Puppy help...

After years of wanting a companion, I’ve finally adopted a dog. A pup called Toby and in true puppy style, he chews up everything!
I’m new to this whole having a pet thing! I’ve done my research, but now he’s here, I’m not sure what method is best- treats, training school, tough love? Everything seems to say the opposite.
He isn’t interested in chew toys, but particularly interested in power cords (mainly my straighteners).
I came across a video which says how dangerous it is to leave things (chargers) plugged in when pets are at home on their own.
I’m now unplugging everything frantically before I leave the house! Is that normal?
Has anybody got any tips on how to stop pups chewing cables? And should I be unplugging everything in the house every time I leave?
Thanks for the help!

Keep your puppy in the kitchen where he doesn't have access to anything dangerous.Make sure he has a comfy bed and toys to play with, water and puppy pads if you are going to be away a couple of hours. When you are home keep an eye on him and the minute he heads somewhere you don't want him to go, say Ha Ha, No, if he carries on, take him away from the situation and distract him with a toy or play with him
Find your local training classes and enrol him once he has had his last vax
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/trai...er-manchester/

I found it easiest to leave the pup in a room where he had no access to cables such as the utility room, kitchen and conservatory. There are cables in these rooms but they are behind the washing machine etc and the pup couldn't access them. It's useful to get down to floor level and see things from a pups eye view, then get everything out of reach or box everything in. Yes it's dangerous to chew through cables he could electrocute himself or start a fire.

Reward training is by far the best - quick results and fun to do. Training classes can give you a good idea of what to do so are worth trying. The APDT (UK) has a list of trainers in different areas and they should all be using 'kind, fair and effective' techniques. It's always worth going along first without your dog so that you can get a feel of what happens, how the trainer works and whether or not you feel you will get on with them

Training classes (good ones) also give you information on socialising youngster which is vitally important for you dog to grow into a well behaved adult that gets on with other dogs and people


Puppy proofing is essential until the dog is mature enough to be trusted - yes that means making sure all power cords are out of reach (as well as anything else you value)

What about a create for when you have to go out

Well first of all congrats. Agree to above post find a good place to keep him safe. You can choose the him right bed for your dog this article tells about the top 8 bed for dogs.
Puppy stage is one of the most challenge of a having a dog, after 3 months your puppy will experience some changes and some teething reaction and all the things around him specially the slippers or shoes or even any cord of appliances is the target in this stage so you need to find some toy to divert his attention. Me when I first get my puppy at 2 weeks old he is fine and well behave until the time has come 10 of my expensive slippers is destroyed even my jordan shoes. I'm so uppset that time. My friend told me about teething and chewing toy and I find it great I divert his attention during the teething stage. This is one of the awesome toy that I've used to my dogs.

Thanks for all the great advice.

I have used baby gates to limit his access and got a fab selection of chew toys.

So far, so good.

Glad everything is going well. I always restrict access to one room (usually the kitchen) when I have to leave a pup for short periods, or else a crate is great if the pup is introduced gradually and in a positive manner so he sees it as a den. Never use it as a punishment.

A good group training class is definitely worth seeking out, as you get to spend time with like-minded people working towards similar goals with your pups. Find one that uses reward based training.

Do you have any photos of your pup? What is his name?