i don't know how to get him to stop eating things on the ground - YorkieTalk.com Forums

fadeddenim · 07-08-2009, 03:32 PM

when i take my puppies out for walks, they're constantly eating things on the ground. it worries me because i live in the city and there are things such as broken glass, screws, bird droppings, cigarrette butts...you name it.

i've tried the "leave it" command, which works, but i have to keep doing it every second. i look and sound silly when i'm walking my boys because i'm always saying "leave it."

do they ever outgrow this phase? i look at the other dog owners in my neighborhood and none seem to have this problem.

please help!

JoeyP · 07-09-2009, 11:43 AM

Make sure you have them in harnesses
and everytime they go somewhere you don't want

a slight tug on the leash
and say UH!

You need to be very watchful
and you'll see they will get the idea
also you will need to work with the drop it technique for when they pick up something you don't want them to have

KJLive · 07-09-2009, 11:52 AM

There is not a bird dropping or a dead and dried up worm within a 2 mile radius of my home that my Sophie has not already eaten. I keep waiting for her to get sick. But somehow she doesn't. I use a harness and we walk for 45 min. every morning. I give a gentle tug and a pull and sometimes get her away in time, but then there are those times that she snags it before I even realize she's seen something. If you figure out a solution, let me know. Sorry I don't have one for you. I just thought I'd let you know I'm with ya.

Sunny95 · 07-11-2009, 08:32 AM

I have a "hoover" too! She tries to eat everything. Ginger is not good with "leave it" either. If she is not on her leash, she runs with it. We are still working on that training.

Mier · 07-11-2009, 08:33 AM

Lol Charlie eats everything on the ground to... I've come to realize its inevitable.

Darlene68 · 07-11-2009, 08:49 AM

I'm trying to get Bailey to stop doing that too, I constantly worry he is going to swallow something that will make him sick.

dogluvr · 07-11-2009, 08:49 AM

I have the same problem with Madigan. Since his $800. two day hospital visit to remove three plant pods that were stuck, I am now more of a fanatic and still can't keep him from getting "stuff"! We have a lovely yard for them to play in but I can't just let him roam anymore. He has to be escorted. I was hoping he would outgrow it. But he is already a year and I see no change.

pookiebear · 07-11-2009, 06:48 PM

This looks like as good of a place as any to just say this. I think that it is absolutely discusting, totally irresponsible and nasty for smokers to throw cigarrette butts on the ground. I know YT'ers don't do this, wouldn't dream of doing it. To me it's worse than dog poo. (I guess I could be a little prejudiced on that issue...but) It just repulses me to see a nasty cigarrette butt. I'm so worried my babies are going to try to pick one up. I've very leary of walking them in places where there is trash on the ground. UUUGGGGGHHHHH. Thanks for letting me vent.

ChantalB · 07-11-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyP

Make sure you have them in harnesses
and everytime they go somewhere you don't want

a slight tug on the leash
and say UH!

You need to be very watchful
and you'll see they will get the idea
also you will need to work with the drop it technique for when they pick up something you don't want them to have

Darlene68 · 07-11-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pookiebear

This looks like as good of a place as any to just say this. I think that it is absolutely discusting, totally irresponsible and nasty for smokers to throw cigarrette butts on the ground. I know YT'ers don't do this, wouldn't dream of doing it. To me it's worse than dog poo. (I guess I could be a little prejudiced on that issue...but) It just repulses me to see a nasty cigarrette butt. I'm so worried my babies are going to try to pick one up. I've very leary of walking them in places where there is trash on the ground. UUUGGGGGHHHHH. Thanks for letting me vent.

Chrisann · 07-12-2009, 06:29 AM

Hi..well I should have named my Dustie....Dusty Bin..He is the same...Flies are his favourite food I reckon...yukkk...not many get away around our House dead or alive...He just puts anything in his mouth if it will fit in...I keep telling him "No" and taking things off him...but he often beats me to it...Not been sick yet though...He also pulls on his lead too..although if he decides n ot to walk..as they often do..then he sits down and nothing on this earth will move him...Oh they do drive us to drink don't they folks..

But we love em..

Chris ann x

fadeddenim · 07-12-2009, 02:13 PM

im glad im not the only one having this problem. it is just so frightening thinking what might happen if they eat something awful from the ground. thanks folks for sharing your experience with me.

KJLive · 07-13-2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fadeddenim

im glad im not the only one having this problem. it is just so frightening thinking what might happen if they eat something awful from the ground. thanks folks for sharing your experience with me.

Unfortunately it doesn't appear that we've been much help. But at least you know you're not alone.

Tinal · 07-13-2009, 07:30 AM

Oh my gosh I have this problem as well. Pebbles eats everything off the ground I am forever telling her to "leave it", but I think, she thinks I say "eat it" lol. Right now I have a rabbit living some where in our yard so Pebbles thinks the rabbit poop is food Yuck!!
Sorry no advise for you just share your frustration.

fadeddenim · 07-13-2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJLive

Unfortunately it doesn't appear that we've been much help. But at least you know you're not alone.

no worries! it's just comforting to know that others share this frustration with me. :-)

07-08-2009, 03:32 PM	#1
fadeddenim YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 409	i don't know how to get him to stop eating things on the ground when i take my puppies out for walks, they're constantly eating things on the ground. it worries me because i live in the city and there are things such as broken glass, screws, bird droppings, cigarrette butts...you name it. i've tried the "leave it" command, which works, but i have to keep doing it every second. i look and sound silly when i'm walking my boys because i'm always saying "leave it." do they ever outgrow this phase? i look at the other dog owners in my neighborhood and none seem to have this problem. please help! __________________ Fur The Ruff Of Dog KENJI and KINGSTON

07-09-2009, 11:43 AM	#2
JoeyP YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL,USA Posts: 1,005	Make sure you have them in harnesses and everytime they go somewhere you don't want a slight tug on the leash and say UH! You need to be very watchful and you'll see they will get the idea also you will need to work with the drop it technique for when they pick up something you don't want them to have __________________ Mike and Zach's Dadd

07-09-2009, 11:52 AM	#3
KJLive Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lebanon, PA, USA Posts: 1,162	There is not a bird dropping or a dead and dried up worm within a 2 mile radius of my home that my Sophie has not already eaten. I keep waiting for her to get sick. But somehow she doesn't. I use a harness and we walk for 45 min. every morning. I give a gentle tug and a pull and sometimes get her away in time, but then there are those times that she snags it before I even realize she's seen something. If you figure out a solution, let me know. Sorry I don't have one for you. I just thought I'd let you know I'm with ya. __________________ Sherry, Sophie, Ivan, Alfie, Addie, and Winston Click Here for Information on Biewer Rescue

07-11-2009, 08:32 AM	#4
Sunny95 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 2,120	I have a "hoover" too! She tries to eat everything. Ginger is not good with "leave it" either. If she is not on her leash, she runs with it. We are still working on that training. __________________ *~ Melinda* ~ Mom to Lindsey , Ginger & Pepper RIP Sunny*:February 5,1995 to June 3,2008*

07-11-2009, 08:49 AM	#6
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	I'm trying to get Bailey to stop doing that too, I constantly worry he is going to swallow something that will make him sick. __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

07-11-2009, 08:33 AM	#5
Mier Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 127	Lol Charlie eats everything on the ground to... I've come to realize its inevitable.

07-11-2009, 08:49 AM	#7
dogluvr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 119 Blog Entries: 1	I have the same problem with Madigan. Since his $800. two day hospital visit to remove three plant pods that were stuck, I am now more of a fanatic and still can't keep him from getting "stuff"! We have a lovely yard for them to play in but I can't just let him roam anymore. He has to be escorted. I was hoping he would outgrow it. But he is already a year and I see no change. __________________ Marm to Furbabies Griffin and Madigan

07-11-2009, 06:48 PM	#8
pookiebear Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brunswick, Georgia. On the beach! Posts: 1,016	This looks like as good of a place as any to just say this. I think that it is absolutely discusting, totally irresponsible and nasty for smokers to throw cigarrette butts on the ground. I know YT'ers don't do this, wouldn't dream of doing it. To me it's worse than dog poo. (I guess I could be a little prejudiced on that issue...but) It just repulses me to see a nasty cigarrette butt. I'm so worried my babies are going to try to pick one up. I've very leary of walking them in places where there is trash on the ground. UUUGGGGGHHHHH. Thanks for letting me vent. __________________ Bernie, Baxter, Bella and Blazer Last edited by pookiebear; 07-11-2009 at 06:50 PM.

07-12-2009, 06:29 AM	#11
Chrisann Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Midlands Posts: 162	Hi..well I should have named my Dustie....Dusty Bin..He is the same...Flies are his favourite food I reckon...yukkk...not many get away around our House dead or alive...He just puts anything in his mouth if it will fit in...I keep telling him "No" and taking things off him...but he often beats me to it...Not been sick yet though...He also pulls on his lead too..although if he decides n ot to walk..as they often do..then he sits down and nothing on this earth will move him...Oh they do drive us to drink don't they folks.. But we love em.. Chris ann x __________________ Chrisann

07-12-2009, 02:13 PM	#12
fadeddenim YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 409	im glad im not the only one having this problem. it is just so frightening thinking what might happen if they eat something awful from the ground. thanks folks for sharing your experience with me. __________________ Fur The Ruff Of Dog KENJI and KINGSTON

07-13-2009, 07:30 AM	#14
Tinal YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ottawa,ON,Canada Posts: 280 Blog Entries: 1	Oh my gosh I have this problem as well. Pebbles eats everything off the ground I am forever telling her to "leave it", but I think, she thinks I say "eat it" lol. Right now I have a rabbit living some where in our yard so Pebbles thinks the rabbit poop is food Yuck!! Sorry no advise for you just share your frustration. __________________ Mommy to Pebbles,&Calvin my Lhasa