Bad Habits??

[Taz18]

Hey how is everyone doing?..my male pit he is 4.1months old..So my my question is that when I put him in the backyard for him to use the bathroom he starts eating things like grass,mud,sticks,twigs all sorts of things he can find on the grass??And this aggravates me so much I get so mad so when I take him in the backyard I have to go with him on a leash and i dont like that, and I correct him everytime he eats something,but it kinda seem's, hes doesnt pay attention to me because as soon as I turn my back there he goes again eating things again..So is there anything i can do to stop this??This gets me really angry,I say no and then 5sec. later he's eating garbage again??Any Suggestion??Thanks

[DryCreek]

Hey how is everyone doing?..my male pit he is 4.1months old..So my my question is that when I put him in the backyard for him to use the bathroom he starts eating things like grass,mud,sticks,twigs all sorts of things he can find on the grass??And this aggravates me so much I get so mad so when I take him in the backyard I have to go with him on a leash and i dont like that, and I correct him everytime he eats something,but it kinda seem's, hes doesnt pay attention to me because as soon as I turn my back there he goes again eating things again..So is there anything i can do to stop this??This gets me really angry,I say no and then 5sec. later he's eating garbage again??Any Suggestion??ThanksDon't get angry, it's only a pup, it takes time to teach them.

The stuff he is chewing on is only garbage in your eyes, but its all natural fibre in the eyes of animals. Sometimes, animals will eat stuff like this because their diet is lacking in some way. Or some just like it LOL

That is, unless, he really is chewing garbage like wrappers and such. Then, removing the garbage from your yard is the best way to stop this.

Are you sure he's eating it? Or is he just chewing it and spitting it out? A pup of his age is teething so he might be trying to relieve his gums.

[Taz18]

well i really never let him chew on it a long time because when i see him put grass,mud,sticks,twigs in his mouth ill run to him and take it out of his mouth..other then that are yard is clean no wrapper no nothing..Thanks

[thedude04]

dog get a feel for thing not only by seeing and smelling but also threw there mouth so it is pretty noramel my boy is 7 mouths and he still does it some times but not as often onley when he sees or sniffs new things he well but it in his mouths chew on it for a min then gets board or sees some thing eles just work on the leave command he will more then likey gorw out of it but i do see where u are comeing from i used to get upset to at becase he did the same thing but puppys well be puppys good luck

[Taz18]

thank you very much ya i also guess he sniffs and and eats the grass alot because during the night time there is bunny's that hang around in my yard i dont know why but they do and i guess he can smell them or something maybe that can be it i dont know...Thanks

[roachwhisperer]

He is Only Teething. Poor Dog Needs Something Solid To Scrape His Gums Against. He May Be Lacking Something As Far As Nutrition. Maybe Your Dog Is Simply Insane. ??? Either Way Dont Blame The Poor Dog. He Is Doing What Needs To Be Done. Rw.

[Taz18]

well he does have alot of bones,pig ears,toys he does have alot,And yes he is losing his puppy teeth so that might be the thing also ..so ya thanks

[whiteyransom]

ALOT of times,,as it was said,,they eat things for nutrients that they are lacking in theur diet. Especially with grass and dirt. i've got one that's 1 1/2 year old, and still eats grass occasionally. don't be freakin out. let him eat the stuff. watch the twigs and sticks as he gets older. that's the only one that could affect him in any way. alot of times i can throw a stick and will only get a small part of it back. and that can cause a blockage if they got carried away.

[ChAnimal]

Hey how is everyone doing?..my male pit he is 4.1months old..So my my question is that when I put him in the backyard for him to use the bathroom he starts eating things like grass,mud,sticks,twigs all sorts of things he can find on the grass??And this aggravates me so much I get so mad so when I take him in the backyard I have to go with him on a leash and i dont like that, and I correct him everytime he eats something,but it kinda seem's, hes doesnt pay attention to me because as soon as I turn my back there he goes again eating things again..So is there anything i can do to stop this??This gets me really angry,I say no and then 5sec. later he's eating garbage again??Any Suggestion??Thanks
Dogs will eat grass to help settle thier stomach, its not completly digestable.

[Taz18]

So basically its kinda ok to let my dog eat grass/mud..because man i hope he stops its gets me so mad when he does it and i say no so to him and i know he knows i dont want him to do it anymore, its like a game for him..pretty frustrating..

[Iverson's Pits]

The grass here really screws up my dogs' stomachs. I wouldn't condone grazing, especially if their play area, or where they graze is the same place that they pee and poop in. That's a health problem waiting to happen in my eyes. Then again, I moved into an area already infested with Coccidia...so maybe I'm paranoid now.

[missybee16]

My pup chews on alot of things. I just pick up whatever it is & I throw it in the trash. No big thing, thier pups.

[findrodhere]

I've taken a gym rag (just a small hand towel), soaked it in chicken broth, and toss it in the freezer. It's very easy for pups to chew on and they'll go for it before goin for your wallet. hope this helps.

[ghost 1]

sometimes they eat grass when their stomach is upset,,

[Taz18]

So in other words he or i can stop this by having him more toys???because this gets me upset when he does that and i think he does it more and more to get me mad and for me to chase him trying to take the mud.grass,sticks,twigs out his mouth..lol..its pretty funny but its agravating..

[findrodhere]

So in other words he or i can stop this by having him more toys???because this gets me upset when he does that and i think he does it more and more to get me mad and for me to chase him trying to take the mud.grass,sticks,twigs out his mouth..lol..its pretty funny but its agravating..
It's a pup, man.

[Taz18]

Here is another thing if anyone can help me out with this when he goes down the deck to the yard and i see him from the deck use the bathroom and when he's done i call him back and its really really rare when he actually listens and comes back i tried calling him with treats and he see's them and comes up thinking he will get used to me giving him treats so that way i just call him and he comes up thinking im going to give him a treat, wrong he wont pay attention to that no more..lol..he will hear me call him and look at me and just stare at me..so whats a good way to call his name and for him to actually listen to me and come to me when called??Any suggestions would be great??thanks

[findrodhere]

Here is another thing if anyone can help me out with this when he goes down the deck to the yard and i see him from the deck use the bathroom and when he's done i call him back and its really really rare when he actually listens and comes back i tried calling him with treats and he see's them and comes up thinking he will get used to me giving him treats so that way i just call him and he comes up thinking im going to give him a treat, wrong he wont pay attention to that no more..lol..he will hear me call him and look at me and just stare at me..so whats a good way to call his name and for him to actually listen to me and come to me when called??Any suggestions would be great??thanks
You need to enroll in a puppy class. These questions will all be answered in a quick 1 hour a week, 8 week course. Check your local animal rescue centers for info or training centers in your area, i'd say petsmart as a last resort.

[underdogg55]

just keep on working with the pup he's only 4 months old so he's still real young. if you stay consistant with it he can be a well trained dog buy 8 months old.