As the saying goes, "Dogs can't stop eating shit." Although humans love to use this statement to belittle others, for dogs, it is a true portrayal of them. Dogs regard this behavior of eating their own or other animals' feces as a normal thing, and the feces of herbivorous animals can also provide dogs with a variety of nutrients. But what follows is that many parasites are also eaten into the dog’s stomach. And can transmit some harmful viruses to humans. Although there are many theories to explain dogs' coprophagous behavior, it is still difficult for humans to accept.

Solution: First, ask your veterinarian whether your dog’s daily food intake is adequate. Also ask your veterinarian for food additives to make your dog's feces smell worse. Every time the dog defecates, it should be cleaned immediately and the litter box should be placed out of reach of the dog to avoid tempting it. If your dog eats feces on walks, you must use words to correct it. Such as: "No!" or "Leave!"

Bad Habit 2: Digging through the trash

Humans don't like this behavior of dogs very much. It will make a mess of your hard work. Chemicals, bacteria-filled food and sharp objects in the garbage are more likely to cause harm to people and dogs. But dogs don’t think so. They usually enjoy it because they like to explore and enjoy new tastes and smells.

Solution: Cover the trash can and move it out of reach of dogs. If you catch your dog digging through the trash, be sure to say "No!" and then reward your dog for obedience, but not with food. When taking your dog out for a walk, if you pass by a place with a lot of garbage, make full use of the dog leash to stop its attempts.

Bad Habit 3: Begging for food

Dogs are naturally interested in human food because they often see their human friends eating greedily, and the food smells and tastes really good. But the cute sight of a puppy begging for food can turn into a tiresome behavior as its size and appetite continue to increase, and no one wants his meals to be interrupted all the time.

Solution: If your dog is begging for food, take him away from the table and ask him to get down or sit down. At this time, you must not be merciful and reward it with food just because it looks pitiful. If you occasionally take out a small piece of food from the plate and feed it to your dog, it goes against your original intention of stopping its begging behavior, and will make the dog even more unscrupulous.

Bad Habit 4: Drinking water from the toilet

The dog’s curious nature makes it courageous to explore the secrets of the toilet, and the water in the toilet cannot escape its eyes. What's more, dogs need to drink a lot of water every day to meet their body needs. If the owner doesn't take good care of them, it will easily lead them to find other ways.

Solution: If the owner doesn't mind letting the dog drink the water from the toilet, make sure the water tank is clean and hygienic and does not contain toxic chemicals, such as toilet fragrance. If you don’t want your dog to drink the water in the toilet, remember to close the toilet seat, because many dogs can’t stand it.The temptation of the toilet. Also be aware of dangerous items near the toilet, such as toilet cleaners.