How to Keep Your Dog From Chewing on Deck Rails

1). Apply a no-chew dog repellent on the areas of the rails the dog has access to.
2). Place a favorite chew toy in between the dog and the deck railing.
3). Reward the dog when it approaches the toy, even though you set it up that way.
4). Keep weather-appropriate toys made from materials the dog prefers to chew on near potential gnawing areas.
5). Interrupt inappropriate gnawing with a loud noise the dog does not associate with you; for example, drop a book flat on the floor. This should focus its attention on looking for the noise.
6). Offer the dog a pet-safe chew toy to redirect the its behavior.
7). Offer a reward and praise the dog lavishly when it accepts the toy into its mouth.