Logan: As you guys may know I recently adopted a dog - he has tendency to tear pillows and I was wondering if you guys know any good methods for teaching a dog not to do that.
Annie: Hey, Logan. My dog used to do that to. I did some research on the topic and found this guide <file_other>, I found it very helpful.
Logan: Thank you Annie :)
Vince: The most important thing is reinforcement - you verbally punish your dog (never hit him tho) and reward the times when he starts tearing the pillows but listens to you when you tell him to stop. Be careful tho, he might start playing with them just to stop later and get a treat or something - reward the times when he's near the pillow in a playful mood and doesn't touch them. And most importantly - get him some toys. He might just need something to play with.
Logan: Yeah, I got him several toys, but they might not be enough.
Vince: Maybe something more pillow-like? Like a mascot for dogs or sth?
Logan: Thank you, I'll think of something.
Logan adopted a dog. The dog destroys his pillows. Annie sends him a book on how to teach the dog not to do that. Vince suggests to reward and punish the dog according to it's behaviour and to get it some toys. 