No Chew Spray vs Chew Resistant Covers: What to Use

By Bully Beds: Orthopedic Dog Beds for Large Dogs | Published: 2026-10-13

Category: Buying Guides

Compare no chew spray and chew resistant covers for stopping dog chewing. Learn when each works, how to combine them, and how to protect a dog bed from chewing.

Quick answer

Use a no chew spray for dogs vs chew resistant covers as two different tools: a spray deters licking and gnawing on furniture, wounds, bandages, plants, and other surfaces, while a chew resistant cover physically protects a bed or crate pad from a determined chewer. If your dog targets furniture or hot spots, start with an all natural no chew spray. If your dog destroys beds, choose a chew proof dog bed or chew proof crate pad. For most homes with a large dog, the fastest fix is both: a spray for surfaces and a chew resistant cover for the bed itself.

What each product actually does

A no chew spray is a topical deterrent. The All Natural No Chew Spray For Dogs is a water-based formula with deionized water, a bittering agent, and citric acid. It is made in the USA in an 8-ounce bottle and is designed to stop pets from chewing on furniture, paws, wounds, and more. Because it is water-based, it will not sting or stain, and it can be used directly on hot spots, fur, bandages, plants, wood, or couches.

A chew resistant cover is a physical barrier. It does not change your dog's motivation; it changes what your dog can damage. The Chew Proof Dog Bed (with a 200 Day Guarantee) is built for large dogs over 40 lbs with extra strong padding and fabric resistant to wear and tear. The Chew Proof Crate Pad For Dogs (with a 200 Day Guarantee) applies the same idea to a crate pad and comes in multiple sizes and colors.

When a no chew spray is the right first move

Reach for the spray when the chewing target is something you cannot replace with a chew proof product: a couch leg, a wooden chair, a plant, a bandage, or a hot spot on your dog. The All Natural No Chew Spray For Dogs is applied directly to those surfaces. Because the formula is water-based and contains citric acid rather than alcohol or harsh solvents, it is a practical choice for fabric, wood, and plants where staining or stinging would be a problem.

The trade-off is reapplication. A spray sits on the surface, so it wears off with licking, drooling, washing, or time. It also works best as a training aid, not a permanent wall. Pair it with redirection to a legal chew toy, and reapply as needed until the habit fades.

When a chew resistant cover is the right first move

Choose a chew resistant cover when your dog's main target is the bed or crate pad. A cover cannot stop a dog from chewing furniture, but it can survive the bed long enough for training to take hold. The Chew Proof Dog Bed is aimed at dogs over 40 lbs, which matters because big dogs tend to have stronger bites. The Chew Proof Crate Pad is the same logic in a crate format, with size and color options so you can match the pad to the crate.

The trade-off is that a chew resistant cover is not a chew toy. It reduces damage and buys time, but it does not remove the reason your dog chews. If your dog is chewing from anxiety, boredom, or pain, the cover alone will not solve it. That is where calming support or a vet visit may matter more than any bed.

How to combine them without wasting money

Use the spray on the fixed surfaces your dog already attacks, and use the chew resistant bed or crate pad as the place your dog is allowed to settle. That split gives your dog a clear yes and no: the couch is treated and unpleasant, the bed is comfortable and durable. For dogs that chew the bed itself, apply the no chew spray to the bed's exterior fabric only if the label allows it, or better, rely on the chew resistant cover and keep the spray for furniture and wounds.

If anxiety is driving the chewing, the K9 Calm calming chews are designed to help calm and reduce anxiety in dogs, including separation anxiety, mild aggression, fearfulness, and storms. They are made in the USA by Bully Beds and dosed by weight: 1/2 chew for 0-30 lbs, 1 chew for 30-60 lbs, and 2 chews for 60+ lbs per day. This is not a chew deterrent, but it can reduce the underlying drive that makes a dog chew through a bed.

Decision rules for no chew spray vs chew resistant covers

Rule 1: Match the tool to the target: If your dog chews furniture, plants, bandages, or hot spots, use the All Natural No Chew Spray For Dogs. If your dog chews the bed or crate pad, use a chew proof dog bed or chew proof crate pad. The spray changes the surface; the cover changes the object. Do not expect one to do the other's job.
Rule 2: Use a cover when the bed is the victim: A chew resistant dog bed cover is the only option that protects the bed itself. The Chew Proof Dog Bed and Chew Proof Crate Pad both carry a 200 Day Guarantee, which gives you a defined window to work on the behavior. If your dog has already destroyed a standard bed, skip the replacement and go straight to a chew proof option.
Rule 3: Treat anxiety before buying more gear: If your dog chews when left alone, during storms, or when stressed, the K9 Calm calming chews are designed for separation anxiety, mild aggression, fearfulness, and storms. Dosing is by weight: 1/2 chew for 0-30 lbs, 1 chew for 30-60 lbs, 2 chews for 60+ lbs per day. A cover buys time; calming support can reduce the reason your dog chews in the first place.
Rule 4: Reapply the spray, inspect the cover: No chew spray wears off with licking and washing, so reapply as needed. Chew resistant covers can still be damaged over time, so check seams and fabric regularly. Both tools need maintenance. A one-time application or purchase is not the end of the job.

Product facts that matter for this decision

All Natural No Chew Spray For Dogs: Water-based formula with deionized water, bittering agent, and citric acid; made in the USA in an 8-ounce bottle. Water-based means it will not sting or stain, so it is safe for furniture, plants, wood, couches, bandages, and hot spots where harsher sprays would be risky.
Chew Proof Crate Pad For Dogs (with a 200 Day Guarantee): Chew Proof Crate Pad For Dogs with a 200 Day Guarantee; available in Size and Color options. A crate pad is the right format if your dog is crated and chews the pad, and size options let you match the crate rather than forcing a bed into the space.
Chew Proof Dog Bed (with a 200 Day Guarantee): Chew Proof Dog Bed with a 200 Day Guarantee; extra strong padding and fabric resistant to wear and tear, designed with large dogs over 40 lbs in mind. Large dogs have stronger bites, so a standard bed cover often fails; this bed is built for that bite force and still provides orthopedic-style padding.
K9 Calm | Calming Chews For Dogs: K9 Calm calming chews infused with hemp and other ingredients, 60 chews per tub, made in the USA by Bully Beds, with weight-based dosing. If chewing is anxiety-driven, calming chews address the cause while a chew resistant cover addresses the damage; dosing by weight keeps large dogs within the intended range.

Which approach fits your dog

Best for

Dogs that chew furniture, plants, bandages, or hot spots rather than their bed
Owners who need a water-based deterrent that will not sting or stain surfaces
Homes with large dogs over 40 lbs that have already destroyed a standard bed
Crated dogs that chew through crate pads and need a size-matched replacement

Not for

Dogs whose chewing is driven by anxiety, pain, or boredom that no surface or cover can fix
Owners looking for a single product that both deters furniture chewing and protects a bed
Dogs that chew aggressively enough to damage any fabric, where veterinary or behavioral help is the priority