Thieving dogs

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Does anyone know of a way to stop my dog grabbing things and trying to swallow them (toilet rolls, hair clips and just about anything he can find ). He has become a terrible attention seeker. I try to keep everything out of his way but the other day he came bursting in from the garden with a huge rusty nail sticking out of his mouth. After a massive struggle, I managed to extract it from his gob but ended up with a huge fang through the top of my thumb as he tried to keep hold of the nail. One anti tetanus jab later (and a cartoon sized bandage) and I'm pulling my hair out! Any suggestions? :gooddog:
 
Yes, I think that would make a difference when he's outside but inside, no matter how many times I tell the ( grown up ) kids to watch where they leave things, he always manages to root something out. He has a penchant for socks. I don't want him to seriously injure himself. He's such a div.
 
gpick24 said:
is it something like this -
How to Stop a Dog From Stealing Items & Running | Dog Care - The Daily Puppy
A muzzle would be a quick fix, but not good long term.
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Thanks for that, but I have to be careful what toys I get him as he eats those as well. I get him those huge ropes from the pet shop and they last about three days tops. He gets bored with his bones too, after a while. His jaws are so powerful I haven't found anything that he can't demolish so far. Does anyone have any ideas for indestructible dog toys?
 
I get this kind from stall on outdoor market. They are solid, so don`t pop like a tennis ball & they float. But if left alone with it, he will pull it to bits. They cost £1.70 each.
 

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gpick24 said:
I get this kind from stall on outdoor market. They are solid, so don`t pop like a tennis ball & they float. But if left alone with it, he will pull it to bits. They cost £1.70 each.
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I wouldn't mind if he ripped toys to bits but he swallows the bits as well. I'm worried he will get a blockage. He definitely needs more mental stimulation. I've found stuffing bits of food in to the middle of his bone keeps him occupied for about five minutes, a bit like a Kong. But it doesn't last long enough.
 
Does he get plenty of exercise? Duke plays up if he misses a walk or two, made a right mess of his kennel, chewed it to bits. All down to boredom.
Another link I`m afraid, explains why dogs chew things.
How can I stop destructive dog chewing
Not exactly relevant to your problem, but may be worth a read.
 
I think you are allowing your dog to dominate you.

It needs you to take control which won't be allowed without some tough love.

Find yourself (rather than the dog) a place that will give you both instruction.
 
cashman said:
Did yeh get him from the Burnley Area? Sure sounds like hes got Dingle in him.:D
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Actually Mr.C, that's really funny as we got him from Aspen Valley kennels as a stray that wanted rehoming. They told us he'd been picked up wandering round the streets of Burnley! Ha,ha. We've had him two and a half years now and he's really lovely apart from this quirk. As for exercise, Mr. G, I think we'll step up his walks to see if that makes a difference but, to be honest, when he's been out for hours he's still full of it when he gets home.:gooddog:
 
My brother had a springer spaniel many years ago, she had a fantastic temperament and was well loved by everyone. He was also in to hunting and had Brian Plummet bred Terriers.
 
I'd think it's as GP24 mentioned, lack of stimulation & occupation, he needs something to hold his attention & keep him busy, a dog group, training course/agility or some such to distract him. How old is he?
 
westendlass said:
My brother had a springer spaniel many years ago, she had a fantastic temperament and was well loved by everyone. He was also in to hunting and had Brian Plummet bred Terriers.
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Hunting doesn`t interest me, but spaniels are an excellent dog for it if it did. I try to simulate what they do in a hunt with their ball, hide it when they aren`t looking or throw into the long grass and let them sniff it out.
As DinG said, mental stimulation as well as physical, plus plenty of praise when he does well.
 
cashman said:
Did yeh get him from the Burnley Area? Sure sounds like hes got Dingle in him.:D
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I`ve only just got that (I think), not a Burnley or B`burn fan, but is it a reference to duke destroying his kennel & Burnley fans wrecking their town?
 
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