Dogs are born scavengers, and it’s one of the reasons they’re so easy to train; they’ll do anything for food. This behaviour to find sustenance is hardwired into your dog’s DNA, but in most cases, your dog will scavenge out of boredom. But why does your dog eat everything they find, even if it’s not food? Dogs have a natural urge to sample things, and this doesn’t just apply to food. They will sniff out anything that smells interesting or looks appetising – even if it’s gross! They’ll constantly scavenge for food (and many items that should not be eaten) …
