Help! My Dog is Eating Dirt!

Dogs love exploring and getting their paws or mouths on anything! This leads to dogs eating dirt from time to time. The good news is that there are tips that you can follow to help lessen the behavior, which you will find below.

Examine the environment. Where is your dog eating dirt? Take a close look at the environment. If the dirt isn’t around, your dog cannot eat it. It may be time to do a deep clean of your backyard!

Have toys and chews that provide mental stimulation. If your dog is entertained and busy, it will be less likely to navigate to dirt. Find toys and chews that provide the most mental stimulation so your dog’s wheels are always turning.

Consider basic obedience training. The good thing about basic obedience training is that you can reduce several behavioral issues, including dirt-eating.

Use the “stop and replace” method. Did you witness your dog eating dirt? If so, stop the behavior and replace it with something more acceptable, like a toy or chew bone.

You should be able to see results if you follow our tips. However, if you try everything we mentioned above and are not having any luck, it may be time to seek advice from a veterinarian. There may be more significant issues to consider.