Alet needs some advice on controlling her new puppy’s unwanted behaviour - namely jumping up at visitors and “snacking” on the contents of the cat’s litter box.

Question:

Hi Glynne

We adopted a puppy from a animal rescue centre when she was 10 weeks. Bella has been with us for 2 months already and settled in very nicely. The big problem is her jumping up against us and every body else coming to visit. How can we stop this?
Also, she loves helping herself to the cat poo in the cat litter box..why and how to stop it??We keep it as clean as possible, but boy, she is quick.. I don’t think she can be hungry as we feed her morning and evening..

Thanks
Alet

Hi Alet
• Do not look at Bella when you arrive home and do tell your visitors to do likewise.
• A handful of her favourite treats thrown on the ground will also divert her attention away from you.
• Please educate yourselves and your puppy by checking into a puppy school where you will receive all the help you need to stop her bad behaviour.

Re. Cat poo is a delicacy high up on most dog’s favourite food list! So, keep the litter box even cleaner and place it out of her reach.
Yes, your puppy can be hungry because she has a very tiny tummy, just like any baby, and needs to eat small, frequent meals throughout the day. In my opinion two are insufficient … especially if she is a small breed. Big, juicy, raw, knuckle bones will be your salvation if you can’t feed her during the day.
Good luck
Glynne