Chewing is another of many built in instinctual actions that a dog can get caught up in. For many dog breeds, chewing begins as a puppy, when teething and excess energy get channelled into chewing everything in sight.

This is not abnormal, and while it is important to teach a dog otherwise from a young age, you also need to take precautions, puppy-proofing your home to avoid unnecessary damage.

As your dog gets older though, chewing can move beyond youthful indiscretion and into the territory of serious behavioural problem – one that needs to be addressed with specific actions and careful training.