| Most dogs love to dig holes, unfortunately if you | | | | starts to dig, reprimand him and spray him with |
| own a dog you will come across a digging problem | | | | the hose. Again this method produces a negative |
| sooner or later. One of the most common | | | | association to your dog each time he digs. You |
| questions I receive from dog owners is "How do I | | | | must be perform this reprimand every time your |
| Stop My Dog From Digging?"Dogs dig for a | | | | dog starts digging holes. If your dog has a |
| number of reasons, it's important to keep in mind | | | | favorite spot he likes to dig you can bury some |
| that your dog is not digging to spite you. If you | | | | chicken wire just under the surface of this area. |
| don't clearly communicate to your dog that his | | | | When your dog starts to dig he won't like the |
| digging is | | | | feeling of his paws scraping along the wire. I've |
| unacceptable, he won't realise that he is doing | | | | used this method myself and found that it |
| anything wrong.Why Do Dogs Dig Holes?In order | | | | worked well for my dalmation puppy. This one |
| to stop your dog from digging holes it is crucial to | | | | doesn't sound very nice but is a very popular and |
| determine the reason why your dog is digging in | | | | effective way to stop your dog from digging. |
| the first place. Below is a list of the most | | | | What you do is fill up the holes your dog has |
| common reasons your dog may be digging: | | | | created, adding some of his poop (feces) to the |
| He simply likes to dig! Your dog may just looking | | | | filling. Most dogs are really put off by this and |
| for some attention May be bored and digs for | | | | won't attempt to dig again. Some trainers |
| mental and physical stimulation If your dog is | | | | advocate feeding your dog pineapple before |
| digging under the fence he may be trying to get | | | | performing this technique. Apparently the |
| out to search for a mate Dogs often dig in | | | | pineapple smells terrible when mixed with the |
| freshly turned dirt (like your rose bed!). Dogs are | | | | poop. Some dogs just copy what they see their |
| often attracted to fertilized dirt - the fertilizer is | | | | owners doing. So if you're working away in the |
| irresistible to some dogs To dig themselves a den | | | | garden, suddenly your dog may be interested in |
| - much as they would have done in the wild For | | | | doing the same! Such dogs may need to be |
| shelter, to cool themselves down or warm | | | | confined while you are working in the garden. If |
| themselves up Some breeds are very prone to | | | | you've got the room a great solution for both |
| digging (terriers), it is instinctual and bred into | | | | you and your dogs is to provide them with a |
| them. May be because your dog is hunting for | | | | digging area. You can actually encourage your dog |
| some little critters that live in your garden For | | | | to dig in this designated area. Fill it with nice soft |
| food storage purposes. While you and me prefer | | | | sand and bury some of your dogs favorite treats |
| to use the fridge, our dogs think the garden will | | | | in it. Most dogs figure out that if they want to dig, |
| do just fine. | | | | they must go to this area. If your dog is digging |
| How To Stop A Dog From DiggingWhenever you | | | | under the fence it may be worth filling in all the |
| are trying to change any behavior in your dog the | | | | holes in and under the fence. This takes away the |
| golden rule is be consistent! Make it very clear to | | | | visual temptation your dog may be trying to get |
| your dog what is, and is not acceptable | | | | at. If none of the above methods work for you |
| behavior.Depending on the reason you believe | | | | and your dogs, you may wish to try a remote |
| your dog to be digging, you can apply some of | | | | electronic training collar or e-collar. This method |
| these proven techniques: | | | | does work, although I realise many dog |
| | | | owners don't like the sound of using such a |
| Give your dog lots of exercise, including heaps of | | | | device. In reality it works the same way as many |
| physical and mental stimulation. If your dog is | | | | of the other techniques in that it provides a |
| always digging in order to bury a bone, don't give | | | | negative association to the act of digging. If you |
| bones! Substitute with chewing toys like rawhide | | | | take a trip down to your local Pet Shop you will |
| bones. Confine your dog when you can't supervise | | | | find many commercial products that claim to help |
| him. Place him in a crate or kennel run whenever | | | | digging problems. They are effective for some |
| you aren't around to spy on him. You'll need to do | | | | dogs and may be worth a try. |
| this until you have fixed the digging problem. Blow | | | | Good luck with stopping your dog from digging, |
| up some balloons and bury them in the area your | | | | and remember that basic dog obedience training |
| dog likes to dig. When he strikes a balloon, the | | | | is the key to correcting any dog behavioral |
| noise of it popping startles your dog. In some | | | | problems. If your dog respects and trusts you, he |
| cases the negative association this produces is | | | | will be eager to please you in all situations.Chris |
| enough to stop your dog from digging in the | | | | Smith is a dog owner and creator of |
| future. If you are able to be around your dog for | | | | To find out how to properly obedience train your |
| a couple of days, you could achieve some | | | | dog at home please visit my site for tips and |
| success with this method. Whenever your dog | | | | advice. |