of time as well so that unfavorable behaviors can be curbed and corrected. After all, if you leave your Rottweiler out in the garden all day, who’s going to correct it when it does something wrong?

Whether your pet Rottweiler has been engaging in destructive chewing behavior for quite some time or you are relatively new to this frustrating experience, you have come to the right place. Here we tell you what measures you can implement in order to curb this unwanted behavior. It has the potential to lead to catastrophic consequences if left unaddressed.

First, it might be your shoes. Then, next thing you know it will be your socks, your sofa, or worse, something that could be potentially dangerous to your Rottweiler. This is what you want to avoid above all, although chewing should be discouraged from a general standpoint.

With all of this in mind, here are some things you can do to fix the problem

How To Fix Destructive Chewing in Rottweilers / Dogs

Be quiet.

Going berserk and attacking your dog or yelling at it in frustration will not help the problem at all. By the time the damage is done, your dog will no longer recall what it is being reprimanded for. Worse, the fear that results from getting yelled at may just serve to rattle your dog and lead it to chew on another object to quell its emotions.

Teach your pup the right thing.

Correcting your Rotty doesn’t mean grabbing the chewed up object from its mouth or physically separating it from the object. Instead, touch your Rottweiler lightly either on its behind or neck to turn its focus elsewhere.

Get your Rottweiler’s attention.

If your Rottweiler refuses to turn its attention away from the object, look for something else that will steal it. Perhaps this can be a treat or a different toy.

Take back the object.

Channel your energy and gear your body language towards letting your dog know that the object is not his, but rather it is yours. This will help your dog release its hold on the object knowing that somebody else has marked the territory, so to speak.

Give them safe chew toys.

In some cases, what a Rottweiler might need is simply some chew toys or objects that it can call on its own. Additionally, what some pet owners might view as destructive or aggressive behavior is actually a form of self-soothing for your Rottweiler. As touched on earlier, dogs actually like to use chewing as a means to relax. Puppies in particular use chewing as a method of pain relief. That being said, purchase safe chew toys at your local pet store, veterinarian, or groomers.

Implementing measures

that will deliberately make chewing a displeasure experience for your Rottweiler. For instance, coat furniture and other items that you want it to stay away from with a taste deterrent. These are available at most pet stores and the veterinarian’s office. No matter what you use, be sure it is non-toxic to your pet.

If you find that your Rottweiler only chews objects when you are not home, this may be a case of separation anxiety. Visit a veterinarian as soon as possible for professional advic