{"id":17487,"date":"2023-05-23T09:26:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T08:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=17487"},"modified":"2025-06-19T19:40:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:40:03","slug":"stop-dog-eating-everything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/stop-dog-eating-everything\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stop A Dog From Eating Everything He Sees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Dogs often do things that humans find disgusting, and scavenging is one of them. It&#8217;s actually quite a natural behavior for a dog, but we still need a solution. Because scavenging isn&#8217;t just gross, it can also be risky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning a Labrador that has a passion for consuming everything he finds lying on the ground, can be a real pain. Their favourite menu items will often include carrion,&nbsp; human waste, and other delectable substances. It is no fun at all having to try and wrestle a rotting seagull or a used diaper from the jaws of your pet. And some dogs seem to be able to find one every time you set foot on the beach. So until seagulls start dying conveniently out to sea, and all parents start taking their start taking their rubbish home,&nbsp; we are probably stuck with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Today I&#8217;ll share the most popular methods to stop your dog from eating everything they find, from muzzles to tried and tested training techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#vs\">Prevention vs training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#muzzle\">Pros and cons of dog muzzles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#stop\">Stopping your dog from eating trash outdoors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#prevent\">Preventing excessive eating at home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*The products linked in this article were carefully selected by me to be shared on The Labrador Site. If you decide to purchase using the links provided, you&#8217;ll be supporting our site by allowing us to earn a small commission on that sale. This is at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vs\">How&nbsp;to stop your dog eating everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have a couple of options&nbsp; for overcoming or at least managing, &nbsp;this &#8216;charming&#8217; habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical prevention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll look at training in a moment. &nbsp;First let&#8217;s examine your options for preventing your dog from eating things off the ground<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"muzzle\">Using a dog muzzle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Physically preventing scavenging usually means either keeping your dog on a short lead,&nbsp; or putting your dog in a muzzle. Both these have their drawbacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you are a passionate long distance runner, \u00a0it is going to be difficult to keep a dog well exercised on a leash. Which leaves the muzzle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><span class=\"affiliate-link-image-wrapper\"><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/bIWP\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"879\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/basket-muzzle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/basket-muzzle.jpg 879w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/basket-muzzle-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/basket-muzzle-768x874.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/basket-muzzle-696x792.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/basket-muzzle-369x420.jpg 369w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text-below\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now no-one likes to see a dog wearing a muzzle. But using a muzzle to stop a dog eating everything in sight is not an unreasonable thing to do. A lot of people are reluctant to try one. \u00a0Often because they worry what others will think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concerns about dog muzzles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people worry that a dog muzzle is uncomfortable, &nbsp;and they also worry that people will think that their dog is aggressive. However, a well fitting muzzle should be comfortable for your dog. &nbsp;And it doesn&#8217;t in all honesty matter what people think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many muzzles were originally designed to prevent dogs biting. Some people have a lot of success with using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Muzzles-Prevent-Scavenging-Adjustable-Grooming\/dp\/B081Z11H3V?crid=688H2HO6AK2&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FXTxoRX6bphpd74Iols7cdTbB82s5AcES2XnSPdf8kZTZKadAhtnKv6IjooVcbyYo08JxIxKbj4TnF2xDngbh4w2FZ3PQzU5o3hIgIexjbCYj-jgd3BGFdLd44jc5vsuOkmsVbJHEXqzVGfeyhJaMvnPM2fIHJ8pC-ime0W55Hxy1UjebSWjDGxnpxGpU1np3Z0_LP-Q4gAAf7VhniqT6vAVG4nQPG57QTRDHvI_8Im517Iccv6qII-aI3kAgCwUQrGiYkIUbJNP4sLAIvuD71iLbjES-fX1TxvL2slbr84.Dhb9EThmBI0Rujuc7SJJfrvbQJO7eHXbv9oOMU2V6PA&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=basket%2Bdog%2Bmuzzle%2Bto%2Bstop%2Beating&amp;qid=1720184643&amp;sprefix=basket%2Bdog%2Bmuzzle%2Bto%2Bstop%2Beating%2Caps%2C181&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thelabsit-20&amp;linkId=37392d31b49a5a6f4fc67a9f52e38056&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">a basket muzzle&nbsp;like the one above<\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span>*, to prevent dogs eating rubbish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s worth thinking about the alternatives. A dog I know, that treats every grim pile of trash as a &#8216;buffet&#8217;, nearly died from eating toadstools. A muzzle might have prevented her ordeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My view is that a few funny looks from strangers is a fair price to pay for your dog&#8217;s safety. \u00a0And a muzzle might just transform your walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dog muzzles don&#8217;t work for every dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people do find that a basket muzzle is not the answer for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With very sloppy items, the dog just presses his face into the mess until it forces its way through the sides. &nbsp; A basket muzzle tends to be more helpful with solid objects than with gooey messes. (Don&#8217;t you just love dogs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with solid objects like stones, some dogs will learn to get at them through a muzzle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric dog muzzles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people are tempted to try various fabric types of muzzle. &nbsp;These are designed to prevent biting and often work by preventing the dog from opening his mouth. They are useful tools for dogs that have aggression issues if they need to be treated by a veterinarian or handled by a stranger for some other reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that dogs need to open their mouths fully to pant and cool themselves. &nbsp;So if a&nbsp;muzzle prevents a dog from panting or drinking, it is not appropriate for a dog that is being exercised or left alone. And if your dog can open his mouth wide enough to pant and drink, his ability to scavenge may not be impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A muzzle is often the best short term solution. But the best long term answer to scavenging is of course training. \u00a0And we&#8217;ll look at that now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stop\">Training a Labrador to stop eating everything on the ground<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People often ask &#8220;How can I train my dog not to eat poop, or stones, or sticks&#8221;. &nbsp;The best way of training a dog not to scavenge involves teaching your dog to &#8216;come away&#8217; on command. You&#8217;ll still need to supervise your dog in order to use the command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also about building new and better habits. &nbsp;With practice, many dogs learn to look to their trainer for tasty snacks, instead of foraging on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training takes time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching a dog to recall away from&nbsp; something he regards as delicious takes time.&nbsp;&nbsp; You need to teach the dog a new concept. The concept of moving away from something he wants in order to get it. &nbsp;Or at least in order to get something of equivalent value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is natural for a dog to move towards what he wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is completely unnatural for the dog to move towards you when you are calling him if the thing he wants is in the opposite direction. So you need to teach this concept in stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teaching a dog to come away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The training process begins indoors at home. You can teach your dog to come away from some tempting food that he knows is on a raised surface for example,&nbsp; by taking the dog to the food and giving him a piece after he has obeyed the recall signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you can call him away from &#8216;high value&#8217;&nbsp; food like warm roast beef or chicken. This kind of training takes time and patience,&nbsp; but it a really helpful skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop a dog from eating everything&nbsp;outdoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you can call your dog away from a plate of lovely roast chicken,&nbsp; take your skill outdoors. You will need to set up &#8216;fake&#8217; training scenarios in which you &#8216;plant&#8217; tasty items in an outdoor location and practice your new concept with the dog on a training line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can put a stick or some other marker next to your &#8216;plant&#8217; so that you can judge when the dog is close enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as he smells the food and tries to approach, you will need to recall him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the long line to <em>prevent him getting<\/em> the food, but don&#8217;t &#8216;reel&#8217; him in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want him to learn to make <em>that<\/em> decision for himself,&nbsp; or he won&#8217;t be able to do it when he is off lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue to use the training line until he is recalling really well, away from tasty items that you have left out for training purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prevent\">How to stop a dog raiding the trash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The dog that raids the trash can at home, or that picks up household items off the floor is a slightly different issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because these are your things rather than just random things found outdoors, many people regard this as stealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping your dog amused on walks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, a big part of scavenging is often boredom or lack of mental stimulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Labradors are intelligent dogs that enjoy being given tasks to complete. &nbsp;A dog that is busy retrieving a ball, or learning to jump, or to walk to heel, is far less likely to become fascinated with finding the next rock to swallow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engage with your dog on your walks and keep him amused. This will reduce a kinds of problem behaviors and help you build a better bond with your four legged friend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"878\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17490 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/stop-eating-everything-746x1024.jpg\" alt=\"We look at dog muzzles and training options in How to stop a dog from eating everything\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/stop-eating-everything-746x1024.jpg 746w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/stop-eating-everything-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/stop-eating-everything-768x1054.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/stop-eating-everything-696x955.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/stop-eating-everything-306x420.jpg 306w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/stop-eating-everything.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes people really struggle with this issue. Don&#8217;t be afraid to seek advice. Scavenging is a problem that many people need a little more help to overcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So don&#8217;t hesitate to contact a qualified pet behaviorist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already making progress they will encourage and support you. &nbsp;And if you need to look at alternative ways to overcome the problem, they will be able to advise you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dogs often do things that humans find disgusting, and scavenging is one of them. It&#8217;s actually quite a natural behavior for a dog, but we still need a solution. Because scavenging isn&#8217;t just gross, it can also be risky. 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