Some dog owners who have ‘been there, done that’ will often include using anti-chew sprays that repel the dog from items that they don’t want touched.
These can be beneficial, but if you decide to try this out, opt for those with bittering agents, not aluminium sulfate. Although aluminium sulfate is believed to be safe in small amounts, it’s not recommended. It’s been found to cause abdominal pain, nausea, and sickness*.