How to Stop a Dog From Digging
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So you have begun to notice that your dog is good inside but when he gets outside you observe that he has picked up the annoying habit of digging. Some dogs are trying to dig a tunnel under the fence while other dogs have left behind what seems to be a yard filled with potholes. A couple of other reasons why your dog is digging besides the one where he is trying to get out would be, he saw something go into a hole and he is determined to get it out or he is looking for a place to bury a toy or a bone. Some dogs dig because they think that it is a hole lot of fun. Even though this behavior goes back many generations, there are ways to stop dog from digging.
Punishment?
How to stop your dog from this bad behavior should not involve punishment. The tool of punishment to correct any dog behavioral problems is usually not the most effective tool. Remember he is not digging because he knows it bugs you, it is part of his instinct and up to this point he does not understand that it is unacceptable behavior. Don’t punish him, if you do he is not going to know why you punished him so just step back and try to figure out why he may be digging and then you will be able to seek the solution.
Get Your Dog Some Exercise
When some pups start the digging thing it could just be because of boredom. Digging is a form of activity so to stop a dog from digging you need to find some other forms of exercise. One thing you could do is take him for a walk around the neighborhood, find a local dog park or go out into the yard and play ball with him for 25-minutes or so. Just offer him some type of exercise tio relieve his boredom.
Small Animals
If your dog is digging because he is after a small rodent, a prairie dog or a snake then the best way to stop dog from digging in this scenario would be to eliminate the small animal. Cunsult an expert if you don’t think that you can get rid of the small animal problem but at least try to eliminate this temptatiom.
It Is Too Hot Outside
When the temperature begins to rise your dog is going to look for a cool place to go and if he does not have one he will try to dig one. By putting up some sort of shelter or getting him a dog house to get out of the sun would be the best advice on how to stop a dog from digging in this situation.
Digging just makes a mess of your yard and, worse case scenario, should your dog dig himself out he could get hurt. Do your best to find the cause of your dogs digging and then apply some of the above tips to eliminate it.
Good Luck
