Fluffy French Bulldog chewing habits
It is vital to understand that all dogs chew! They were wild hunters just a few millenniums ago, and this is their natural instinct after all. The reasons your Furry French Bulldog chews things are so varied and plenty. At times, that behaviour is completely normal and acceptable however at times it can be classified as destructive behaviour, such as the of chewing shoes, furniture or some items that could hurt your Frenchie. So as to put an end to this kind of behaviour, you need to know the exact cause as to why your Merle French Bulldog feels the need to chew things. Here are some tips that would help you:
Teething. Puppies often experience pain and certain discomfort while their adult teeth are replacing their baby teeth. This usually occurs between the age of three to seven months. Through chewing different objects, the Frenchie relieve some of the pain caused by growth of teeth and gum inflammation that sometimes occurs afterwards.
You should teach your frenchies not to chew inappropriate objects.Then give your beloved Fluffy French Bulldog a safe chew toy. Gently massaging their gums with a doggie toothbrush two times a day to relieve the pain also helps soothe them and keep your Fluffy French Bulldog form chewing on your furniture. Giving them something cold or frozen to chew on can also calm the pain from inflammation.
Boredom.
Your Furry French Bulldog might find it fascinating to chew your brand-new shoes, because he has too much energy and nothing to do. Make sure your dog has ways to relieve excess energy, such as daily walks, exercise, playing with you or other animals and give him a mental challenge. This should comprise of both mental and physical activity. Safe toys such as nylon bones, treat-stuffed rubber toys, treat-dispensing toys are good. Also keep your Frenchie in a safe area in the house when you are cannot supervise him. Using bitter dog repellent or chew-proof covers for exposed electrical cords is also wise. As for chewing your shoes or furniture, you need to use your body language so as to redirect your Furry French Bulldogs attention to an appropriate chewing toy.
Medical issues such as allergies and parasites.
If your Fluffy French Bulldog is chewing and scratching himself, to the extent they are red, furless and reveal inflammation hot spots, this is probably an indication of allergies or parasites. A visit to the veterinarian is necessary for both. You will probably get some medicine or natural remedy if it is allergies. It could require a special diet, frequent bathing, special shampoos, topical treatments, steroids or antihistamines. However, if it is parasites, the treatment will most likely include insecticidal shampoo, topical insecticide, or internally taken insecticide, vacuuming and washing of your Frenchie’s living space to remove parasites and larvae. You have to repeat all this action until they are completely eliminated. If your Fawn French Bulldog is sensitive to chemicals, you can purchase herbal shampoo and herbal sprays rather than those that are more aggressive to the skin.
Prey drive.
Frenchie’s need ways to relieve their extra energy and satisfy their ancient instincts, like chasing, grabbing and carrying the prey. The best way to do that is playing a game of “fetch”. The “Leave it” command is something your furry Frenchie has to learn. When training your Fluffy French Bulldog, it is wise to make use of toys and food treats as a reward for a certain behaviour. Else, if you use food rewards alone, your dog will adjust to an extent where he will disobey some commands, until he gets his reward. You have to show him you are the boss and the pack leader, not the opposite.
This must cover most common chewing habits. We hope this advise will help you handle your furry Frenchie and remember- all dogs chew! It helps Frenchie’s calm, relieve boredom cleans their teeth and strengthens their gums. You mustn’t try to stop them because remember it is in their nature. Rather give your Frenchie appropriate toys and teach him/her chewing discipline.