I have a lovely 1 year old Labrador mix pup that I adopted a few months ago. She’s a great dog, smart as a whip, with an amazing, fun personality. She’s super quick to learn and wants to please.
Now that it’s getting to be spring, she has been spending more time in our fenced backyard. She’s normally fine, but occasionally she decides that rocks would be a fun toy to throw around and play with. I’ve been working with her to discourage this behaviour (don’t need her eating or swallowing rocks!) but would love more ideas. I’ve been very careful to not make this a game-to calmly take the rock away from her. And she’s quite good about it—but obviously I would like it if she didn’t pick them up in the first place.
She gets lots of walks, lots of time having a ball or toy thrown around, and lots of mental stimulation. She has lots of toys in the yard to play with…but sometimes prefers rocks lol. I work from home a few days a week and she’d love nothing more to relax on her yard and lie on the deck—but I’m concerned about rocks and can’t supervise her 100% while I’m working.
Anyone have any suggestions?
(I should add that I cannot fence the gravel areas out completely)
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