The other day we got home and there was blood all over my dogs bed. I was so worried he was bleeding but couldn't find the cause. Today i noticed he loves to bury treats (eg bones, pig hocks, etc) and rather than using his paws to cover the treat with dirt he uses his nose. Once he's covered the treat with dirt he continues using his nose to smooth the dirt over.
I've never seen a dog use his nose to do this. He now has cuts on his nose and i'm worried if he continues doing this he will really hurt himself. How can i teach him to not use his nose??
2006-08-30 21:14:57 · 7 answers · asked by minab2b 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2006-08-30 21:24:15 · answer #1 · answered by yappalot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach him how to use a shovel?
That's how dogs do it...they don't have opposable thumbs.
What's he cutting his nose on...rocks? Sticks? Can you remove them from the area he uses? Can you CREATE a stick/rock-free area for him to use? It is his NATURE to do what he's doing...and he ENJOYS it.
Let him be a dog. It's no big deal to get a wet rag to wipe his nose. I'm sure he's happy as anything going through the whole deal of digging, burrying, and jealously guarding. Grant him that doggy-happiness. See if you can PROVIDE a safer environment for him to do it in...a sand or hay pile...then teach him to use THAT.
2006-08-30 21:39:51 · answer #2 · answered by tat2me1960 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, never seen a dog that did'nt use his nose to bury something, it's what they do
2006-08-30 21:18:42 · answer #3 · answered by mxzptlk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahaha beat him and yell at him untill he stops that iz what i do to stop my dogs or hit me up at kidaceboy@yahoo.com for my offical dog training free preview
2006-08-30 21:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by kidaceboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont give your dog treats or buy him a shovel....
2006-08-30 23:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog is outside unsupervised that's what he will do.
2006-08-30 22:55:39 · answer #6 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry but I don't think there is any thing you can do about your dog.
2006-08-30 21:22:58 · answer #7 · answered by MJane21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋