Why Your Doodle Eats Everything: Dirty Socks, Trash & Scavenging on Walks (Part 1)

Does your Doodle grab everything in sight—dirty socks, trash, food scraps, or random objects on walks? You’re not imagining it. Many Doodles are especially prone to scavenging behavior, and it’s not about stubbornness or hunger.

In Part 1 of my conversation with Simone Mueller, trainer and author of Don’t Eat That, we break down why dogs scavenge, what’s happening in the brain, and how to manage it safely using science-backed, positive reinforcement strategies.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why some dogs are always on the hunt for food
• Why dogs eat things they shouldn’t—including poop, rocks, and clothing
• The biology and behavior behind scavenging
• When and how a muzzle can be used ethically for safety
• Why impulse control—not obedience—is the missing piece
• How to reduce scavenging at home and on walks

🐾 Bonus from Simone:
If your Doodle loves to chase, hunt, or stalk, download Simone’s free Stalking Game to redirect those instincts safely.

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🎧 Hit play to understand why your Doodle eats everything—and what actually helps.

Next listen:
Continue with Part 2: Why Your Dog Is Always Scavenging & Eating Everything, where we cover practical training strategies, muzzles in detail, and how to stop scavenging long-term. 

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Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

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