But I didn't do it, mom!
This time, we were at Big Boy's. Once again, he was being too still and quiet for it to be true. Now, two or three months after the first time he did it, he's done it again!
I'm not sure what exactly is the cause of this behavior. Is it because he's a lab? Or because of some destructive behavior I have taught him? Boredom? Because he's not fixed and he's young?
Whatever the cause, I'm truly at a loss. They have never mentioned chewing being a specific "bad behavior" at any puppy classes I've been to, so they obviously aren't too worried about it. It's probably a fairly normal behavior that isn't too difficult to fix.
However, he is destroying alot of my property. Just this past week, it seems as if he's getting worse. He's chewed up my favorite bra, several pairs of underwear, two stuffed animals, a fuzzy pen, and somehow he got into my dog's rope toys and destroyed all three of them (as in, ripped them in half and spread the innards).
In any case, if you find your puppy taking something that isn't theirs, here is the best approach;
-Take the item away calmly.
-Don't say anything to the puppy in the process. This is giving them attention - you mind as well be handing them a piece of food.
-Scold yourself for having something puppy-acessable in the first place. If it isn't able to be reached, it wouldn't have been destroyed in the first place.
