My dog keeps taking things

[Jessika]

First off where are her toys when he gets into them? Are they laying around the house, or in her bedroom??

A dog's mentality is this: if its on the floor, its mine. So if you don't want him to get into something, make sure its not laying on the floor!

It they are in her bedroom and he gets them off of her bed or something, then either gate her bedroom, or keep her bedroom door closed.

You are doing the right thing by replacing the stuffed animals with something of his! You are telling him, "this is not ok to chew on, but this is". He WILL get it eventually, and once he learns the meaning of "no" (or the meaning of YOUR no) then he will get it.

Swatting with a newspaper I never recommend.. physical pain never teaches a dog anything except fear. A time-out though is more than acceptable. Some use a bathroom for time-out, so whatever works for you!

[Corinna]

If there is any boxer in her that could expalin it they just LOVE to swipe things, (as I'm finding out with Tyson) . He will take something just to hide it in his crate.

[ashleycat]

He also likes to take things right out of her hand. Is this jealousy? Like, sometimes when I'm sitting in the chair with my dd, he'll come up and get in my lap too! lol. Tho, maybe it was just quincidental. He is a big old sweety.

[IRescue452]

Maybe some more together time so she doesn't feel the need to go hoarding your things.