| How to Stop a Dog from Digging |
| Written by Mason Harding | ||||||||
| Monday, 03 November 2008 | ||||||||
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There are 2 extreme schools of thought when it comes to a dog digging holes in your garden: one, that a dog is a dog and he's going to dig, and he should be allowed to express his true doggy nature whenever and wherever he wants; and two, that a flowerbed is reserved for flowers, and if that dog even sets foot in it he's in big trouble.
There are 2 extreme schools of thought when it comes to a dog digging holes in your garden: one, that a dog is a dog and he's going to dig, and he should be allowed to express his true doggy nature whenever and wherever he wants; and two, that a flowerbed is reserved for flowers, and if that dog even sets foot in it he's in big trouble. My opinion is somewhere in the middle; although it's a natural thing for dogs to want to dig, and it's healthy to allow them to do this from time to time, there is no reason that flowers and dogs can't coexist peacefully in a yard. However, it may take a little effort on your part to get this accomplished. So for now, you are here for a reason - you have a dog that digs and want to know what to do about it. You are probably too far down the dog ownership road to tell you that some dogs are known for digging, like Huskies, Malamutes and Terriers. However, if you are in the research stage, this is good information to put in your file as you continue your search for your one and only dog. First of all, let's explore some of the reasons dogs dig. 1. Not enough exercise. Digging gives them a way to burn off all their energy. 2. Being bored. For dogs who don't have enough to do, they find digging is just the ticket. 3. The grass is always greener! There are dogs who are roamers and do not want any fence to stand in their way. Activity and attention do little to deter these guys. So how do you stop this dog digging behavior? For sure, you can get them more exercise by walking them or letting them out more often. And if they are bored, buying them their own toys. And then best of all play tug of war with them Deter them with their own poop. Yep, dogs do not like to dig where they poop. So move their poop to the area where they are prone to dig. Even if they occasionally eat their own poop, they won't dig there. (For info on Dogs Eating Poop, see the website below). OK, so what if this doesn't do the trick? You are going to find a place where he can dig! Then you teach him to dig in that spot only. You can do this, even if your yard is not too big or you just can't bear to see holes in your precious lawn. About the Author: For more information on handling undesirable dog behaviors you'll want to take a look at our complete dog training manual. Go to our Dog Training Course website to learn valuable tips and hints, such as the wildly successful "dog whispering" technique for having the best relationship possible with your "best friend" today! Views: 363
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