A lot of dog owners might really find it very helpful to know the ways on how to deal with certain odd dog traits. But first, before you focus on dealing with these traits, try to understand that these “uncommon behaviours” of your dog are normal for him. So never try to stop your pet unless it is really alarming. Try to observe first and see what you can do to at least control it. If you find that your dog is jumping on visitors and sometimes on you as soon as you enter the house, this habit is not really strange but rather a normal way for dogs to show their affection. He may have been lonely for a while and may be pleased to find company. So this particular habit is not really something that you should force to stop but rather control when your dog is already making a mess. Just simply say “stop” and make him stop so that he can remember the gesture that you want him to stop.

Moreover, a dog may chew up shoes or undies on account of a couple of reasons. It may be teething or just seeking attention. If he is teething, it makes sense to provide him with store bought chew toys. If, he is seeking attention, keep your shoes or undies safe and give the dog lots of love and attention and time.  A dog may chew socks and other pieces of clothing to vent its frustration or anxiety. When it starts to do this on a regular basis, you must give him more attention, more exercise and some company.

For dogs who drink salt water during your beach outing or outdoor camping, this is actually a normal behaviour. First, he does not have any idea that it is salt water and for all you know he might be thirsty or something. Drinking from salt water can also mean that he is curious with the stuff just like any other human being. So to prevent this from happening, always make sure he drinks fresh clean water and look after him when he is at the beach.