Posts

Showing posts with the label behaviour eating grass

Stop puppy eating grass

Image
Teaching Rosie my Jack Russell puppy not to eat grass when she goes outdoors.  Is this possible you may ask. Well I am hoping so, I shall try my best for if a blade of grass belongs lodged in her throat she would need an operation to remove it, an expensive playtime.  So it is best to get your puppy use to the words leave it. I am doing this with many items inside my home which I find dangerous to her. Although all put out of harms way, it is still best she knows her boundaries.  Today I began with filling a small amount of grass into a poo bag. I bring the grass indoors and sprinkle it on my floor. Keeping a very close eye on her. You need quick reactions with a Puppy especially a Jack Russell.  I lay some grass down in front of her, when she make a move towards it with her mouth.  I say leave it putting my hand flat out close to her nose. This stops her in her track. Once she backs away I give her a tasty treat. This has to be done every day until you go outsi...