Bury these toys in the dog's digging pit. Active Training When you are home, take time to teach your dog to play with her toys and to seek them out whenever she feels the need to chew. Always lavish your dog with praise everytime you see her playing with or chewing on one of her toys. Scatter several toys in different rooms throughout the house. When she does so, reward with praise, affection, play and even a food treat, then continue the game.
Most destructive chewing occurs just before the owner returns home.
The dog is anxiously anticipating the owner's return and this energy is released by chewing. You can prevent your dog from indiscriminately chewing whatever is handy and instead chew her own toys. Whenever you return home, insist that your dog greet you with a toy in her mouth. Do not give your usual home coming greeting until she has a toy firmly in her mouth. Within a few days, your dog will realize that you never say hello unless she has a toy in her mouth.