if its hot or nice and cool outside, my dog likes to dig holes anywhere in the yard and lay down in them. i hate it because i try to keep my yard looking nice with trees and flowers, and i don't like to tie him up because- then whats the use of being outside. i've tried some herbal stuff from pets mart- that says it'll make them stop digging--- yeah right, that didn't bother him a bit! any suggestions? something that won't cause a lot of work- like lying down chicken wire (a co-worker of mine suggested)....... thanks
2006-09-20 12:58:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
1)Your dog is bored. Don't leave him out there for long periods of time. And don't leave him out there alone. This may seem dumb, but people do come and steal dogs to use to train killer dogs for dog fights.
2)Give your dog a cool spot in the yard in the shade, a kiddie pool with water in it, a sprinkler, whatever he likes.
3)Treat him with some Frosty Paws when it is hot to help him cool down.
4)When they start to dig, tell him no and give him something acceptable to do, this also goes back to not leaving your dog out in the yard alone.
Don't use chicken wire, your dog could get his paws cut up and then you will have a huge vet bill.
2006-09-20 13:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog has her favorite place to dig and lay but will got nuts with little holes EVERYWHERE when her stomach is upset - like after getting a dogie bag full of greasy meat or gets into something rich like cat food.
2006-09-20 13:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by justwondering 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each time he does it you need to reprimand him. It will work after a little bit. I wouldn't suggest the chicken wire he might try to eat it and choke. Also try getting his nails trimmed. That's the best I can do. Good Luck!
2006-09-20 13:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by natmys333 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch them and stop them every time they start digging. Or get a chain to put them on so they are limited as to where they can go while outside unless you are out there with them watching them. chicken wire would be cruel.
2006-09-20 13:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by momofericha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes is dog is bored and try the small pool if he likes water. the other option, try filling hole with water and put head in and hold!!! if that doesn't work, try filling holes with his own poop, this works well too. I know the water thing may sound bad but it works. try lots of toys in yard too.
2006-09-20 15:23:36 · answer #5 · answered by cattledog_vinnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's what dogs do . . they dig holes in the ground and lay in them because it helps them keep cool . . .
2006-09-20 13:06:37 · answer #6 · answered by ♥LoisLane♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him sit in a baby swimming pool! That'll keep him cool.
2006-09-20 13:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by Rebecca V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is bored. It wants something to occupy itself. Or, it could smelling moles or some other underground varmint.
2006-09-20 13:04:53 · answer #8 · answered by April O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could it be that your dog is spending to much time outdoors? dogs will dig when they are bored.
2006-09-20 13:22:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to stop...Spank him..Thas the only way..
2006-09-20 12:59:59 · answer #10 · answered by ladymember 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋