The Cute Reason Dogs Love Digging In The Bin (And How To Stop It)

Giollianosulit Sulit on Unsplash" />There is nothing worse than coming home from a busy work day, putting down your bag, and walking into the kitchen to see the contents of the bin are quite simply... all over the place.Then your pooch looks at you with those sweet eyes and their tail wagging and you just cannot stay mad at them, even if their favourite hobby is nothing short of disgusting. Why do they do it, though? Especially if there isn’t actually any food in there? Is it for the love of the game?Well, kind of.Why dogs love to dig in the trash“Never forget that dogs are descended from grey wolves,” said BBC Science Focus Magazine.They may feel like our furry babies but in reality, these domesticated pups still have a little wildness in their bones.The experts added: “Our pampered pets have inherited the wolves’ keen sense of smell and scavenging tendencies, making ‘playing’ with rubbish a favourite pastime for some.“Wild wolves also roll in strong-smelling substances, such as faeces, to mask their scent when they’re hunting.”This will also sound familiar for dog owners who find themselves regularly scrubbing fox poo off their dog’s paws (and coat). Lovely.How to stop dogs from rummaging through binsThe pet experts over at Pets4Homes advise: Keep your dog out of rooms containing bins unless supervised, using doors or baby gates as barriers.Use bins with secure, childproof lids that cannot be easily knocked off by your dog.Anchor outdoor wheelie bins to walls or fences and add catches to prevent your dog from tipping them over (remember to release catches on bin collection day to avoid issues).If your dog tends to go after other people’s bins during walks, consider using a well-fitting muzzle and keep them on a lead when near bins.Good luck!Related...So THAT's Why Dogs Make Eye Contact With You While PoopingUK Gardeners Warned To Keep Dogs Away From Part Of Their Lawn13 Changes Veterinarians Would Never Ignore In Their Dogs

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