Try the bitter apple. It was a great help in training our dog to not chew on things he's not supposed to. Also, have you tried bully sticks, himilayan chews, or deer antlers? They're great long lasting chew sticks that keep them occupied. It's also tastier than things they're not supposed to chew so it might help train him to chew on the right thing.
Also, maybe a puppy kindergarten class might be a good idea. It's great for socialization and he'll learn a few tricks. The best trick we learned in kindergarten was "go to bed." Our dog is able to stay in his bed for long periods of time, great when we need a break. We started this when he was a puppy too (during his high-energy stage). It's great for when we're eating dinner, watching tv, have company, want some down time, etc. |