Lowering the Risk of Scratching
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Many dog owners are tempted to over-compensate by being overly affectionate towards their dog before they leave. This, again, often causes more harm than good, as it won’t take long for the dog to figure out what’s about to happen. Moreover, providing your dog with attention might get them excited – and they’ll take this extra energy out on your door. Instead, keep your distance – and never wake your dog up to wish them goodbye.
Covering and Screening the Door
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1 Use a scratch screen to absorb the damage. Similar to a screen protector for your phone
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You want to stop your dog from scratching the door because it’s destructive, costly, and can cause damage to your dog’s paws and teeth. The question is, how do you make the dog stop?
Before we get started, it’s important to understand common reasons why dogs do this. Anxiety is one culprit. Other reasons range from not enough exercise to not enough behavioral training.
Naturally, you’ll want to fix the cause of the problem. In the meantime, you may need suggestions on how to protect your doors and furniture.
This post is designed to do just that with 11 actionable items you can start using today.
