My pup eats everything... toys, socks, underwear. We try to keep things picked up but he still finds them. What can we do?

There can sometimes be a medical reason for this obsessive behavior, called pica.

It's sometimes related to digestive issues or other medical conditions, that cause the dog to crave & eat non food items. A google search on "pica in dogs" will turn up a lot of info. You have to rule out a medical reason for the pup eating these items before you can consider it a behavioral issue.

I'd keep this dog safely in a crate, an exercise pen or on a leash attached to me ALL the time so I could correct any attempt to pick up a non food item. The more you let him have his freedom, the more likely this will continue to be a problem.

Exercise & training are also going to help, if it's not a medical problem.

I'd recommend the videos Your Puppy 8 weeks to 8 Months and Pack Structure for the Family Pet.

I'd definitely keep this pup supervised at all times, and teach the Yuck command (covered on our website). We also have a great question & answer section you can type in your question and find more info.

I hope this helps.
Cindy Rhodes