Alright, so, you know how puppies are, right? They chew on everything! My little buddy, Max, was no exception. Shoes, furniture, you name it, he’d try to gnaw on it. I was at my wit’s end, honestly. Then, a friend suggested I try a dog spray for chewing. I was like, “Sure, why not?” I’d tried everything else.

First off, I did a bit of research to see what was out there. There are tons of these sprays on the market, all claiming to be the best. I looked for one that was safe for dogs, obviously, and had good reviews. I ended up choosing one called “No Chew.”
When it arrived, I decided to test it out on one of Max’s favorite chew toys – an old tennis ball. I sprayed the ball and let it dry for a few minutes. Then, I gave it to Max. He sniffed it, licked it a couple of times, and then… nothing. He just looked at me, like, “What’s this?” I was pretty surprised, but I figured it might just be a fluke.
- I started using the spray on other things around the house.
- I sprayed the legs of the kitchen table, which Max loved to chew on.
- I sprayed my shoes, my slippers, even the corners of the rugs.
And you know what? It actually worked! Max stopped chewing on those things. It was like magic. But, here’s the thing – it wasn’t just the spray. I also started giving him more appropriate chew toys, like bones and those tough rubber toys. And I made sure to praise him and give him treats when he chewed on his toys instead of my stuff.
It took a bit of time and patience, but eventually, Max learned what was okay to chew and what wasn’t. And I learned that these sprays can be helpful, but they’re not a miracle cure. It has to be part of a whole training process. If I caught Max chewing something he shouldn’t, I just redirected him to his toys and rewarded him when he did the right thing.
I used baby gates to keep him out of certain rooms when I wasn’t around. I also tried crate training, which was a bit of a struggle at first, but it really helped him feel secure and stopped him from chewing out of boredom.
My Final Thoughts
So, yeah, that’s my story about using dog spray for chewing. It’s not a perfect solution, but it can be a useful tool if you use it right. Just remember to be patient, consistent, and give your furry friend plenty of love and attention.
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