Dogs love to chew and will spend countless hours in chewing bliss on their favorite things.  However, when chewing becomes destructive not only does it cause damage, it may also threaten the life of the dog. 
Lack of physical and mental stimulation will cause high prey drive dogs, such as German Shepherds, to become bored, anxious and frustrated.  Since dogs will chew to relieve frustration and stress, a bored, frustrated German Shepherd is a recipe for chewing disaster.

The typical German Shepherd needs at least two hours a day of exercise and mental stimulation to be happy and content.  That stimulation may be provided in a variety of ways but it must happen and it is best if there is a combination of exercise and training to stimulate the mind.
You can enrich the life of your dog and relieve boredom by providing plenty of walks, fetch, playtime, training, classes, dog sports, food puzzles, scent training, agility, and more. 
Destructive chewing may also happen if the dog is nervous and over stimulated and left without an outlet for this excess energy.
You can help prevent destructive chewing by providing training and guidance from a very young age and now allowing a puppy to chew something that you don’t want a grown dog to chew. 
Tips to help prevent destructive chewing:
  • Proving the right amount of exercise and mental stimulation.
  • Providing plenty of play time and social interaction.
  • Avoid long periods of solitary confinement.
  • Provide safe and interesting chews, such as treat filled Kongs.
  • Don’t confuse the dog by allowing him to chew some household items but not other similar items.
  • Keep plenty of interesting and appropriate toys available for your dog to chew.
  • Give your dog food puzzles.
  • Provide bones with supervision.
  • Incorporate training opportunities into the everyday daily routine to expend mental energy.  
  • Enroll your dog in dog sports, competitions, and training classes.
  • If the dog can’t be trusted, crate or kennel him for his own protection.
  • If you will be gone long hours, take him to a dog daycare for social interaction and physical activity.
  •  No licking of objects he can’t chew.
  • Remove temptations until trained.
  • Redirect to things the dog can chew.

HOW TO PREVENT DESTRUCTIVE CHEWING

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