Rock eating by dogs can be the result of a medical, behavioral or psychological problem, writes Kaitlyn Arford. While boredom is frequently the reason, she reviews eating disorders and possible medical reasons for this habit that is also hard on teeth.
Teaching dogs and puppies two important basic commands, “leave it” and “drop it,” is the foundation of successfully destroying this habit.
Source: AKC Family Dog, September 16, 2020. Link.
Also see: Why does my dog eat toilet paper? AKC Family Dog, August 21, 2020. Link.
INSIGHTS: The illogical stuff dogs chew on and eat make good social media and newsletter content. Guiding families to use the same commands consistently will help the pets, too.