Beautiful Dogs (Definite Introduction)
I often see forum owners posting scenes of their dogs rebellious at home, usually tearing up paper as the main target of harm. Some parents think this should be the dog rebellious out of boredom. Or the genius's reaction to the curiosity of objects leads to the behavior of biting and eating paper. So is it that simple? The editor below will give you a detailed introduction to several reasons why dogs love to eat paper.
1. Natural behaviors during the development of puppies
During the development of puppies, the behavioral habits of different dogs are not universal. Some dogs are naughty (but such puppies are generally more alert), like to play very much, and are also relatively strong. Such puppies will occasionally eat paper as part of their normal play. Some more serious puppies not only chew on paper, but also chew on everything they see: whether it is slippers, newspapers, magazines, tables, chairs, in short, they chew everything they see.
In essence, this is just a manifestation of Gou Jia's strong curiosity. Its ancestors survived by hunting for food during the imperial period. Everything that a dog can create by biting is actually a play behavior that stems from its exploring and hunting instincts.
In this case, the dog owner may wish to reprimand the puppy loudly. If the sound stops and the target is still not achieved, you can gently hit it a few times as a form of corporal punishment, but don't forget to reward the dog a few times in time after it stops biting.
2. There are worms in the stomach (you can take deworming medicine or deworming shots) or there is a lack of certain trace elements
Sometimes, dogs eating random things may cause Pica, which is related to the lack of trace elements. If you just feed dog food, sometimes it won't work. For some dogs with poor physical condition, in addition to synergistic feed, the dog must be continuously supplemented with vitamins and trace elements.
Most of the vitamin pills for dogs currently on the market also contain trace elements. Therefore, as long as the dog takes an appropriate amount of vitamin pills every day, the needs of the puppy can be balanced without deviating too much from the needs. The habit of eating random things will be greatly improved. (Of course, if you encounter a plastic bag containing beef, this is an unavoidable factor in human beings, so it doesn’t count. Haha~)
3. The process of puppy teethingNeed
If a puppy, especially one three or four months old, likes to eat paper sometimes because it is teething, the teeth are itchy and they want to grind their teeth. Some dogs even like to chew on the corners of cabinets. This is because the puppies are teething and itchy and are not worried about chewing.
At this time, you may wish to prepare some paper or dog glue for your puppy to bite. This situation is very common among three-month-old dogs, mainly because of teething. No, it's not a big problem.
4. Want to attract the owner’s attention
In addition to the above three points, there is another reason why dogs love to eat paper. Many owners do not pay much attention to it: that is, the puppy feels unable to eat paper. Obtain the care and love of the dog owner, hoping to make the dog owner care about himself through this method.
Occasionally, when a puppy feels that it cannot please its owner, it may chew on objects out of frustration. If this situation leads the puppy to eat paper, then it is time for the dog owner to take a better look at himself.
When dogs are alone at home, because they are too lonely and cannot find ways to entertain themselves, they will spend their quiet time by biting and eating.
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