Why is it that Dogs Do Chew – Some Solutions

To me, one of the greatest joys in life is dog ownership. The devotion and unconditional love they give to their masters is pretty incredible. Plus, they are a blast to play with! However dogs can come with some downsides, particularly behavioral problems. Why is it that dogs do chew our shoes, especially when we are not home?

Well, as you can see from the title of the page, this is not a blog about dog behavior. No, it is a blog about shoe storage. While I cannot offer to you any sound advice on canine psychology, I can offer some stellar shoe-storage advice. And in this way, at least your dog won’t be chewing your Jimmy Choos (I had to) – she’ll be all over your sofa instead!

As I mentioned, I have some advice for how to store your shoes up and away, where Rover will never be able to reach them. If you value your shoes as much as your life, then take heed of these very simple and effective ways to hide your shoes away.

When the shoes are on the floor, dogs do chew

The single best way to ensure that your shoes stay free from the jaws of death is to get them off of the floor. While dogs are incredibly clever, if your shoes are up in the secure pouches of the 26 Pair Over the Door Rack, they will never be tampered with. This is the best option for those of us with smaller dogs. As the dogs get larger, they are more capable of knocking things around. You are liable to get at least a pair or two on the floor, right where dogs do chew shoes.

The best option for those with a larger breed of dog is something more secure, like a cabinet. I am thinking something along the lines of the Shoe Cubby, which keeps your shoes hidden behind two doors. It is not as convenient as the over the door rack, but who needs convenience when your shoes are in three pieces?

Hopefully these solutions can hold you over until you figure out what’s the deal with Fido.