People think 2 different ways on whether it is okay for a dog to dig. Some feel it is what dogs do and to be true to his nature, he should be allowed to. Others feel like there are boundaries in their yards the dog needs to learn and they must not be crossed.
My feeling is really both. While it is a dog's nature to dig and you want to let them be a dog as much as possible, I think you can have both a beautiful yard and a happy dog. This involves you being ready to train him so that this can happen.
If you're reading this article, you've probably already got a dog digging problem and it's too late for you to find out that certain dogs like Huskies, Malamutes, and Terriers are notorious diggers. If by chance you're just doing some research and are about to head off to the shelter to see who's available, you may want to keep these breeds in the back of your mind as possible candidates for dog digging problems.
Let's start with why dogs dig.
1. Not enough exercise. Digging gives them a way to burn off all their energy.
2. Boredom. Bored dogs need a job to do, and digging holes can quite often fit the bill.
3. I gotta get outta here! Some dogs just want to see the world, and the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. These guys are nearly impossible to confine, no matter how much exercise and attention they get.
Show me how to make the digging go away, please!
Well there are some obvious solutions to the above reasons that they dig. If he's not getting enough exercise, get more exercise for him. If he's bored, give him something to do, like playing with you or some toys just for him.
You can use something repulsive to a dog. And there really is something that works. Dogs despise digging where they have pooped - even if they occasionally eat their feces. (More on poop eating, visit website below) So make cleaning up after your dog interesting and put the poop in the area where they dig.
OK, so what if this doesn't do the trick? You are going to find a place where he can dig! Then you teach him to dig in that spot only. You can do this, even if your yard is not too big or you just can't bear to see holes in your precious lawn.
My feeling is really both. While it is a dog's nature to dig and you want to let them be a dog as much as possible, I think you can have both a beautiful yard and a happy dog. This involves you being ready to train him so that this can happen.
If you're reading this article, you've probably already got a dog digging problem and it's too late for you to find out that certain dogs like Huskies, Malamutes, and Terriers are notorious diggers. If by chance you're just doing some research and are about to head off to the shelter to see who's available, you may want to keep these breeds in the back of your mind as possible candidates for dog digging problems.
Let's start with why dogs dig.
1. Not enough exercise. Digging gives them a way to burn off all their energy.
2. Boredom. Bored dogs need a job to do, and digging holes can quite often fit the bill.
3. I gotta get outta here! Some dogs just want to see the world, and the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. These guys are nearly impossible to confine, no matter how much exercise and attention they get.
Show me how to make the digging go away, please!
Well there are some obvious solutions to the above reasons that they dig. If he's not getting enough exercise, get more exercise for him. If he's bored, give him something to do, like playing with you or some toys just for him.
You can use something repulsive to a dog. And there really is something that works. Dogs despise digging where they have pooped - even if they occasionally eat their feces. (More on poop eating, visit website below) So make cleaning up after your dog interesting and put the poop in the area where they dig.
OK, so what if this doesn't do the trick? You are going to find a place where he can dig! Then you teach him to dig in that spot only. You can do this, even if your yard is not too big or you just can't bear to see holes in your precious lawn.
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