Puppy chewing on everything except his toys!!!?

You need to get him toys that he really likes. Then he'll want to chew them! The grocery store has boiled bones. They're in the meat section and pretty cheap. My vet recommended them, and my dog LOVES them.

Exercise him, by playing with him a lot. Take him out for walks, and get him tired. A tired dog is a happy dog :). That should stop some of the chewing he is doing. You have the right idea of replacing the things he shouldn't have for toys. Instead of yelling, try teaching him "drop it" or "out." So that he learns when you say that, no matter what he has in his mouth - he drops it on the floor or gives it to you. Try getting a Kong, and putting peanut butter in it. That will keep him entertained. Until he gets over his chewing stage, I would confine him to the room you are in. When my dog was a puppy, I would just have him come with me from room to room, so that I wouldn't have to worry about him chewing something he wasn't supposed to chew. Eventually, he will get over this chewing stage. So no worries, there is a end to this :). Hope this helps.

Okay - for starters Labs and Retrievers CHEW. It's born into them. And the more bored they become, the worse they will chew.

I think you have to consider clearing your place, or at any rate, the rooms where he is, until he's through this phase. Anything that isn't actually bolted down gets moved out. And of course, when you are not there to supervise, crate him!! My Bassets were very cunning as puppies - they'd take their toy over to what they were really after, drop it and start on whatever it was, and the moment I shouted, grab their toy again. Are Bassets stupid? I don't think so!!!

I'm afraid this is just part of puppyhood, and the nature of the beast, breed-wise. Keep at the training, these days will all too fast be gone.

You have to make sure that you're not yelling at him. Puppies, especially this young will mistake yelling with barking and playing. When you yell, he thinks that you're just barking along with him and then he'll want to play more. This best thing you can do is say one strong "No" letting him know that you are the alfa. Do not hit the dog (a tap on the nose) it's meaningless abuse.

A good trick with puppies is putting peanut butter on his chew toys or to soak them in a broth or steak juice. There are even puppy bones with peanut butter in side them for him to stay busy with.

You also have to remember that this is just a phase that he is going through while he is teething and sooner or later he'll calm down.

Also getting him around other dogs will be good for him. Taking him to a dog park is fun for everyone and he will learn from the other dogs.

This is not an overnight fix, it may take time. Good luck!!

Its called teething. I wouldnt allow him access to anywhere or anything in the home (without massive supervision doing the things you mentioned) until the stage passes unless you have nothing better to spend money on than replacement items, lol. You might also try a crate----everytime he does wrong, in the crate but that would get expensive too considering how quick and how big a golden will grow.

If you dont have one room that can be completely removed of everything that is just for him, then close every door to the rooms you dont want him chewing on the things within is another option.

I can relate. We have a 6 wk old Golden and I know my problems have not yet begun!

Keep all the kids' toys out of reach. Put them in another room or they will be destroyed. Get him some rawhide bones or pig ears or something that is really good to chew on.

We are already walking ours and letting her play in the backyard. I think this helps wear her out and burn off energy. We also crate train and when she gets too crazy she gets a time out. She is not allowed in the living room too much. She spends the majority of her time in the kitchen where there is not much for her to destroy.

I have a 5 month old puppy and when I first got him he was the same way. Your on the right track but what worked for me was I bring him to the dog park and let him run around for an hour or so and when he comes home he is beat. Its going to take constant no no no and when he bites on something switch it with a toy. Toys that my puppy loves are these "bones" that are filled with peanut butter it keeps him busy for hours I swear. Then also these animals that aren't stuffed he loves them but can't rip it to peices. You are on the right track all of a sudden your going to realize wow he isn't doing it anymore but exercise is the key. If he doesnt get enough he will get bored and tear everything apart.

The substitute toys/chewies have to be more interesting than the rest.

This is often very hard to achieve :)

Anyway, I'd be more concerned about your pup getting hurt. Ie. electrical cords etc. You can try and use some "bitter apple" gel. Liquid rarely works. Mind you, many pups LOVE the taste of bitter apple.

Best of luck with joys of puppyhood :)))

Like many undesirable canine behaviors, destructive habits usually develop because a dog is bored, lonely, or both. It's not fair or realistic to expect your dog--especially a working breed --to spend long hours quietly sitting and waiting for your return. By nature dogs are curious and sentient beings; see that she has enough mental and physical stimulation to minimize the impulse to dig and chew.

Here's how to treat this problem http://dogtime.com/chewing-digging-behavior.html

Most destructive behavior is born out of boredom. Abundant attention from you--plus ample mental and physical stimulation--will keep her content, fulfilled, and less inclined to dig or chew.

http://dogtime.com/chewing-digging-behavior.html