Tips To Effectively Stop A Dog Digging

Digging is naturally built into some dogs. Some breeds are more disposed to dig than others however any dog can become a troublesome digger. There are any number of motives why dogs dig, it is a very natural behavior for dogs, so it may be better to control digging rather than get rid of it. Identify why your dog is digging and you can then work on the resolution to the problem. If you dog prefers to bury bones, 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 shelter to get out of the heat or cold. An excess of energy can lead to some dogs digging so make sure that your digging dog is getting lots of exercise. You may need to exercise very energetic dogs twice a day for at least 30 - 45 minutes. Walking your dog is highly recommended but it's not the only way to burn off all that energy, try an exciting game of fetch as a convenient choice. Another alternative to one of the walks is an all time doggy favorite, tug of war, you just have to play it correctly. You must be in charge of the game and it is suggested that you only use one designated toy. You must be the only one to start and finish the game of "tug". Is your dog making a bid for freedom by digging? Check into where your dog is digging. Escape artist dogs can be dissuaded from digging when you make escape impossible. A perimeter of chicken wire buried a couple of inches below the grass will stop this means of flight. Your dog won't be able to dig through the wire and will in the long run give up trying. Some dogs are not trying to get away they just want to be with you, this is known as separation anxiety,. A complicated psychological problem, separation anxiety will not be explored in this article. Digging could be the result of your dogs tedium. Does your dog have to spend long periods on their own in the yard? Do you provide anything for your dog to amuse himself with while you're out? If you leave you dogs toys out all the time they become ho-hum. Allow you dog only a few select toys at any one time them rotate the toys for renewed amusement. Toys that contain treats can be stuffed with different surprises for even more fun and entertainment. Break up your dogs time alone with a walk, either come home or coordinate someone to walk your dog. You can pay a walking service if you can't find a friend to walk your dog. Digging is just the favored pastime for some dogs. Don't try to fight a losing battle, work with your dogs nature. 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 permitting your dog an area of the garden is to provide him with his own sandbox. Showing your dog where to dig to find the buried objects, will train him to dig in his area. Digging outside your dogs area, can be corrected with a firm "No" if you catch him in the act. Again show him where he is permitted to dig and reward him if digs in the right place. Training your dog to dig in his own area works best if you only allow him access to the yard with supervision until he understands what is required. Give your dog other possibilities and you can stop a dog digging or digging destructively.