Why do dogs eat paper?

Answer 1

Like human babys, puppies have small bladders. Approx., 10 - 20 minutes after a dog has had water or eaten they will need to go to the bathroom. They will make the odd mistake. Just shake your finger at them (don't hit them) and soak up some of urine on a piece of newspaper or, take a little of the poop and put it on the paper. Take the puppy to the paper and put the pup on it and say, "Good boy/girl." It doesn't take long if you are on top of it. I have a 3 year old Bichon Frise' and just got a terrier cockapoo X 4 months ago. All my puppies have been trained on the paper and also outside. I leave a paper in the hallway during the day and especially at night, because just like people, sometimes mother nature calls at the most inopportune times. LOL Good luck Marcy

Answer 2

Only if you are interested in showing, breeding or doing other dog sports with him/her. Registration papers do have the added benefit of being proof of ownership, but they aren't necessary if you don't wish to have them.

Answer 3

Since dogs do not get the same kind of education that people do, they have no way to know whether paper is edible or not, except by giving it a try. But normally, a dog will not continue to eat paper, which doesn't really taste very good. There are certainly better things for dogs to eat.

Answer 4

so you can potty train them