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How do I keep my dog from chewing phone chargers?
Last updated 23 September 2026 · How we write and check this
Short answer
Chargers are small, portable, and often left on the floor near a bed or sofa, which makes them an easy target. Unplug and store them in a drawer when not in use, use a charging station up on a shelf, and keep a small chew toy nearby as a substitute.
Why chargers specifically get grabbed
A charger cable is thin, flexible, and low to the ground, all of which make it easy to pick up and carry off, unlike a bulkier cord tucked behind furniture.
Set up a charging routine that removes the target
A dedicated charging shelf or drawer that your household actually uses consistently keeps cables off the floor entirely. If a charger must stay out overnight, run it through a hard plastic sleeve or tuck it under a rug edge along the wall.
Key takeaways
- Chargers get targeted because they are thin, low, and easy to carry off.
- A consistent charging shelf or drawer removes the opportunity at the source.
- Hard plastic cable sleeves protect any charger that must stay accessible.