How do i prevent my dog from digging holes??

Answer 1

THE REASON WHY DOGS DIG
Digging is a natural canine behavior. Dogs dig for many reasons: Some simply enjoy digging; some are looking for a cool spot if it’s hot out; some like to bury things to save for later. If your dog is left out in the yard alone for hours, she may be digging holes out of boredom. She may also dig under fencing in order to find an escape route. Some dogs “dig” inside the house in an attempt to create a bed. If your dog scrapes the floor with his paw and circles around, put an old blanket or a square of carpet in that spot to make a bed.

THE WAY TO PREVENT DOGS FROM DIGGING
Since digging is an enjoyable activity for dogs, it’s tough to get a dog to stop. But, you can train your dog to dig in an acceptable spot. Here’s how to do it: Pick a place in your yard where a wooden dirt or sand box can be built. (If you can’t build a box, you could try a child-size pool.) For a 50-pound dog, the dirt box should be at least 12 inches deep. After you fill the box with dirt or sand, moisten the soil and hide some toys in the box. Provide a variety of treasures for your dog to dig up – new toys, her favorite toys and long-lasting things to chew. Then, encourage your dog to dig in the box. Watch your dog for awhile – if you see her digging anywhere else in the yard, take her back to her dirt box. If you’re someone who enjoys playing in the dirt, you might try actually digging with her. Sometimes, you may be what your dog would like to play with! To minimize digging, make sure your dog’s physical and social needs are met. In hot weather, dogs must have shade and clean, cool water to drink. Some dogs enjoy a child-size pool to splash around in. Remember, too, that dogs will dig out of boredom, so make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise and interaction with you on a daily basis. If your dog likes to play with other dogs, try to ensure that he gets the chance to do that. Besides keeping him occupied for a time, playing with other dogs will use up some of his excess energy. In general, when dogs have enough exercise, they are more relaxed and more likely to happily lay around instead of digging in your garden.


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Hope I have helped!
lulu

Answer 2

Couple of ideas-

If it is just in one area, decide that the area is a play dig area for your dog.

Exercise your dog more!!!! A tired dog is a well behaved dog!

Put down gravel instead.

Put some of your dog's poop into the hole- they won't dig there.

Put a balloon in the hole - they will leave that alone because if they scratch at it the balloon pops and scares them.

Give your dog something else to do - toys to play with, kong with food inside, etc.

Crate training is the BEST. That way the dog can't dig while you aren't supervising.

Answer 3

I think it is part of dog's habit to dig holes. I notice they do it when they are excited or want to go outside. Digging is their way of expressing their feelings but if you want to stop your dog from doing it try to put him on a cage with a cement floor. That way he won't be able to dig holes.

Answer 4

The way that you can prevent your dog from digging holes is don't declaw your dog because when a a dog is declawed they had been used to being able to scratch things so after they are declawed they are used to being able to scratch they get a feeling in their paws sometimes which hurts there paws and just like humans putting pressure on a spot where it hurts and they cant put there paws on where it hurts to make pressure so digging on the hard ground puts pressure on there paws where they get a pain every once in a while after getting declawed and makes the pain go away and that how you get your dogs to stop digging holes you dont get them declawed.

Answer 5

Am pet sitting two big "German shepherd" dogs (mongrels) & they ve started digging more since I haven t been able to walk them. It seems that now that they ve had a taste of life outside the fenced backyard, that they want the Full Monty. Their owner never walked them, so I ve been trying to get them back to their no walk lifestyle, before she returns. I appreciate the feedback above about not making a big deal out of the digging since they may do it more to get attention. Will try putting feces, rocks or metal grating in the area where they re digging to get out under a fence!

Answer 6

this can be a hard one. my dog digs the occasional hole, but all i have to do is ask "what did you do"? in any tone of voice and he knows he has done something wrong,. you need to catch him in the act (it's pointless scalding him after the fact) and let him know it's not okay. try squirting the hose, a loud noise anything you think might deter him. otherwise, excelpet make a spray called get off my garden (i think) and that does work.... but depending on the size of your yard, you may need a lot! hope this helps :c)

Answer 7

Hi there... Dogs always love to dig.. I live in a really big house with lots of space in my backyard and what i did was... I specifically did a 5 meter by 5 meter patch of soil with fences around it. - It used to be my old veggie patch, but my dog loved to dig so much, he got in and uprooted all my veggies. - I put him in there and watched his reaction. I put his food bowl and water bowl in there and his favorite pillow. So I let him sleep there for a night, and in the morning, he eventually started digging again. So, I kept doing this routine until he was a foot down in the ground and was sick and tired of digging. Hope I helped... Good Luck...

Answer 8

where? in the yard? garden? is he a digging breed/? if he is, you may be stuck with it. You could always teach him "NO" or "STOP"

Rather than trying to stop his fun, you could make him a "sand box". An area where he can dig all he wants. Bury some bones or toys in there. Give him a command and direct him to the box if he tries to dig anywhere else. Praise him when he digs in his own box.

Answer 9

Well
If you haven't attended a good dog traning course you shouldn't complain. You have to learn to understand better your dog, the causes of its bad behaviours and some good techniques to use to get rid of any issue you have with your furry friend.

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Regards

Answer 10

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