Dog Gone Bad Behavior

We all have our off days. But when your dog decides his bad behavior is good, what can you do to help change his mind?

Some dogs are just natural born diggers, but when your best rose bush is the object of your dog's affection, how can you convince him otherwise? One solution… provide a designated digging area for your dog. Just like when you were little, playing in the sandbox can be the solution for your dog's digging energies. Create a space large enough for your dog and dig down 12" to 18" removing rocks and any debris that may be in the dirt. Then fill the area with sand or clean dirt. Direct your dog to this area when he wants to dig, praising him when he goes to this spot and redirecting him when he forgets. As an added incentive, bury a few dog treats or a chew toy in the box for him to find as he digs. This will inspire him to continue to go to his digging area and to leave your prize petunias alone.

Help puppies through their chewing phase with chicken or beef broth flavored ice cubes. The flavored cubes give your pup a pleasant taste treat and the cold helps bring relief to her sore gums.

If your furniture is your puppy's favorite chew bone, try rubbing your dog's favorite chew toy with peanut butter, chicken fat, or bacon grease. Any of these will taste better than your dining room table and will inspire your dog to chew on his toys rather than your furniture.

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Happy New Year to all!