| Who knew tornadoes could form inside your house? | | | | want to consider a treat dispenser. |
| We've all laughed at the home video shows where | | | | Energy |
| dogs have created total chaos inside a house. But if | | | | Some dogs can be very energetic. Many small dogs |
| you're an owner of a destructive dog, you're well | | | | pack a lot of energy and some large dogs can also |
| aware that a canine storm front can cause more | | | | be very active and do require a lot more space to |
| damage than $10,000 in prize money can possibly fix. | | | | move around in. And we all know how puppies can |
| Every dog has the capability to cause destruction. It's | | | | wear down even the most patient owners. |
| in a dog's nature to chew for instance. Recognizing | | | | TIP: Take your dog for frequent walks or let them |
| some of the common reasons for destructive | | | | get plenty of exercise outdoors every day. This will |
| behavior is the first step to begin correcting the | | | | help them expend some of their energy and cut |
| problem. | | | | down on destructive behaviors. Feed a grain free dog |
| StressJust like people, dogs can become stressed. | | | | food! High glycemic ingredients tend to feed the |
| And just like people, dogs deal with stress in | | | | energy cycle. |
| different ways. One of the ways dogs relieve stress | | | | Fear |
| is to chew. Other signs of stress can include | | | | Dogs can be easily startled by things like loud noises, |
| persistent barking and uncontrolled urination | | | | sirens and fireworks. Some can be very fearful of |
| (especially in house-broken dogs). Separation anxiety | | | | strangers or other dogs. Even dogs that are normally |
| from a change in your schedule, an addition to your | | | | calm can become destructive when they experience |
| family or house guests are just some of the reasons | | | | fear. |
| your dog can become stressed. | | | | TIP: During holidays like the 4th of July or during |
| TIP: Try to identify stressful situations for your dog | | | | parties or family gatherings, make sure you prepare a |
| early on and prepare them. For instance if your | | | | place to keep your dog removed from the noise and |
| personal work schedule is changing, try to prepare | | | | commotion. Keeping your dog in a confined space like |
| your dog by leaving for short periods of time a week | | | | a kennel, using an anxiety wrap or a calming |
| or so earlier. Gradually making the change in schedule | | | | supplement may help. Aroma therapy and |
| can help your dog adjust. And introducing some new | | | | homeopathics may also be beneficial. |
| toys can help entertain your dog while you are gone. | | | | Instincts |
| Using a calming supplement or an anxiety wrap may | | | | All dogs have a natural instinct to chew, especially |
| help your dog accept change. | | | | puppies. |
| Boredom | | | | TIP: If you're dog is a "chewer", be sure to have |
| Most dogs are social by nature. If your dog is alone | | | | plenty of sturdy chew toys or dental bones available |
| for a long period of time he will likely get bored, and | | | | for entertainment. |
| most dogs deal with boredom by chewing on things. | | | | There are many reasons why your dog can become |
| TIP: If you must keep your dog inside while you're | | | | destructive. But with some early recognition, |
| away, make sure there are enough approved | | | | preparation and enough stimulation you can help |
| entertaining toys to keep them busy. You may also | | | | prevent your dog from becoming a canine tornado. |