Comments on: Paws Off My Stuff! (Or How To Stop Your Dog Stealing!)

By: Sammie@LabSiteHQ

Sammie@LabSiteHQ — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:28:38 +0000

In reply to Jannet. Sorry to hear this. You might find this article helpful - and also this one on teaching your dog to fetch (to save your tennis balls!) :)

By: Jannet

Jannet — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:52:26 +0000

My one year old dog likes to eat everything. In the bench he is eating his own matress and a houseline is not lasting for long. He knows how to bite through it. All his own toys are ripped off. As a puppy i used to play with him with a tennisball. He was very good at it bringing it back, but now he just prefers to eat it.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:44:08 +0000

My Girl Lilo, has always loved stealing socks from our laundry bin. I tried locking it down but she was too smart and could figure out how to get in. I finally just bought a new hamper so she couldn’t get in. Although we did treats for swapping she loved the treats she kept trying to steal shoes or napkins just to get treats. Now we just have her find one of us and she will bring us her item just for love. She is one smart puppy that has kept me on my toes

By: Sammie@LabSiteHQ

Sammie@LabSiteHQ — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:27:40 +0000

In reply to Gary Behun. Hi Gary. The best solution is usually to keep the counters completely clean and clear, until your pup learns that there's nothing worth jumping up there for!

By: Gary Behun

Gary Behun — Sat, 10 May 2025 16:18:51 +0000

How do I stop my Daisy from jumping up on the countertop I guess trying to steal something?

By: Sammie@LabSiteHQ

Sammie@LabSiteHQ — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:48:31 +0000

In reply to Risë Webb.

She sounds like she has a lot of energy! I hope the tips here are helpful 🙂
Sammie.

By: Risë Webb

Risë Webb — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:39:28 +0000

My 8 month old poodle retriever mix is the worst thief. Over my 72 years ,I have had many dogs of varying and mixed breeds . None of the lot were ever like this little stinker ! I do my best to play with her ,give her puzzles , and walk her . She has her various toys . But no ,she wants what I have . And it is absolutely anything. At first I took it as cute . I learned quickly that was a mistake ! But since I had never experienced this kind of behavior ,I have done all the wrong tactics. Now I have changed my tactics and gone with the treat maneuver. She is interested in this but she obviously loved the chase ,so she tried to avoid “getting caught “ and giving up her stolen prize. So now I also close off rooms that she can run too . I hope this works because although I’m fairly fit for my age ,it is crazy making!