how do you keep your 6 month old english bulldog from digging holes in your walls!?

Question

i also have her mom and she has never done this!

Answer 1

Hi Josie!
Most digging is motivated by boredom or the sheer fun of it. It is one way of expelling unused energy, perhaps from lack of exercise. In all cases, punishing dog digging (particularly after the event) does not work and in all likelihood, it will cause anxiety that may make the situation worse. Refocusing this behaviour often achieves better results than attempting to stop it altogether.

Give your dog plenty of attention and human interaction.
Regular walks, play opportunities and other exercise outlets will leave your dog better rested and less inclined to dig.

Keep your dog entertained. I recommend that you keep a variety of toys on hand so that you can rotate them in and out of your dog's active stash to keep your dog from getting bored with them.

Jason Homan

Answer 2

The dog could be bored or stressed. Try lots of toys and chew bones. One thing I found resourceful was getting a empty 2 liter bottle and putting holes in it then adding some cheese chunks, treats and dog food. Give it to the dog for hours of fun and enjoyment.

Answer 3

my dog chewed through the walls it was chronic but thats what puppies do. What i did if i caught him in the act I gave him a smack on the nose but that didn't work and i refuse to "beat" a dog its not kind. There are other ways..Lavender oil worked for me, i put lavender oil where the dog was digging chewing etc and he wouldn't go near it as the dogs sense of smell is so good that the lavender oil just put him off. Your house will smell like lavender oil for a while but you get used to it. p,s does he do it when you are in the house or out or both? cos if you are out the house gets lots of toys Kongs work for my dog! keeps them occupied he might just be bored!

Answer 4

Is she pawing at the wall to make holes or is she eating them? My Akita recently started trying to eat the one wall in our living room and we use bitter apple spray on the area he is partial to and if I catch him trying to lick the wall, I tell him "leave it" and move him away from the wall. I have seen at Petsmart a spray that you put on stuff that you want your animals to leave alone but I have never tried it so I am not sure if it really works. I think it is called Stay Off or something like that.

Answer 5

beat her until she stops but you must catch her in the act

Answer 6

i would crate him when you aren't in the room. period.