Digging is naturally found in some dogs. Some breeds are more disposed to dig than others however any dog can become a troublesome digger.
It may be better to work on getting your dog's digging under control rather than trying to stop a dog digging. Digging is natural and can be the result of many triggers.
Finding the reasons your dog is digging is the best place to start.
Many dogs like to bury bones, so don't give him bones to bury.
Are the extremes of weather a problem for your dog? Sometimes dogs dig to relieve the effects of extreme heat or cold, you will notice your dog lying in his holes to cool down or warm up. You dog needs a spot to get out of the heat or cold.
Enough exercise can help high energy dogs burn off their energy, otherwise they will use digging to fill the gap. For some dogs a daily walk is not adequate exercise, you will need to exercise him twice a day for between 30 and 40 minutes.
A busy schedule can make two walks a day difficult, so save some time and substitute a game of fetch for one walk.
Another alternative to one of the walks is an all time doggy favorite, tug of war, you just have to play it correctly. Play "tug" with a select toy kept for this game and remember that you must make the rules. The first and most important rule for "Tug" is that the game begins and stops when you say so.
Is your dog making an escape attempt by digging? Check where your dog is digging. If your dog is exploratory by nature, you can stop a dog digging by making flight impossible.
If you fence doesn't extend under the ground, bury a perimeter of chicken wire an inch or two below the soil to preclude escape. The wire will not give way to your dogs digging and it feels disagreeable.
Some dogs are not trying to get out they just want to be with you, this is know as separation anxiety,. As separation anxiety is a complex psychological issue it demands more that this article can cover.
Many dogs dig because they have nothing better to use up their time alone. Does your dog have to spend long periods by himself in the yard? What can your dog do to pass the time while your away?
If you leave you dogs toys out all the time they become dull. Allow you dog only a few select toys at any one time them rotate the toys for renewed amusement. There are a few kinds of toys that require your dog to work at getting the treats inside, use a few different fillings for even more excitement.
Consider coming home to walk your dog during the day or arrange to have somebody come and do it for your. You can pay a walking service if you can't find a friend to walk your dog.
Some dogs just love digging. Don't try to fight a losing battle, work with your dogs instinct. Allow your dog to dig in a doggy digging area. Set aside a small area of the garden just for his digging pleasure.
Dig over the soil and bury toys and treats you dog can uncover. An alternative to allowing your dog an area of the garden is to provide him with his own sand box. Show him where you want him to dig, encouraging him to dig there by helping him find the buried treasures.
Digging outside your dogs area, can be corrected with a firm "No" if you catch him in the act. Establish his digging spot by rewarding him expansively for digging in the right place..
Give your dog other options and you can stop a dog digging or digging destructively.
It may be better to work on getting your dog's digging under control rather than trying to stop a dog digging. Digging is natural and can be the result of many triggers.
Finding the reasons your dog is digging is the best place to start.
Many dogs like to bury bones, so don't give him bones to bury.
Are the extremes of weather a problem for your dog? Sometimes dogs dig to relieve the effects of extreme heat or cold, you will notice your dog lying in his holes to cool down or warm up. You dog needs a spot to get out of the heat or cold.
Enough exercise can help high energy dogs burn off their energy, otherwise they will use digging to fill the gap. For some dogs a daily walk is not adequate exercise, you will need to exercise him twice a day for between 30 and 40 minutes.
A busy schedule can make two walks a day difficult, so save some time and substitute a game of fetch for one walk.
Another alternative to one of the walks is an all time doggy favorite, tug of war, you just have to play it correctly. Play "tug" with a select toy kept for this game and remember that you must make the rules. The first and most important rule for "Tug" is that the game begins and stops when you say so.
Is your dog making an escape attempt by digging? Check where your dog is digging. If your dog is exploratory by nature, you can stop a dog digging by making flight impossible.
If you fence doesn't extend under the ground, bury a perimeter of chicken wire an inch or two below the soil to preclude escape. The wire will not give way to your dogs digging and it feels disagreeable.
Some dogs are not trying to get out they just want to be with you, this is know as separation anxiety,. As separation anxiety is a complex psychological issue it demands more that this article can cover.
Many dogs dig because they have nothing better to use up their time alone. Does your dog have to spend long periods by himself in the yard? What can your dog do to pass the time while your away?
If you leave you dogs toys out all the time they become dull. Allow you dog only a few select toys at any one time them rotate the toys for renewed amusement. There are a few kinds of toys that require your dog to work at getting the treats inside, use a few different fillings for even more excitement.
Consider coming home to walk your dog during the day or arrange to have somebody come and do it for your. You can pay a walking service if you can't find a friend to walk your dog.
Some dogs just love digging. Don't try to fight a losing battle, work with your dogs instinct. Allow your dog to dig in a doggy digging area. Set aside a small area of the garden just for his digging pleasure.
Dig over the soil and bury toys and treats you dog can uncover. An alternative to allowing your dog an area of the garden is to provide him with his own sand box. Show him where you want him to dig, encouraging him to dig there by helping him find the buried treasures.
Digging outside your dogs area, can be corrected with a firm "No" if you catch him in the act. Establish his digging spot by rewarding him expansively for digging in the right place..
Give your dog other options and you can stop a dog digging or digging destructively.
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