He scateches the ant piles then he eats them. I can't stop him from doing it. Even if they sting him he won't. I don't know what to do.
2006-11-09 11:21:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Why stop him? Its a form of protein. Check his diet, maybe he's not getting enuf hence why he is eating them. If u improve his diet u will prolly find he will stop eating them.
2006-11-09 11:30:24 · answer #1 · answered by english_rose10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would really suggest -not- killing the ants with any sort of poison as you run the risk of making your dog sick if he eats any of the, eh, languishing survivors. And while I'd second all those folks who've suggested just not worrying about it, if it truly -is- something you want to stop, you might be able to spray the ant hill with that bitter apple spray available at any pet store (erm, not sure how long it would last on living insects) ... you could also keep a close eye on your pooch and make a "correcting" noise any time he goes near the ant hill - with my dog a stern "aaht!" works, but I've known folks to use something like an empty soda can with a few coins in it (shake it to startle the dog) or one of those "clickers" you can get at a pet store ... if you're consistent in correcting your dog every time he goes near the ant hill - and better yet, if you couple that with copious praise, attention, perhaps even a treat every time he walks past the ant hill -without- stopping for a snack - he should eventually get the idea. Good luck with your goofy anteater wannabe ;)
2006-11-09 12:13:38 · answer #2 · answered by Stacyj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat the ants before he gets a chance to.
2006-11-09 11:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by Dean G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of the ant piles before your dog does if you're really that concerned.
2006-11-09 11:28:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's really nothing you can do about it unless you kill the ants. Dogs are just attracted to that kind of stuff. They are usually just trying to protect you, by killing all intruters.
2006-11-09 12:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe u should hit him every time he eats them thats how they train dogs from doing things he might fear ants or u after that
2006-11-09 11:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't worry about it. it's just a little extra protien. in some countries ants are a food source. won't hurt him.
2006-11-09 11:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by dread pirate lavenderbeard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kill the ants with sprae
2006-11-09 11:24:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
feed him tastier food then he wouldnt be so hungry to settle for ants
2006-11-09 11:30:47 · answer #9 · answered by Worldemperor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey it's more protein. Leave him be at least his not eating grass or other things.
2006-11-09 11:50:43 · answer #10 · answered by *~*~tubane~*~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋