I Have A Pug And She Always Digs At The covers And Couch
2006-10-13 11:30:22 · 8 answers · asked by legs 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
it's a dog's natural instinct to dig for several reasons - nesting, burying food, marking territory, etc. does she have any reason to be stressed? any changes in her life recently? if it's ruining the couch or you need her to stop - try hanging her blanket over the bit of the couch she digs, so she feels more secure. otherwise you can make a noisy rattle from an empty plastic bottle with coins in - when she starts to dig, shake the rattle which will distract her - at the same time say very firmly 'leave it'. each time just as she goes to dig (be vigilant and quick off the mark - timing is important), use the rattle and the command and she should stop fairly soon. if she's really stubborn - throw the rattle on the ground near her and use the command. the noise startles her out of the activity - the command lets her know what to do. good luck!
2006-10-13 11:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by soph 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She probably does not realise it's not dirt she's digging.... She probably believes the covers & couch to be the best hiding places!
I have a cat and believe me, she does worse things!!
Good luck!
2006-10-13 18:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by Sune 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello! How are you? I don't have an idea why do dogs dig? but my chihuahua looks so cute every time that he digs.... I love to see him doing it, all the time, because i really enjoy seeing him digging everywhere... Dogs are really cute!!! take care and good luck...
2006-10-13 18:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by laflaca1970 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is their instincts to dig. In the wild they dig to find food, hide food, and make bedding ground.
2006-10-13 18:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by timdvrs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is making a bed. Dogs like to lay in the cool dirt outside and it is a natural instinct
2006-10-13 18:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by Elizabeth L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's call nesting. It is instinctual and both males and females nest. Nesting helps them feel secure and for females it prepares a comfortable place for their pups.
2006-10-13 19:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, my dogs like to dip becasue of their claws. they always find amusement in it. they feel some kind of feeling
2006-10-13 18:39:09 · answer #7 · answered by jackierosenfeld 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they dont know yet that they eat dogs in china. theyll find out soon enough tho..
2006-10-13 18:32:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋