How Do You Stop Dogs From Scratching The Carpet?
Figuring out why your dog is scratching the carpet is the first step in stopping the behavior. Dogs scratch carpet for a number of reasons. If he’s scratching in front of the door, he may be trying to tell you he needs a potty break. It may be his instinctive way of trying to make a comfortable bed. It may be that he’s just bored or it may be a sign that your dog is suffering from separation anxiety. Whatever the reason, you can likely alter his behavior. Hang a set of bells, within dog’s nose reach, on the knob of the door through which your dog enters and exits for potty breaks. Each time you take your dog out, ring the jingle bells. Within a few days, your dog will ring the bells when she needs to go outside. If your dog’s carpet-scratching is her way of telling you she needs to go outside, giving her this alternate means of communication should alleviate the situation. Jingle bells, such as those sold as Christmas decorations, are good for this purpose. Buy or make your dog a big,
