Although the schnauzer dog is an excellent companion in almost all aspects, it is true that he can sometimes become somewhat destructive. If this problem happens to you too, you should pay attention to our tips to know what to do when it happens.
We will make a general review of the care it needs and we will propose some exercises, games and activities to help you bury this habit.
Keep reading this article on our site and discover the tips for a destructive schnauzer:
Why does the schnauzer break things?
The education of the schnauzer puppy will greatly influence the behavior of its adult stage. If we do not socialize him correctly with other dogs, he can become a reactive dog and, for this same reason, if we do not teach him how and what to bite, when he is an adult we are going to have a serious problem with our furniture and objects.
On the other hand, we must also mention that the schnauzer dog has strong social needs so if he spends long hours it is probably only start to develop separation anxiety and because of it this destructive habit is generated.
It is important to point out that this is a dog that requires moderate exercise and 2 daily walks. Not providing this care can cause anxiety and stress in the dog that can lead to this problem.
Schnauzer dog walks and exercise
To begin with, we recommend always reviewing the five freedoms of animal welfare. We must be sure that he is happy and has at his disposal everything he needs, as is the case for the walk and the exercises.
The schnauzer requires at least two daily walks to be able to relieve himself, interact with the environment, interact with other dogs and, in short, explore the environment. It is an essential habit in your day to day. During the walk you should allow your dog to sniff urine, trees and street objects (don't worry, if he's vaccinated you don't have to fear) that helps him to relax, get your bearings and get information about the place where you live.
We will also allow you to interact with other pets, as long as you have a positive attitude with other dogs. If, on the other hand, our schnauzer is reserved or reactive, we will avoid contact and make him enjoy a good walk by our side.
Ethologists recommend that on every walk we leave our dog off the leash for 5 minutes To do this, you can go to a pipican, a safe and delimited area in which it will not escape. Also, if we want to promote relaxation and well-being (indispensable for a destructive dog) we can help you with a sowing, a relaxation technique and stimulation of the senses.
Exercise is also very useful for schnauzer dogs, especially the giant schnauzer. Although they are not dogs with extremely high physical needs, it is true that they should enjoy being able to exercise on a regular basis. Even if you exercise with him only two or three times a week, it will be enough to help him channel stress and improve his well-being.
Toys to teach how to bite correctly
The key for our dog to learn to bite his toys and not everything he finds around the house is called positive reinforcement and it is a training technique that we should all use. You should avoid scolding your dog when he destroys objects as this causes anxiety and stress and makes him want to continue destroying.
Get toys, teethers, bones and a kong to start working properly. You should provide all of these toys to your dog, but at the appropriate time:
- The toys that make sounds and the teethers are perfect to use inside the house, play with him to motivate him and have a good time.
- The bones help you to entertain yourself individually and they are also very tasty.
- The kong is a very useful intelligence and relaxation toy that also helps treat separation anxiety. It is convenient to fill it out and offer it to the dog just before leaving the house.
Whenever you see your dog using any of these objects you will congratulate him effusively with verbal words, caresses and even a treat. On the contrary, when you see your dog chewing on something that he shouldn't offer him his toy or the teether so that he understands that this is what he should bite on
What else can I do?
Affection, affection, perseverance in his education and not leaving our schnauzer alone, are going to be the factors that help you solve and treat this problem effectively. If you are not sure how to follow our advice or your dog does not listen to you, you should consider going to a dog trainer. The professional will assess your case and offer you personalized guidelines for your case
