Your Dog A PETsMART Staff Report Chewing is a very natural behavior for puppies and dogs, and there are a number of benefits that chewing offers. For many dogs, it is an enjoyable pastime, while for others, chewing is a way to relieve boredom, frustration, or anxiety.
Puppies also chew to relieve their gums, develop strong jaws and help the adult teeth come in.
Rawhides, chews and bones provide an appropriate outlet for your dog's desire to chew. Let's face it. When deciding on the chew item you'd like to give your dog, first take a look at his chewing habits. Aggressive chewers can polish off some rawhides in record time. Because these dogs get a lot of satisfaction out of chewing, make sure they always have at least one or two rawhides to keep them busy.