Comments on: Help – My Dog Won’t Stop Eating Sticks!

By: Ben Team

Ben Team — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:06:54 +0000

In reply to Shari.

Hey there, Shari.
You may want to try just redirecting her. In other words, give her another way to “celebrate” meeting new people and dogs when she’s excited.
For example, you could start getting her used to coming to you for a treat right after saying hello to a stranger. Or you could toss a ball for her.

Essentially, you just want to replace the undesirable behavior with a desirable one.
Best of luck!

By: Shari

Shari — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:20:53 +0000

My dog loves to meet people and other dogs on our walks in the park. But when she gets excited she will pick up small pieces of sticks or wood chips and tends to swallow them. Then she will often throw them up later. I’m worried that this is not good for her. I’ve tried to train her to “leave it, but she’s so quick about it, that it’s almost impossible to stop her. I don’t want to muzzle her because of the stigma attached to “that look”. She is such a sweet dog and has many friends at the park. What can Ido?

By: Ben Team

Ben Team — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:25:59 +0000

In reply to curt.

Hey there, Curt.
Claire most certainly doesn’t “explain the same thing over and over,” but we appreciate you checking out the site.
Best of luck with your dog.

By: curt

curt — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:00:15 +0000

poorly written. You explain the same thing over and over

By: Ben Team

Ben Team — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:18:21 +0000

In reply to Valentina.

Hey there, Valentina.
It sounds like you may want to give your dog something different (and preferable) to do.

Have you considered teaching her to play fetch, for example? That’ll give her something to keep her mind stimulated, provide some exercise, and give her the chance to earn rewards (either just the ball or a treat).

Let us know how it goes!