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@eugeneii Supervise your dog and redirect the behavior. If the dog's unsupervised there's not much you can do about the behavior directly. Dogs left alone outside often engage in such activities. Filling the hole with rocks or cement may stop it Try goughnuts brand toys, our pitbull play...

@regwely Yeah it's a normal dog behavior but humans think it's gross.

@billypayton Basket muzzle (safest) https://muzzleupproject.com/muzzle-training/ It's a very difficult habit to break. It is normal dog behavior as much as we find it gross. But dogs like this take it a step too far. It's also possible your dog learned it from the sitter's dog, it is socially...

@zimmer36 Unsupervised items can be a hazard, I prefer durable chews, or a remote feeder. Kongs or toppl are ok if they don't destroy the toys.

@raywood Stop going for walks until you can work on her triggers from a distance and desensitize/counter condition her to remain calm and focused. Continuing to practice the behavior makes it a more ingrained habit and harder to change. It's important to find the distance she's comfortable...

@gabby_ The relaxation protocol is well known, you can find a better source if you like it's from Dr Overall

@gabby_ Most huskys can't be off leash. This dog was bred to run and pull all day. This is a high energy working breed, have realistic expectations. Things like nose work are a better option for enrichment. This dog is going to be a ton of work to manage it energy levels. Karen Overall's...

@spirito Yep, scent overrides everything else. The best thing is to double down on focus exercises. Usually you can get to the point where you just need a small interruption to get him focused back on you. He may also be more invested in the smells on his usual walk, it's his territory so to...