The ideas on this subject vary greatly. Some think doggies are doggies and being so should be free to express themselves. If this means they need to dig, so be it. Other believe a dog must be taught there are appropriate places for him to be and digging in their garden is not one of them.
I fall right in between - it is a normal part of who a dog is that wants to dig and is therefore okay to allow this occasionally. However, there is not a good explanation why dogs and plants cannot live harmoniously in a yard. They will require some time and teaching by you.
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.
Let's start with why dogs dig.
1. They are not getting enough exercise. Digging provides an release to their pent up energy.
2. Boredom. Bored dogs need a job to do, and digging holes can quite often fit the bill.
3. World travelers. Some dogs want to see what is on the other side of the fence. So there digging is a means of escape. These dogs are much harder to train no matter how much working out and jobs you give them.
Show me how to make the digging go away, please!
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
Use a natural deterrent. Dogs hate to dig where there is their own poop - even if they occasionally eat it! (For more information on dog poop-eating, visit the website below) If it can be arranged for there to be dog poop where he likes to dig, that might help.
You've tried everything and he just won't stop digging - now what? It probably makes sense that he needs to dig. Your job is to find a spot that you can live with and start training him to use that place only. The size of your place doesn't limit this from working.
I fall right in between - it is a normal part of who a dog is that wants to dig and is therefore okay to allow this occasionally. However, there is not a good explanation why dogs and plants cannot live harmoniously in a yard. They will require some time and teaching by you.
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.
Let's start with why dogs dig.
1. They are not getting enough exercise. Digging provides an release to their pent up energy.
2. Boredom. Bored dogs need a job to do, and digging holes can quite often fit the bill.
3. World travelers. Some dogs want to see what is on the other side of the fence. So there digging is a means of escape. These dogs are much harder to train no matter how much working out and jobs you give them.
Show me how to make the digging go away, please!
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
Use a natural deterrent. Dogs hate to dig where there is their own poop - even if they occasionally eat it! (For more information on dog poop-eating, visit the website below) If it can be arranged for there to be dog poop where he likes to dig, that might help.
You've tried everything and he just won't stop digging - now what? It probably makes sense that he needs to dig. Your job is to find a spot that you can live with and start training him to use that place only. The size of your place doesn't limit this from working.
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