Episode Details

Does your dog constantly scavenge for food or grab dangerous items off the ground? Many Doodles are especially prone to eating everything in sight — from sticks and rocks to socks and poop — and it’s stressful, scary, and exhausting for pet parents.

In Part 2 of this series, I’m joined by Simone Mueller, author of Don’t Eat That! and creator of Predation Substitute Training™, to explain why scavenging happens and what actually helps stop it — without punishment.

✨ What You’ll Learn

• Why some dogs are always scavenging, even when well-fed
• Why dogs eat unsafe items like poop, rocks, mulch, and clothing
• How to reduce scavenging at home and on walks using ethical training
• When and how muzzles can be used safely and compassionately
• Practical, enrichment-based tools that redirect natural instincts

🐾 Bonus Resource
Have a Doodle who loves to hunt, chase, or herd? Try Simone’s free Stalking Game to meet those needs safely.
👉 Download here

🔁 Next listen:
If scavenging shows up alongside leash pulling or over-arousal outdoors, cue up “Why Your Doodle Barks & Lunges on Walks” to understand what’s happening on the other end of the leash.

🧠 My favorite enrichment tools for Doodles
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🎧 Hit play now for science-based, force-free solutions to help your Doodle make safer choices — without fear, force, or constant management.

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

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