{"id":5454,"date":"2025-06-30T00:00:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T04:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/?p=5454"},"modified":"2025-06-30T00:01:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T04:01:13","slug":"destructive-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/destructive-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Destructive Dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:48;line-height:1;\"><h1>Destructive Dog?<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2>He chews on furniture, steals your socks, and goes after your shoes? Here\u2019s how to help your destructive dog!<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>You come home after a long day, and it\u2019s chaos: shredded cushions, missing slippers, torn socks, chewed mouldings&#8230; Your dog has been up to no good again. Before losing patience or assuming your loyal companion is &#8220;bad&#8221; or &#8220;jealous,&#8221; it\u2019s important to <strong>understand the real causes behind destructive behaviour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons<\/strong>, we know that a destructive dog is not a bad dog\u2014it\u2019s usually a <strong>bored, anxious, or under-stimulated dog<\/strong> trying to express discomfort or meet a natural need, especially in your absence.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a complete overview of the <strong>causes, consequences, and practical solutions<\/strong> to restore peace&#8230; and save your furniture!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" 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style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"470\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27470%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20470%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27470%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/carte_recompense.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2487\"\/><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/dog-harness-promotions\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">DO YOU HAVE YOUR CARD?<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Destructive dog | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rob-ginger.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rob-ginger.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5389\" 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Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Why does my dog destroy everything when I\u2019m gone?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"844\" alt=\"Destructive dog | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cavalier-king-charles-pantoufle.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cavalier-king-charles-pantoufle.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5391\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271800%27%20height%3D%27844%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201800%20844%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271800%27%20height%3D%27844%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cavalier-king-charles-pantoufle-200x94.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cavalier-king-charles-pantoufle-400x188.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cavalier-king-charles-pantoufle-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cavalier-king-charles-pantoufle-800x375.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cavalier-king-charles-pantoufle-1200x563.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cavalier-king-charles-pantoufle.jpg 1800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h4><strong>1. Boredom: the number one enemy<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A dog left alone for hours without stimulation eventually gets bored. And a bored dog <strong>finds its own entertainment<\/strong>. Unfortunately, chewing on the couch or ripping apart dirty socks may be the only options available.<\/p>\n<p>Boredom can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Targeted destructive behaviour (chewing furniture, digging up plants)<\/li>\n<li>Vocalizations (barking, whining)<\/li>\n<li>Hyper-alertness or restlessness when you return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>2. Lack of physical activity<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A dog that doesn\u2019t burn energy daily builds up <strong>physical and mental tension<\/strong>. This pent-up energy needs an outlet: running through the house, jumping on furniture&#8230; or tearing up your cushions.<\/p>\n<p>Certain breeds have <strong>very high exercise needs<\/strong> (border collie, husky, labrador, terrier) and can\u2019t be satisfied with a quick 10-minute walk.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/dog-harness-promotions\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Discover our PROMOTIONS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h4><strong>3. The natural need to chew<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>M\u00e2cher n\u2019est pas un vice: c\u2019est <strong>un besoin instinctif et vital<\/strong>, surtout chez les chiots, mais aussi chez les adultes.<\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To<strong> relieve teething<\/strong> (puppies)<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>manage stress or boredom<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To <strong>maintain dental health<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>For simple <strong>sensory enjoyment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If no appropriate chew toy is available, your dog will turn to <strong>shoes, cords, or furniture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4. Separation anxiety<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Some dogs experience <strong>significant stress when alone<\/strong>. They associate your departure with a loss of stability or a sense of loneliness.<\/p>\n<p>Common behaviours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Destroying items with your scent<\/li>\n<li>Howling, trembling, excessive drooling<\/li>\n<li>Digging or scratching at doors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:25px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:25px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:25px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:25px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-padding-right:25px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:25px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h3>What NOT to do<\/h3>\n<p>Before diving into solutions, here\u2019s what to avoid:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Punishing after the fact:<\/strong> your dog won\u2019t connect the destruction with your anger hours later. This may only increase their stress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Isolating without explanation:<\/strong> locking a dog in a room without stimulation doesn\u2019t address the root cause.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removing everything without alternatives:<\/strong> this only creates frustration without a solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h3>Practical solutions to put in place<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>1. Meet physical needs: move, run, expend energy!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A tired dog is a calm dog. <strong>Plan at least 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity<\/strong> daily, depending on breed and age:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brisk walks or jogs<\/li>\n<li>Ball or frisbee games<\/li>\n<li>Visits to the dog park<\/li>\n<li>Weekend hikes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons offers a range of walking accessories, harnesses, and sport leashes<\/strong> adapted to every breed to optimize your outings.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Provide appropriate chew toys<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Plut\u00f4t que de lutter contre le besoin de m\u00e2cher,<strong> orientez-le vers des objets s\u00e9curitaires et satisfaisants<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Rather than fighting the need to chew, <strong>redirect it to safe and satisfying objects:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Durable rubber toys<\/strong> (KONG, West Paw)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antlers, horns, coffee wood sticks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dental chews<\/strong> (age- and size-appropriate)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural dried bones, tendons, or pig ears<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some toys can be <strong>filled with p\u00e2t\u00e9, kibble, or frozen<\/strong> to extend interest.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Stimulate your dog\u2019s mind: mental enrichment<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>An intelligent dog needs to <strong>solve problems, manipulate objects, and seek rewards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Our recommendations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Snuffle mats:<\/strong> hide kibble to stimulate their sense of smell<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interactive food dispensers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dog puzzle toys<\/strong> (various difficulty levels)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trick training or agility classes<\/strong> (combine movement and focus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4. Create a safe, stimulating space<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Designing a <strong>restricted and engaging area<\/strong> keeps your dog safe and reduces risk.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a <strong>gate or indoor pen<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Provide a <strong>comfy bed, a chew toy, and an item with your scent<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ensure access to forbidden objects is blocked<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With positive associations, your dog will see <strong>this space as a comforting den<\/strong>\u2014not punishment.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>5. Manage separation better<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Teach your dog that <strong>your departures aren\u2019t a crisis<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Practise <strong>very short departures<\/strong>, then gradually increase duration<\/li>\n<li>Ignore them for <strong>15 minutes before leaving and after returning<\/strong> to reduce emotional peaks<\/li>\n<li>Use calming <strong>diffusers (e.g., Adaptil), relaxing music, or surprise toys<\/strong> while you\u2019re away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some dogs benefit from natural calming products (herbs, pet-safe CBD, supplements). Our experts can guide you toward the best gentle solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/global-pet-foods-locations-quebec\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Stop by our store, we&#8217;ll be happy to advise you!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1608\" alt=\"Destructive dog | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jackie-with-toy.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jackie-with-toy.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5393\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271125%27%20height%3D%271608%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201125%201608%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271125%27%20height%3D%271608%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jackie-with-toy-200x286.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jackie-with-toy-400x572.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jackie-with-toy-600x858.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jackie-with-toy-800x1143.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jackie-with-toy.jpg 1125w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Jackie | Brossard Location<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27250%27%20height%3D%27250%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20250%20250%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27250%27%20height%3D%27250%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pmc-mobile-preview-250.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2104\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1001\" alt=\"Destructive dog | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chloe-dog-walker.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chloe-dog-walker.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5395\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271001%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%201001%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271001%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chloe-dog-walker-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chloe-dog-walker-400x501.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chloe-dog-walker-600x751.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chloe-dog-walker.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Alex | St-Augustin Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h3><strong>And if nothing changes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Call a professional<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If destructive behaviour persists despite your efforts, it may help to consult:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>certified dog trainer<\/strong> for behavioural assessment<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>veterinarian<\/strong> if a health issue or chronic stress is suspected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our in-store advisors can<strong> recommend trusted professionals<\/strong> in your area.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><h3><strong>Solutions for your lifestyle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Work long hours?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Hire a <strong>dog walker<\/strong> or ask someone to visit midday<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>interactive cameras<\/strong> to monitor and engage remotely<\/li>\n<li>Set a <strong>stable routine<\/strong> with morning activities and evening relaxation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Live in an apartment?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on <strong>calm indoor games<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>bouncing fetch toys with control<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Designate a <strong>chewing area<\/strong> away from fragile furniture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Have a puppy?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Learning takes time!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offer <strong>a variety of chew items<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Supervise, praise, redirect: <strong>patience and consistency<\/strong> are key<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><h3>What you\u2019ll find at Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve gathered <strong>everything you need to understand, manage, and transform<\/strong> destructive dog behaviour:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Durable and interactive toys<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>KONG, Tuffy, Busy Buddy<\/strong>, and other trusted brands<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treat dispensers, snuffle mats, puzzles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Products tested and adapted to weight, jaw strength, and age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>2. Natural chewing solutions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Bones, wood, horns, tendons<\/li>\n<li>Long-lasting dental treats<\/li>\n<li>Digestible and safe products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>3. Calming products<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pheromone diffusers, calming treats, herbal remedies<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Comforting mats, weighted blankets, soothing sound toys<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>4. Behaviour expertise<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Our advisors are <strong>trained in canine behaviour<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>We <strong>listen closely<\/strong>, assess your situation, and help create a <strong>clear action plan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>We recommend <strong>the right products\u2014and professionals<\/strong>, if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-mask-position: top left;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none has-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1039\" alt=\"Destructive dog | Pitou Minou &amp; 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it\u2019s a message<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chewing, tearing, gnawing\u2014these are <strong>signs of unmet needs, inner tension, or simple boredom<\/strong>. Instead of seeing it as a nuisance, you can <strong>transform that energy into healthy, positive behaviour<\/strong>\u2014if you provide the <strong>right tools, routines, and understanding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">At <strong>Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons<\/strong>, we\u2019re here to help. 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