How to stop a dog from knocking over the trash?

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To stop a dog from tipping the trash, use a locked or tall bin, keep it in a closed cabinet, and train a ‘leave it’ cue while rewarding good behavior. Remove the reward by managing access.

Exercise and mental stimulation cut boredom scavenging. Supervise and correct calmly without harshness.

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