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.
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.
If you are reading this piece, you more than likely are having an issue with a digging dog. Telling you that there are breeds, like Malamutes, Terriers, and Huskies, that are just plain diggers isn't going to be real helpful. If you are only in the looking stage, this is the kind of information you will want to take into consideration when finding a breed that fits your temperament and lifestyle.
Let's start with why 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.
Show me how to make the digging go away, please!
Obviously, you can get busy with dogs, getting them out and about. Or give him something constructive to do if he's bored, like a toy to play with. Better still combine the two, and play fetch.
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).
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.
If you are reading this piece, you more than likely are having an issue with a digging dog. Telling you that there are breeds, like Malamutes, Terriers, and Huskies, that are just plain diggers isn't going to be real helpful. If you are only in the looking stage, this is the kind of information you will want to take into consideration when finding a breed that fits your temperament and lifestyle.
Let's start with why 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.
Show me how to make the digging go away, please!
Obviously, you can get busy with dogs, getting them out and about. Or give him something constructive to do if he's bored, like a toy to play with. Better still combine the two, and play fetch.
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).
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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