Ok, so I'm trying to teach the puppy "leave it". The most obvious example has been the house plants; Tau loves to pull on the leaves and any roots that show (no poisonous plants at my home). Galen has been pulling roots out for Tau's enjoyment, so he's been getting a lesson in "leave it" as well.
Yesterday I noticed one of my larger plants was at a weird angle in the pot. I went over to check.....and the plant had no roots, and was just sitting on top of the dirt. leaning on the wall. Obviously, "someone who will remain unnamed" pulled the plant out, allowed the puppy to chew on the tender roots, and then tried to PLACE THE PLANT BACK IN THE POT SO I WOULDN'T NOTICE! WHAT DOG DOES THAT?
So, my first thought was that I should place large rocks in the dirt around the surviving plants (I have lots) to make the plants less accessible, and maybe sprinkle some tabasco sauce on the rocks? Part of me says this is animal cruelty, and part of me says this is good training. It is clear the dogs understand they aren't supposed to be in these pots, they are trying to cover their tracks!
Any suggestions besides Tabasco?
Yesterday I noticed one of my larger plants was at a weird angle in the pot. I went over to check.....and the plant had no roots, and was just sitting on top of the dirt. leaning on the wall. Obviously, "someone who will remain unnamed" pulled the plant out, allowed the puppy to chew on the tender roots, and then tried to PLACE THE PLANT BACK IN THE POT SO I WOULDN'T NOTICE! WHAT DOG DOES THAT?
So, my first thought was that I should place large rocks in the dirt around the surviving plants (I have lots) to make the plants less accessible, and maybe sprinkle some tabasco sauce on the rocks? Part of me says this is animal cruelty, and part of me says this is good training. It is clear the dogs understand they aren't supposed to be in these pots, they are trying to cover their tracks!
Any suggestions besides Tabasco?
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