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Simply put, behavior is a way of acting and reacting. When a dog acts or reacts to a situation in a way that has a negative impact on her owner or others, the behavior is considered to be "bad." Yet, to the dog, it's just what she does. Eliminating a bad behavior requires training to give the dog a new behavior, or habit.
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Give your dog the chance to
exercise her body and brain. Plenty of physical exercise will tire
her out so that she naps while you relax.
Pet supply stores carry a variety
of toys that provide mental stimulation-doggie puzzles to keep your
pooch busy while you're away. Also, if your dog is a chewer, make
sure you give her chewing toys of her own.
It is never a good idea to give
your dog an old shoe or sock to chew on; she can't tell the
difference between your favorites and your discards because they all
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unpopular behavior is chewing. Destructive chewing is most often an
indication your dog is bored. If your dog chews up the couch cushions
or destroys a wicker chair while you are at work, it is probably
because she had nothing else to do. If you look up from a book or
television to find your dog chewing on your favorite shoes, realize
that she is releasing pent-up energy.