i adopted a male golden retriever mix from the pound six months ago and al has been great until about 2 weeks ago then all of a sudden he want to dig holes in my lawn and lay there is something i can do to detur him of this activity
2007-12-09 10:36:49 · 7 answers · asked by lukel0523 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Without the dog seeing you, fill the holes up with the dog's stool and lava rocks and cover it with about 1 inch of dirt. Dogs will often dig in the same general area so when the dog goes to dig there again, the dog will find it unpleasant and will either stop immediately or move to a new spot. If they move to a new spot, just continue to fill the new holes and over a period of no more than 2 weeks, the dog will stop.
Do not ever let the dog see you planting or working in the garden. In addition, do not let him see you filling in holes he has already dug. The phrase “follow the leader” comes to mind for this scenario. If the dog sees you digging, it is only natural for him to assume it is acceptable behavior.
You can also bury chicken wire fencing where the dog is most inclined to dig. Lay the chicken wire approximately 1 to 2 inches below the surface and cover it with soil. When the dog attempts to dig in this area, the chicken wire will prevent the dog from digging any farther than an inch or so. Be sure to cut a large enough piece and secure it to the ground sufficiently to prevent the dog from ripping it up. The chicken wire has a tendency to cause discomfort to the dog’s paws as he digs. The chicken wire can be left in place indefinitely and grass and other plants can grow up through it. This is very effective in areas like flowerbeds, if the dog is digging in one specific area.
Sprays can be used to deter a dog from digging in a certain area. Pet stores have many products to choose from that are formulated to repel dogs. Be careful when using these types of products, as some of them are toxic. Use them sparingly and only as a last resort.
Another thing to consider, but again with caution, is to make sure that the dog's nails are cut short. It is best to allow either a professional groomer or veterinarian to do this. If the dog's nails are cut short enough, it will be uncomfortable for the dog to dig and that will often deter him from digging.
Good Luck.
2007-12-12 05:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, you should ask this question in the dog section, a lot of vets and dog sav y people are there to help you. The dog is doing the digging because they like to lay in the cool earth that they find when they dig. A lot of dogs dig huge holes and crawl in. It just sounds to me like he needs an area he can lay in that is cool and comfy. They like it a little moist and cool. Good luck
2007-12-09 21:10:00 · answer #2 · answered by dragonfly 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
don't leave him in your yard unattended. make sure you are with your dog if he ever goes outside.If he starts to dig holes...get mad at him and tell him "NO" with authority...after a while he will know it is bad and that it makes you upset. Sooner or later he will stop digging holes.
2007-12-09 18:40:03 · answer #3 · answered by deepiedog1 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Put his poop in the holes. Dogs won't dig in their own "dirt".
2007-12-10 05:24:00 · answer #4 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe tieing him up on a cable and putting a big tarp under him until he grows out of it will work... just an idea.
2007-12-09 18:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Cameron A 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
you will need a lot of patience, this breed is very stubborn but you will need to be more so
good luck
take your dog to the vet and ask his opinion, he is the best to advise you
2007-12-10 04:07:34 · answer #6 · answered by Val K 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
shoot him.........sorry just feelin kinda humerous
2007-12-09 18:43:33 · answer #7 · answered by Ga. boy 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋