So my dog ate another chair leg yesterday.
Okay, fine, it was the same chair leg he’s been working on for two weeks. But still. I walked in, saw the fresh pile of wood shavings, and just stood there holding my coffee like “…really?”
If you’ve ever had that moment, you know the feeling. It’s not even anger anymore. It’s just exhaustion. You’ve tried the bitter spray from the pet store (expensive, lasts three seconds). You’ve tried yelling (does nothing). You’ve tried leaving him more toys (he ignores them). And somehow your furniture still looks like it lost a fight with a beaver.
I’ve been there. For months.
And after way too much trial and error (and way too many destroyed table corners), I finally figured out what actually works. Not magic. Not punishment. Just four things that stop the chewing for good.
I made this infographic to sum it up — because honestly, I needed something simple to remember myself.
The short version:
Taste deterrent – apple cider vinegar + water. Cheap, safe, and dogs hate it. Spray every few days.
Redirect – frozen Kong toys, bully sticks, and rotate toys so they don’t get boring.
Exercise – not just walks. Sprints, fetch, brain games. A tired dog doesn’t chew.
Patience – this takes weeks, not days. Reapply. Stay consistent. It works.
I wrote the full guide with every mistake I made (including the cayenne pepper disaster — yes, that happened), the exact spray recipe, and what to do if your dog chews at night or only when you’re gone.
If your furniture is currently surviving on hopes and prayers, go read it. Your chair legs will thank you.
Read the full article here: https://goldiepulse.blogspot.com/2026/05/stop-dog-chewing-furniture-naturally.html
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