You didn't mention the age of your puppy. Puppies chew and chew.
They are teething and unless they have hard things to chew on they
will find something else. They don't understand it's not their's. I would never use red pepper! I would think that would do some damage to the throat IMO.
I would try bitter apple spray, it worked for my pup.
Have you tried bully sticks? I understand they supply lot's of activity
for chewing. I would also buy white natural bones for chewing. Just
be sure to get the small ones so his mouth will go around them.
To make you feel better Buddy chewed up 13 throw rugs. Corner's were
gone on every single one. That's a natural thing for them to do. It is
up to you to see that he chews what is his. I would not punish him
either by using the crate. The crate is suppose to be his comfort zone.
If you use it for punishment he will not want to go in it. This will
pass, just be patient. Please don't punish you pup for doing what comes
natural to him. If he dosen't have the proper things to chew on he will
chew on what's available, unfortunately. |