
he's never chewed anything before though. only if we leave out food he gets that but this is the first time he's chewed non food
You don't keep your game stuff on a shelf? It's both dog-proof and little-cousin-proof.
Maybe he hates you? train him not to do it.
Also, would he hurt my cat if he ever caught her? My cat is 11 years old now and I'm afraid she won't be able to run from my dog forever. It always seems like he wants to bite her when I hold the cat to my dog.
I have had dogs my whole life. Dogs will go for food first and foremost, but if they are bored they WILL CHEW on ANYTHING. Just because he never had before doesn't mean he won't now or in the future. Chewing is actually a sign that they are not getting enough attention and are bored. To combat chewing you need to get him more toys or a big hard bone to chew on (because all dogs chew), take him for longer walks, play with him.
Destructive chewing like this is basically like a child doing something bad because they want attention. That or he is anxious because he isn't getting enough attention. It's just a game case, find all the scraps and make sure he didn't EAT any of it, and take him outside to play. Sunshine will be good for both of you and bonding time will help you both.
Why would you hold your cat up to your dog?! It is most likely distressing for your cat and you are teasing/irritating your dog/goading him into going after your cat. If he snaps at your cat when your waving it in front of his face it is your fault for teasing your dog!
By presenting your cat to your dog like that he is more likely to go after your cat as you are suggesting to him that he is allowed to go after the cat, even if it is unintentionally.I did for like a second because I wanted to see if he would try to bite her if he could actually catch her