My dog steals random things and takes them outside. How to stop?

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Loki keeps stealing random things from my room and taking them outside when I’m not watching him or if I’m away! Like really random things, and he doesn’t even chew on them much he just leaves it outside in the dirt. I just told him off because I found all of my panty liners spread out all over the backyard and for some reason he got so scared about it that he peed on the floor. He’s never done this before. How can I stop this happening? Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 2 years and 4 months old | 61 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Loki! Border Collies are highly intelligent dogs that are bred for intensive jobs so it is possible he is bored and trying to entertain himself. I would consider looking into getting him into some classes such as agility if you have the time/they are offered in your area. In the meantime I would look into getting some puzzle feeder toys. There are many options available online and at pet stores https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/dog/dog-toys/interactive-dog-toys/dog-puzzle-toys-and-games and they can provide some intellectual stimulation for these highly intelligent dogs!

My dog steals random things and takes them outside. How to stop?

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