My german shepard mix dog is 10 yrs.old and for the last 8 months, he takes soiled tissues out of wastebaskets, eats part of it, and rips up the rest. I have been putting the baskets on chairs, couch etc., but when I expect company I have to put them down. No one has really told me how to stop it. The emphasis is on
The best way to stop this is to avoid the situation ( close doors and deny access). The dog may also be bored. Try many different toys, rotate the toys so the dog does not get bored. vetcare