How do you stop a dog from digging in the yard and being distructive in the home?

Answer 1

First make sure the dog is getting plenty of exercise on a daily basis. If the behavior continues, take the dog to an obedience class or consult a professional trainer.

Answer 2

There are many reasons dogs dig or chew on inappropriate items. A general reason would be because the dog is stimulating itself and enjoys this as play. The very first thing is to enroll in a good obedience class and learn about dog behavior, how to teach your dog, how to be alpha, and it will give you the tools to correct behavior problems. If your dog is not getting enough play from you and or not burning off enough energy to calm it down then you have to change your routine so you can interact more with the dog. You see where I'm going here? It is not the dog's fault and there is not a simple answer to fit your question. Just training your dog and being with it will make a tremendous improvement.

Answer 3

Some dogs, like Welsh Terriers, are bred to dig. It's part of their being to dig and they love every minute of it. Rather than trying to stop this behavior, I suggest fencing off a small area of the yard where they can dig to their heart's content.

As for being destructive in the home, that's a different story. You have to figure out why they're being destructive, and substitute something constructive. Are they a young teething puppy? Bored for long hours by themselves? Upset at being left alone?

Dogs are pack animals, and often happier with a second dog as a companion. Some dogs even like a kitty companion. A dog walker in the middle of the work day can also help. Dogs, especially teethers, need safe chew toys.

The bottom line is to work with a dog's nature, not against it.

Answer 4

It's in the dogs nature to dig. Creating an environment that is dog safe and gives him a chance to BE a dog will work wonders. If he is digging out of a fenced in area...you can bury dog wire beneath the fence so when he is digging and gets to the wire..he can dig no more. If he is being distructive in the house...dog proof your home...just like you would child proof your home if it were a new baby. Most of all, keep things that could hurt him out of his reach and give him firm NO's when he is caught in the act of doing something he is not supposed to be doing. Do not hit the dog to make it stop, dogs do not understand being hit, they just turn bitter and it causes emotional issue in the dog and it will eventually act out in more ways.

Give him alternative things to do, like dog toys and dog bones...I do not suggest raw hide, it can splinter and cause cuts in his intestines. Are you walking him enough? Dogs that get bored will get into things...A tired happy dog will lay in his bed and take a nap!

Answer 5

Some dogs are full of energy when young and behave just like human teenagers.Once they get a year or two older it gets better - they grow up.
If you are serious about your dog take him to a professional trainer and pay attention to what he says[or she].
You will enjoy your companion much, much more.

Answer 6

I have found that burying his own 'poo' in the hole will stop him redigging in the same spot. But as everyone else has added make sure he has plenty to keep him busy and entertained, and get him properly trained

Answer 7

Bring your dog to a obedient school!!If that don't teach it anything then get a shocker collar for it so whenever he starts to dig you zap him for it..Or give it a long hard punishment for it! NO HITTING THE DOG! It just makes everything worse for your family and the dog!

Answer 8

what i would do is when everytime her or she will not stop digging. shock them with one of those electric shookers. that worked for my dog

Answer 9

Exercise, training, and interaction. Odds are he's doing it because he's bored and has too much energy to work off.

Answer 10

Either take it to have it professionally trained, or give it to someone so that it can destroy their home and yard. :)