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How To Stop French Bulldog Chewing Everything
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No matter the breed, chewing is a common habit found in dogs, especially in puppies. So if you have noticed your French Bulldog chewing almost everything around them, don’t worry! There is nothing wrong with your Frenchie.
If your adult Frenchie continues chewing for an extended period and starts damaging your furniture, it can get quite frustrating. While you cannot stop this unwanted chewing habit completely, you can still take some preventive measures and train your Frenchie to stop chewing on your favorite furniture or shoes. And this article will tell you exactly how!
Are French bulldogs Chewers?
Yes and No. If your Frenchie is still a puppy, then it’s only natural. If your Frenchie is adult and still chewing everything, then it is a problem.
When do French bulldogs Stop Chewing?
French bulldog chewing phase naturally ends once your Frenchie puppy grows up – between nine and fifteen months.
Why do French Bulldogs Chew Everything?
If your Frenchie is still a puppy, the main reason behind their chewing problem is the teething phase. The teething phase usually lasts for around seven to eight months. One the teething phase has ended, your Frenchie is mostly likely to stop chewing on furniture and other stuff.
But what about adult French Bulldogs? Adult Frenchies may have chewing problems due to several underlying reasons. Some common reasons include: lack of exercise or sleep, boredom, separation anxiety, fear, or stress.
Do French bulldogs Chew Furniture?
Yes, but compare to other dog breeds, French bulldogs chew less furniture. While Frenchies are puppies, they will chew not only furniture, but everything they see.
Stop French Bulldog Chewing Everything
However, no matter the reason for your Frenchie’s chewing problems, you can keep them from chewing your stuff. Here’s how:
Also, when your Frenchie remains active and well-exercised, they’ll be too tired to spend their energy chewing on hard furniture or carpets.
Check best chew toys for French bulldogs.
Chewing toys come in all shapes and sizes. They are mostly made of silicone, which also aids in relieving teething pain. You may also find squeaky chewing toys. This type of toy also works well in grabbing the attention of your Frenchie.
Other than chewing toys, you can give some chewing treats like raw bones, meat, beef ribs, etc. to your Frenchies. This way, your Frenchie will remain occupied until they have sucked up all the taste from the treat.
Especially when it comes to Frenchie puppies, they would require constant supervision for up to eight months. Whenever you notice your Frenchie chewing on your furniture, you can gently say “No” and redirect their attention to chewing toys and encourage them to chew on them instead.
You can spray the repellent or apply any foul-tasting (but safe) product on the space on which your French bulldog tends to chew most.
Items such as cables, shoes, toys, clothing, etc. may all look delicious to your Frenchie. Thus, make sure all your precious belongings are kept safe and out of reach.
You can choose a safe living area for your Frenchie and use removable gates (toddler gates) to restrict access. You can place your Frenchie’s bed in the area and also shower them with their favorite toys to keep them occupied. Try spending time and playing with your Frenchie in their space. This way, your Frenchie will get used to space.
Once they are confined to certain areas of the house with no “chew-able” items, they’ll get rid of their chewing issues, hopefully. Crate training also works great for the days when you step out of the house for a while and want to keep your Frenchie away from destroying your stuff. However, before crating them, make sure that your Frenchie is well-fed and has gone to the toilet.
Conclusion
Your French Bulldog can be your prized-possession. However, when they start chewing on all your expensive furniture, drapes, curtains, and other possessions, things can get a little hectic. However, with the methods mentioned above, you can easily minimize the damage or even train your Frenchies to get rid of their chewing issues.
Make sure to try all the methods listed above. If there is one method in particular that works best for your French bulldog, you can stick to that. If at all, nothing works, and you notice your Frenchie’s chewing issues becoming more serious, you may want to visit a vet.
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