first off WELCOME!! he is EVER a cutie!! i agree that you shouldn't isolate him as punishment... a few suggestions... when he is doing the behaviour that you don't want.. you can either spray him with water as you said or you can fill a can with pennies and shake it hard.. try not to say "no" we say Ah AH.. very loud and stern.. then give him something that he CAN chew on .. so he knows the difference... as far as chewing on things yo udon't want.. you can try Bitter Apple.. you can get it at pet stores.. it just tastes horrible and will deter them from chewing on tables and stuff... also when you catch him doing something you DO want.. HUGE praise... say good boy playing... something like that... or good boy sit... he has to know when he is doing something great.. i'm a HUGE fan of petsmart obedience.. if you have one near you their puppy class is outstanding! good luck!!!
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