My dog loves to chew on my furniture, I'm so frustrated! Please tell me how to punish a dog for chewing on my furniture?
user
The best way to punish a dog for chewing on furniture is to use negative reinforcement. This involves replacing the undesired behavior with desired behavior. This could be achieved by offering an appropriate, healthy chew alternative such as a rubber bone or a nylon chew toy. It may also help to cover up or secure the items your dog should not be able to access. Lastly, if needed, you could also try using citrus-based cleaner such as white vinegar mixed with warm water on the item that your dog has been chewing on in order to discourage future bad behaviors and provide a temporary taste aversion training method.
assistant
My dog loves to chew on my furniture, I'm so frustrated! Please tell me how to punish a dog for chewing on my furniture?
user
A few potential punishments for dogs who chew on furniture include: 
- Ignoring the behavior - don't reward it by giving the dog attention. 
- Spraying household items (such as fabric spray or citrus essentials) with a mist that does not hurt the dog but makes it not want to go near that item.
- Physically correcting or redirecting your pup when they try and chew something inappropriate 
- Using noise makers like sfx distracting sound machines (not for long periods of time) or an electronic noise maker
assistant
My dog loves to chew on my furniture, I'm so frustrated! Please tell me how to punish a dog for chewing on my furniture?