99% of Pet Owners Will Feel Frustrated: What to Do When Your Dog Chews Pee Pads

If you’ve ever owned a dog, you know the frustration of seeing your furry friend tear apart their pee pad. Many pet owners feel angry and stressed out when this happens. The truth is, puppies may chew on pee pads because they don’t know any better, thinking it’s a toy to relieve teething pain, or they’re simply curious, bored, or anxious. Sometimes, the smell of the pad might trigger their instinct to chew.

If your puppy is guilty of pee pad destruction, try these tips. With consistent training, your pup will improve over time:

1. Interrupt the behavior immediately: Lift the dog by the scruff or tap the cage if they are inside it, but avoid tearing the pee pad yourself.

2. Give clear commands: Gently tap their paws and firmly say, “No biting” or “No scratching.” Never hit them without explanation, as it may cause fear of the pad, leading to more accidents.

3. Redirect with toys: Puppies often see the pad as a toy. Provide chew toys or bones to distract them.

4. Time-out for repeat offenders: If your dog continues to chew despite correction, give them some time to reflect in their crate.

Remember to check back with NEZOPETS for weekly pet care tips. With a little patience, your puppy will get better over time!

Here are some effective tips shared by other dog owners that might help you stop your dog from chewing pee pads:

1. @rococo: Catch them in the act! Grab the dog, hold the pee pad near their mouth, lightly tap their snout, and firmly scold them. After that, put them in time-out. My dog used to chew pee pads every day, but after a few days of doing this, the problem was solved.

2. @makeup vivi: The first time you see your dog trying to chew the pee pad, stop them immediately by gently pulling on a leash or lightly pushing their neck to discourage the behavior.

3. @AWUU: If your dog is in a crate, provide plenty of chew toys. Many puppies chew out of boredom or separation anxiety.

4. @Cindy: My puppy used to love tearing up pee pads and even eating the paper sometimes. I bought a special dog toilet with a grate over the pad, so he couldn’t reach it. That solved the problem.

Try these tips and find the method that works best for your dog! With patience and consistency, you should see positive results.