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