Unfortunately, puppies will choose to chew on anything and everything within sight. Items such as electrical cords, plants, furniture, and your new $100 shoes are all at risk. Often, the puppy is teething or simply bored and tries to entertain himself by chewing.

It is up to you to teach your puppy what he may and may not chew on. First, be sure that a wide assortment of toys to chew on are available to him. Consult your veterinarian about dental issues if your puppy is over six months.

Try freezing a wet washcloth and allow your puppy to chew on it. He may find the coolness soothing and choose to chew for sometime. Ice cubes are acceptable alternative to provide your puppy with. These solutions will help cool and soothe your puppy's gum lines as well.

It is a natural instinct for puppies to try and want to chew. Much like young children, they are prone to putting everything and anything in their mouths to learn about the object. Be sure to remove or keep all expensive or wanted items from the puppy's reach, and provide him with a nylon bone or some other toy instead. Remember to praise your puppy for good behaviors.

A puppy's chewing problem can be helped by providing him with nylon bones instead. However, you will need to use these and only these specific types of bones from the beginning; otherwise, if you give them any other type, they are liable to reject the nylon. Nylon bones appear similar to a rope cord and aid in keeping your puppy's teeth clean.

Be very cautious with pork or chicken bones. These types are prone to splintering, and if ingested may cause digestive problems. Make certain all the bones you give your puppy are big enough to prevent any swallowing.

Hooves, pig's feet, and all other half-digested treats should not be given to your puppy as they typically are not good for them. Also, any rawhides your butcher may give can cause diarrhea, so it is best to steer clear of these as well.

Should you find your puppy chewing on anything he is not supposed to, take the item, move it to another area, and bring him one of his toys to chew on instead. When he begins to chew on his toy, give him plenty of praise and a small treat. This will help him learn what is acceptable, what makes you happy, and what is not okay.