Golden Retriever (detailed introduction)

        Golden Retrievers liking to bite shoes has truly caused many owners a headache. In fact, it’s not just Golden Retrievers—many dogs like to chew their owner’s shoes. However, owners are not without ways to solve this problem. To thoroughly help your Golden Retriever break this habit, we first need to understand why Golden Retrievers want to bite your shoes.

        Usually, the main reasons Golden Retrievers bite their owner’s shoes are: 1. Golden Retrievers feel significant discomfort during teething and bite shoes to relieve this discomfort; 2. If they feel bored, Golden Retrievers may also chew shoes to pass the time, and of course, they may also chew other items such as furniture; 3. Some owners might play tug-of-war games with their dogs using old shoes, and over time, dogs may regard shoes as toys and continuously chew them.

        Knowing why Golden Retrievers like to bite shoes, owners can take appropriate measures to solve the problem. If the dog is biting shoes due to teething, owners can buy chew toys for the dog to gnaw on. If Golden Retrievers chew shoes because they are bored, owners can prepare some toys for them to pass the time. And if you play tug-of-war with shoes, it is recommended to play other games to interact and distract your dog. Meanwhile, if you discover your dog biting shoes, you should stop it immediately (and provide proper training when necessary). Additionally, to prevent shoes from being targeted again, it’s best to put away the shoes in your home.

        Some netizens ask whether Golden Retrievers biting shoes might be due to pica. If, after inspection, it is found that the dog’s chewing is not caused by the above reasons, owners should promptly take the dog to a veterinary hospital for diagnosis and treatment.