| Unfortunately, dogs do have an attraction to garbage. | | | | garbage is. |
| All dogs like the way garbage smells and assume they | | | | ** Empty the trash. Should you not have a trash can |
| will be able to find a few tasty leftovers they would be | | | | that has a foot operated lid, it will be in your best |
| able to eat. Many times your dog would want to | | | | interest to get one. You have to be sure the garbage |
| rummage through your trash just to relieve boredom. | | | | container will stay closed. |
| Here are a number of ways to stop your pet from | | | | ** If you have garbage or trash ready to be disposed |
| continuing this annoying habit. | | | | of, try doing it as quickly as possible. By allowing trash |
| ** When and if you catch your dog exploring your | | | | to stay around you will attract your pet to search |
| garbage, you should walk up to them. Call out to them | | | | through it. |
| and tell them "bad dog" and then tell them "get out" | | | | ** Do not be too forceful while trying to train your dog |
| while motioning them away from the trash. | | | | to quit going through the trash. You should exhibit as |
| ** You should now discipline your dog. Place them in a | | | | much patience as possible with him or her. |
| room and give them some alone time. Make sure you | | | | ** A firm but gentle command will always create a |
| repeat why you have placed them alone in the room. | | | | better response with your dog rather than one which |
| ** Now you must continue to reinforce and repeat | | | | is too forceful. |
| your edict on the dog not rooting through the garbage. | | | | ** The bottom line is to be consistent with your efforts |
| Hopefully, through repetition and consistency, your dog | | | | to keep your dog out of and away from trash and |
| will gradually learn that he or she must stop this | | | | garbage. So long as you have shown regular efforts in |
| behavior. | | | | this regard, you will be rewarded when your dog |
| ** Another aspect is making sure you do your best to | | | | eventually gets the correct message. |
| block all opportunities for the dog to get into where the | | | | |