Why does my dog suck blankets for so long? How can I stop it?

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Why does my dog suck on blankets? She does it for 30 minutes to an hour if I let her. Also, how do I break her habbit?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This is typically associated with the nursing behavior seen in puppies. Adults dogs who do this behavior do it for comfort, as it mimics how puppies nurse from their mother. You can take away her access to blankets to stop her from doing this. If it isn't possible to take away her access, I would distract her immediately when she tries to do this behavior. Try to engage her play or give her a toy filled with a treat to move her attention away from the blanket. Encourage any behavior that is positive and doesn't involve sucking on blankets with praise, attention, and treats.

Why does my dog suck blankets for so long? How can I stop it?

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