Jana at Kosmar Enterprises recently interviewed the Editor of Positive Petzine, Aidan Bindoff, to ask about some behaviors that are useful to prevent sickness or medical emergencies. Here is an extract of that interview:

Kosmar: What common mistakes do dog owners make when trying to train their dogs out of
these behaviors?

AB: By far the biggest problem is in not being proactive. If you wait until
your dog goes to eat something nasty and try to punish them, it's too
late. If you stay ahead of the game you can stay positive, and avoid
all sorts of problems that might crop up.

Kosmar: What would you tell someone with the free-spirited dog that may be a bit more
difficult to train? Perhaps a dog that eats the sofa cushions, for example.

... you can read the whole interview here. [1] Kosmar Enterprises offer many products "designed to maintain your pet's health, and to help your furry companion overcome a wide range of illnesses, naturally."