2007-02-25 21:41:13 · 13 answers · asked by theresamontgomery 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Pick up his..ahem..droppings and fill it up and he will stop.
2007-02-25 21:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by starrynight1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way I know of is for you to spend supervised time in the yard with your dog. Each time it goes to dig calmly tell it "no" and redirect it to a toy. It's just like anything else, jumping on people, chewing on non-dog-toy items, barking, you need to give it something else to do so that it learns that it's ok to chew on it's toy in the yard, or chase a ball, but not ok to dig.
The designated sandbox the poster above mentioned is also a great idea that I've heard does work with some pups. It's the off season but this summer a kiddie pool filled with dirt or sand can work well in this capacity.
2007-02-25 22:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by Scruffy Dog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A majority of dogs dig due to boredom. Your dog most likely falls into that group.
You need to wear him out physically and mentally everyday. Take him for runs, walks, play fetch with him, heck a flashlight works great too! For mental stimulation, training drills and kongs stuffed with a treat work.
That said, is your dog an outside dog? I ask because house dogs rarely have the time out in their yard to dig during potty breaks. If he is, not only is he bored, he's looking for attention. Which you need to start giving him.
2007-02-25 22:40:09 · answer #3 · answered by throughtwoeyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you pour concrete you are on a futile mission! Dogs dig to find a cooler area to lie in. My beagles used to be like gofers in the summertime! I had to watch mowing the lawn I didn't lose the tractor! Just a fact of life owning a dog!
2007-02-26 00:03:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,maybe he is bored, so take him for more walks, or buy him quality toys. He could just be naughty aswell, so you could put strong pepper around the areas he digs, to scare him away. Sometimes a whiffy citrus scent works. Find out what smell he doesnt like, and use it. Just make sure its not a chemical etc that harmful for him to inhale.
:)
2007-02-25 21:53:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find the best way is to provide a small area which is fine for your dog to dig in - like a sand pit.
This article has some tips - http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/how-to-stop-dogs-from-digging.html
2007-02-25 22:03:02 · answer #6 · answered by Chris Smith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the place your dog is digging,you may have a dead body down there... just kidding you.You try to take your dog to long walks in the forest,that may help.
2007-02-25 21:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by armen_cz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take away his tiny little shovel! How disrespectful!!!
Hmmm....I don't think you can, really. Trimming his toenails would help. My doggy digs to naturally trim them, himself...
Other than that....I'd say you'd have to confine him to a part of the yard that you don't mind having dug into.
Bad doggy!! Bad doggy!!!
2007-02-25 21:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by treefrog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, negotiate. Threaten wth sanctions, only if the activity doesn't stop. If this doesn't work, pour cement over every square inch of your yard. If he still attempts to dig, seek canine psychiatry.
2007-02-25 21:47:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
1. chain the dog
2. put the dog inside a kennel
3. cement your backyard
2007-02-25 21:45:09 · answer #10 · answered by Clive Roland 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋