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4 yr old behavior change

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Question
My boyfriend's Rotti has started getting into his things (2 so far) when he's away from home. According to him she's just started doing this.  I haven't met her yet and he and I talk on the phone several times a day and late into the night. He hasn't changed her schedule, could it be the amount of time we are on the phone causing her to act out?

Answer

Hi Dee Dee,

Something, I can't say what may be upsetting your boyfriend's dog.

A very simple way of fixing this behavioral problem would be for him to spend a little extra time with his dog, and to give her an extra leashed walk or a good run each day. A tired dog isn't looking for things to do when left alone!

Best of luck,
Patti