Does your dog enjoy shredding things? It’s a common behavior in our canines, and it’s thought it mimics the way they’d tear at their prey in the wild.
While your pup might have the best dog food and not need to find and tear apart prey, it’s still important to let your dog engage in natural behaviors like shredding – but it can be frustrating if they decide to shred things you’d rather they not damage!
Certified dog trainer Melissa Goodman of Mission Pawsitive has explained the importance of letting your dog shred and how you can encourage the behavior while protecting your home and possessions in a recent Instagram post, and it’s well worth taking on board.
