Are beloved clothes always being turned into a furry child’s mouth?
There’s actually a reason why dogs (especially puppies) like to chew the clothes of their dog parents!Find out exactly why before you blame them!
The reason why dogs love to bite clothes
1. Boredom
Dogs need physical and mental stimulation every day, and if they don’t get enough exercise, they will find their own conduit to vent.And while dogs will choose to chew on clothes or furniture, that’s probably because they don’t think there’s anything more fun to do!Therefore, fur parents can try to give them special toys so that they can vent their energy in the right place~
2. Anxiety
Dogs with separation anxiety are likely to have bad chewing habits (along with barking, restlessness, etc.), and they will relieve their anxiety by chewing on clothing, cages, doors, etc. In addition to being bad for the dog’s mental health, the dog’s teeth will also be damaged.The best way to deal with separation anxiety is to seek a professional dog behaviorist!
3. hungry
If a dog doesn’t eat enough, it will take in nutrients on its own, i.e. from items around it that it can chew on.The consequences of xenophagy can be very dangerous, so if the owner is helping the dog to lose weight, or if the dog always feels that it is not eating enough, it is best to take it to the veterinarian for a checkup and to discuss with him or her how to adjust the dog’s diet to be the best policy.
4. Teething
When puppies are going through tooth replacement, their mouths can be particularly itchy, so you can’t really blame them for looking for something to chew on!When they want to bite, it’s a good idea to shove a suitable toy past them and let them relieve their itchy teeth.
5. Attracted by flavor or texture
Sometimes dogs chew on things just for fun (like we chew gum, I guess?).), and it’s reassuring for them to always have their owner’s scent (sweat) on their clothes.So to prevent your dog from chewing on your clothes because they miss you, put a lid on the laundry basket!
