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How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

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justbeachy
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How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

I just don't know what to do. he goes rooting. I know he does it for attention...but even when he gets attention all day, he STILL finds his little nose back in it. He will also run with the toilet paper on the roll.

He's 3 1/2 and pretty good otherwise...He just loves tissues and toilet paperChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 8/21/08 9:21 PM
 
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mikeandjess
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

what if you get one of those mini bathroom baskets where you need to press your foot on it to open it?

Posted 8/21/08 10:06 PM
 

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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

Message edited 11/21/2011 3:29:59 PM.

Posted 8/21/08 10:15 PM
 

thewinterone
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

I try to make sure every tissue-like substance is out of their reach because IDK how to make them stop.
Napkins, paper towels etc., they love them all.

Posted 8/21/08 10:27 PM
 

SnickNNick
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

Posted by woozshle

I try to make sure every tissue-like substance is out of their reach because IDK how to make them stop.
Napkins, paper towels etc., they love them all.



Yep, I don't think you can stop it....our dog LOVES paper towels, tissues, etc. We have a small trash can with a lid you have to push a button to open....only way to keep her out!

Posted 8/21/08 10:30 PM
 

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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

I would just keep the bathroom shut. Other than a pail with a lid, there isn't anyway to stop them.

Posted 8/22/08 12:14 AM
 

Mimacat
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

My dog opens the bathroom garbage - she takes off the lid with her nose - and is still able to eat some of that gourmet tissue that she loves.

Posted 8/22/08 12:24 AM
 

CaseyGirl
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

I have a little can with a pop-open top....I got it at Kmart, It's from Martha Stewart..that would work!

Posted 8/22/08 7:36 AM
 

Mrs-D-Girl
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

I have the same issues with Bella, loves paper!

You can try to use the water bottle technique. When you see her/him going towards the basket, spray them in the face with a water bottle, keep doing it and eventually they get the hint that it's not something they should be doing.



Posted 8/22/08 8:18 AM
 

shiv
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

oh yes, chip is a paper product feign!

i usually wind up putting it on top of the toilet so he can't get in the basket.

Posted 8/22/08 11:43 AM
 

justbeachy
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

Thanks ladies!

I'm going to try the water bottle (although I feel bad!)....

If it doesn't work, I'm off to buy a foot pedal trash can!

Posted 8/22/08 12:00 PM
 

Mrs-D-Girl
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

Posted by SupaBonBon

Thanks ladies!

I'm going to try the water bottle (although I feel bad!)....

If it doesn't work, I'm off to buy a foot pedal trash can!



It won't hurt the dog, it is just to startle them. Get one that shoots far though and don't use the spray feature. Also try not to let them see the actual bottle and when the dog starts going over to it, do it and repeat it until the dog backs away.

You can use this for anything, jumping, etc..

Posted 8/22/08 12:08 PM
 

MrsRJP
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

Posted by mikeandjess

what if you get one of those mini bathroom baskets where you need to press your foot on it to open it?



This is what we have for the bathrooms and kitchen due to the same issue of being nosy with the garbage. It worked so far.

Posted 8/22/08 12:47 PM
 

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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

Posted by Goobster

I would just keep the bathroom shut. Other than a pail with a lid, there isn't anyway to stop them.

Yep. My mini-pin (RIP) used to drive me nuts. He would jump on the foot bit, then put his paw on the lid, then wedge his nose under the slightly open lid and bam....in the garbage.

Sly pup he was. I kept the door closed after that.

Posted 8/22/08 12:54 PM
 

pinkandblue
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

shut the bathroom door....my dog does the same, she also seems to love my underwear and my dd's diapers Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 8/22/08 1:01 PM
 

Shanti
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

Posted by woozshle

I try to make sure every tissue-like substance is out of their reach because IDK how to make them stop.
Napkins, paper towels etc., they love them all.



Same here. Our bathroom doors are always shut and all other paper products are out of reach. And when they get it, watch outChat Icon

Posted 8/22/08 4:53 PM
 

june262004
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

Keep the door closed Chat Icon

Seriously thats what we have to do. Rudy can get the kitchen garbage open with his nose. We have to keep something on top of that too Chat Icon

Posted 8/22/08 7:59 PM
 

Alli06
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Re: How can I get my dog to stop eating paper tissue out of the bathroom wastebasket!?

I have to same problem. My dog goes into the bathroom garbage any chance she gets. Even after I yell at her. I just keep the door closed, because I don't know what else to do.

Posted 8/23/08 1:26 AM
 
 

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