Puppy Chewing
Be aware that scolding your puppy after it has misbehaved is fruitless.
If you catch the puppy in the act of chewing, remove the object
with a very firm "no." Let the puppy sense, through the
firmness of your voice, that chewing is unacceptable. Correct your
puppy quietly and firmly each time you catch him chewing. Realize
that chewing is natural behavior for a puppy. It eases the discomfort
of teething and is part of the puppy's exploring its environment
through the sense of taste. Give your puppy safe chew toys such
as rawhide bones and hard rubber toys. Avoid toys containing parts
that might come loose and be swallowed such as plastic eyes or metal
balls. Praise him when he plays with his chew toys. Never give the
puppy a special sock or slipper to chew or a toy that looks like
a slipper. Puppies cannot tell the difference between the toy and
the real thing. Treat objects your puppy chews with hot pepper or
with Bitter Apple for furniture, a bad tasting product available
at pet stores. Boredom may also lead to chewing. Be certain your
puppy enjoys play periods and enjoys walks with family members.
Before leaving your puppy alone, take him for a walk or spend time
playing with him. He will have less energy for chewing. Confine
the puppy to his crate or to a small area, such as the kitchen.
A pet gate may be useful in confining the puppy. Leave drinking
water and chew toys.
From--http://pets.yahoo.com/pets/dogs/hn/grooming_your_dog
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