It is dogs's nature to rummage and bite, and most dogs have the habit of rummaging through trash cans if they are not properly trained. Especially now in summer, food spoils much faster than we think. If your dog frequently rummages through the food in the trash can, it is likely to suffer from food poisoning. But for office workers, dogs are often at home on their stomachs, so we must take certain measures to prevent dogs from turning over the trash can.

If you find it on the spot, you must criticize it in time

1. The reason why the dog eats the trash can

1. Out of boredom

Dogs at home alone will rummage through the trash can, not because they like litter, but at home Too bored and want to do things that I can't usually do under the supervision of the master. Dogs like smelly things, such as leftover bones in the trash can or other smelly things that attract dogs to rummage. Dog owners should be reminded not to throw leftover bones, bread bags, and anything that smells into the trash if they don't like your dog turning over the litter box; Keep the trash can out of the dog's reach, otherwise if the dog eats something that shouldn't be eaten, it will get sick and have diarrhea.

2. Legacy habits

In order to survive, dogs in the past had to look around for food, so anything that would help them solve their hunger problem , they will not miss, for this innate habit, we can only improve through ordinary education.

The allure of the stuff in the trash is quite great for dogs, even more than the special dog toys you buy for him. No matter what is thrown away, it has a strong smell. For them, the trash can is more like a cornucopia with countless treasures. To improve this problem, the owner usually needs to train more at home. If you find a dog turning over the trash can, you should immediately blame and give some punishment.

2. How to deal with it

1. Stare at the dog when you find it turning over the trash can, and yell at it when you see the dog approaching the trash can. It voluntarily leaves.

2. Strengthen the dog's memory: If the dog refuses to leave, hit it hard a few times while biting the litter (use newspaper rolls, love sticks, etc., which are dangerous and dangerous) At the same time, yell loudly to make it realise that it is not right to do so.

3. Make a little bad: If you are reluctant to beat your dog, or it is useless to discipline your dog for a long time, you can only make a little bad, for example, spray some air freshener on the edge of the garbage can , perfume, or apply some balsamic essence, cooling oil and other things that are very irritating to dogs, make it feel that the smell of the garbage can becomes unpleasant, and it becomes a must not spray toxic pesticides or disinfection

4. If it doesn't work, then there is no way. The best way to prevent it is to put the trash can out of the dog's reach. For smart dogs, you can also choose a litter box with a lid to replace the open litter box. Plus, a parent whose puppy is always curious and energetic can give him a new toy to play with when he's not home, or a dog chew to distract his dog.

If the owner is not at home, then the easiest way is to put the trash can out of the dog's reach and spray the pungent smelling gas, which can also play a lesser role in a short time. Good results.