Chewing is instinctive to our dogs, it’s not something we can ever take away from them.  There are a few reasons why they feel the need to chew; teething being the first, if you are bringing home a new puppy remember they bring brand new teeth that will need help breaking the gums.  Dogs explore the world with their mouths, they don’t have fingers to touch with like we do.  Chewing also keeps the jaw mussels strong and helps keep the teeth clean.  Some dogs will also chew when they are bored or to help cope when they are upset.  So it’s up to us to find a safe way…