How do I keep my dogs from digging in my flower gardens?

Answer 1

This sounds really yucky, but it is effective.

When you pooper scoop the yard, put the dog poop into the holes your dog has dug in the garden. Put a little bit of dirt over the top, but don't bury it deeply. The thin layer of dirt helps to keep it from stinking so we can't smell it, but the dog can smell it and will not dig there.

Then give you dog one place in your yard that he *is* allowed to dig. Praise him highly for digging in his "special" spot.

It requires a lot of effort on your part, but the dog can be trained this way.

The only other way I know of that really works is to bury some chicken wire or field fencing in the soil so the dog simply cannot dig past it. They don't like the way it feels on their paws, so they'll look for another spot to dig.

Keep your dogs entertained and well exercised. A tired dog is a well-behaved dog. It's usually when they are bored that they dig and chew. So perhaps a Kong toy that is stuffed with a treat they really have to work at will help solve the problem, too.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Hot pepper Cayenne

Answer 3

I always used black pepper, It is not so expensive and I raised many litters of Collie pups, on Black pepper on the furniture.
ONE YEAR, we had a pup who would eat right through the black pepper and chew the table or chair etc.
So out of frustration I covered the chair legs with Cheyenne Sauce.only to come home and find EVERY ONE LOVED THE FLAVOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MAN. so back to black pepper that was at least 90% effective..

Answer 4

I agree red pepper. Actually it is suppose to keep all animals out.

Answer 5

spread some red pepper inthe flower beds that will stop them

Answer 6

put a fence around it. or beat them. or bury a dead body. the necrotizing faciitis will get rid of them.

Answer 7

Horseradish and /or tabasco