2. Clothes\/Shoes (10.5%)<\/h3>\n
Socks, underwear and shoes came top of this list (unsurprisingly!). Quite as to what it is about fabric, is hard to say, but it happens\u2026 whether it smells like humans, or they get a little too involved in their games, clothes and shoes are\u00a0up there\u00a0<\/em>\u200bwith what our dogs really prefer to eat. Mulch, sticks, grass. The garden is full of fun, tasty thing to explore. Usually this is a textures thing? But sometimes grass can be because of an unsettled tummy, so try to watch out for other signs of them not feeling well. From Sandwiches, raw meat to the finest steaks (with a particular favour on dairy products), if they\u2019re not being watched, they\u2019re apparently free reign\u2026 Remember, human food can be problematic for dogs (particularly grapes, onions and artificial sweetener), so it\u2019s always good to keep that very, very out of reach, and if you get tempted? Don\u2019t take the chance.\u00a0<\/p>\n Trainer tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t tempt your dog in this way, doing that will (pretty much unfailingly) not end how you want it.\u00a0<\/p>\n Charger cables are the single most popular, and whilst these likely won\u2019t kill your dog, they\u2019re really expensive! So, when it comes to our tech and electrics, let\u2019s avoid the items that cost us large amounts of money.<\/p>\n Trainer Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Keep these out of the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n Drywall, baseboards (skirting boards) and other house fixtures are right up there! This commonly happens when we start giving our dog too much freedom too quickly and they\u2019ve not quite learned what is meant to be eaten, and what\u2019s not.<\/p>\n Trainer Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Match textures, if your pup is really enjoying wood textures? Try a chew root, if they\u2019re more into dry wall? That one may be a vet visit because it can be indicative of a calcium deficiency (particularly in giant breeds!)<\/p>\n Dog toys, whilst legal chews, are not really meant to be ingested\u2026 as part of the predatory motor pattern though, some of our dogs are very driven to Dissect & consume! Which is a problem, this one means we just need to pick appropriate toys, and monitor our dogs sufficiently<\/p>\n Trainer tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Focus on toys that aren\u2019t going to get stuck, or won\u2019t be small enough to be swallowed.<\/p>\n We never got a single vote saying this was anything but their own\u2026 so that\u2019s something I guess, but eating their own puke is always kind of gross, but it usually happens after regurgitation.<\/p>\n Trainer tip:<\/strong>\u00a0a regurgitated puke is usually fine to eat as regurgitation is usually done because they swallowed something too big, or ate it too fast.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019d be willing to bet that this would mainly be ones used to wipe something tasty and vaguely tastes like raw meat, or something.<\/p>\n Trainer tip:<\/strong>\u00a0This can be indicative of a dodgy tummy, as fibrous material can help a dog who\u2019s feeling a bit icky to vomit.\u00a0<\/p>\n This one is mainly born of boredom. It\u2019s there, it shreds in a fairly satisfactory way, and hey, at the end of the day?\u00a0<\/p>\n Trainer tip:<\/strong>\u00a0I\u2019m not a huge fan of pee pads! They\u2019re kind of a marketing thing for 99% of pet parents and they\u2019re just not needed. If you do want to go this way, go for a pee pad alternative which are less likely to be shredded, and are better for your toilet training process\u2026 just saying!<\/p>\n Chewing on a chair leg, or on a sofa, or a table makes sense. A lot of the time this one\u00a0<\/p>\n Trainer tip:<\/strong>\u00a0The best thing you can to do here is replace the thing they want to chew! So if they\u2019re\u00a0really into\u00a0<\/em>your chair legs? Go for a chew root! Or if it\u2019s your sofa cushions make sure you have a stuffed toy around.<\/p>\n This one\u2019s a weird one. I\u2019m not sure why our dogs would be eating hair, hair does tend to soothe a doggy tummy (much like grass) and can help enduce vomiting, but it is a little odd, huh?<\/p>\n Trainer tip:<\/strong>\u00a0If you see your puppy acting a little unwell, it might be best to monitor or call a vet.<\/p>\n Cat food is not the best thing for dogs as cat need a different amount of taurine, which can be problematic for dogs in general, so if you can, to all my pet owners who do have more than two species under their roof? Seperate for feeding!<\/p>\n Trainer tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Seperate where foods go, and make sure your dog can\u2019t access your cat food.<\/p>\n It happens so easily, because what\u2019s hand-sized and grabbable for kids is usually edible for a dog. And if the kiddo\u2019s been eating ice cream, then playing with that toy car, then that toy car tastes\u00a0delicious.\u00a0<\/em>Other than that? It\u2019s usually just a small problem that needs remedying.<\/p>\n Trainer tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Tidy up. Honestly, this one goes back to the basics of puppy proofing! It\u2019s really not that tough, it just needs to be done consistently whilst you teach pup what is a chew and what\u2019s not.<\/p>\n This usually happens because our dog\u2019s bed mysteriously explodes\u2026. and then the predatory motor kicks in and Consume occurs.\u00a0<\/p>\n Trainer tip:<\/strong>\u00a0This one\u2019s usually because your dogs gone to the point of shredding something and then it kind of happens. Not many dogs have the consume step of the predatory motor pattern any more, but if they do? It\u2019s going to be a case of opting for things with no stuffing or giving them outlets!<\/p>\n These are some of the weird items in the survey, because the weird ones are just as fun.<\/p>\n Interestingly, there wasn\u2019t a single person who said homework \u2013 which I guess lays that old adage to rest! Sorry to all the students out there!\u00a0<\/p>\n \u200bI\u2019m not sure if this is just a sign of the times, but it\u2019s an interesting one.<\/p>\n Understanding why dogs engage in destructive behavior is the first step in addressing it. Often, dogs destroy items due to boredom, anxiety, or a lack of proper training and mental stimulation. By providing dogs with appropriate outlets for their energy and teaching them what is acceptable to chew or play with, we can minimize the risk of damage to our belongings.<\/p>\n Rebarkable offers a variety of training courses, including their popular 5-Day Loose Leash Walking Course, which focuses on positive reinforcement techniques to teach dogs to walk calmly and without pulling. The company also provides private training sessions and additional resources to help dog owners address specific behavioral issues and strengthen the bond between pets and their families.<\/p>\n Here are some tips to help prevent destructive behavior in dogs:<\/p>\n By implementing these tips and providing your dog with proper training, you can create a harmonious and happy home for both you and your furry friend.<\/p>\n The results of Rebarkable\u2019s survey highlight the importance of effective training in preventing dogs from destroying household items. By understanding the reasons behind these behaviors and providing our dogs with the guidance they need, we can create a safe and enjoyable living environment for all family members. So, invest in your dog\u2019s training and enjoy the benefits of a well-behaved, happy, and content pet.<\/p>\n Need help? Book In!<\/a><\/p>\n
Trainer tip:\u00a0<\/strong>tidy up haha, sorry this one is super simple, but keep pup away from these things and if you see them grab them? Don\u2019t panic, grab a toy instead and make the toy way more fun.<\/p>\n3. Garden Items (12.1%)<\/h3>\n
Trainer tip:\u00a0<\/strong>redirect, redirect, redirect. There\u2019s nothing better than a more fun thing to engage your puppy with.\u00a0<\/p>\n4. Unattended food (7.7%)<\/h3>\n
5. Tech Items (6.5%)<\/h3>\n
6. House Fixtures (5.7%)<\/h3>\n
7. Dog Toys (5.4%)<\/h3>\n
8. Vomit (4.3%)<\/h3>\n
9. Paper Towels & Toilet Roll (4.3%)<\/h3>\n
10. Pee Pads<\/h3>\n
11. Furniture (3.6%)<\/h3>\n
12. Hair (3.5%)<\/h3>\n
13. Cat Food (3.5%)<\/h3>\n
14. Kids Toys (2.9%)<\/h3>\n
15. Bed Stuffing (2.4%)<\/h3>\n
Other Interesting Answers<\/h3>\n
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Did Any Of The Dogs Actually Eat Homework?<\/h4>\n
The Importance of Effective Training<\/h2>\n
Tips for Preventing Destructive Behavior<\/h2>\n
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Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n
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