Dog digging is one of them most annoying habits your dog can have. If your garden and flowerbeds are always ruined and your yard is starting to look like an archeological site, then you have to start learning how to stop dog digging. But before you can stop dog digging habits, you first need to know the reasons behind it.
A lot of reasons can cause dog digging behavior. There are specific breeds such as terriers that are more prone to dog digging than other breeds. For some breeds, however, this habit is a fun exercise because it is invigorating with the treasures, smells and creatures that they can discover. What's more, some dogs have the tendency to dig because they are bored and have nothing to do or because of anxiety.
Dogs are social beings as well so they sometimes dig just to make an escape. They may also dig as a form of shelter – when they feel cold, thy start digging up for warmth. Similarly, when they feel cold, they dig up the moist and cool earth where they can lie in. Dogs also do digging when they need to hide some leftovers. In shows and cartoons, dogs normally dig so that they can hide their bones. Lastly, digging can help dogs trim their nails.
Now that you know the reasons, you can now stop dog digging. The first thing that you have to do is identify the circumstance that triggers it, then change it. For instance, if you find that your dog is digging because he wants to keep himself warm, then provide him with things that will warm him.
Get your dog to do other activities so that he may be distracted from digging. Begin with with toys and regular walks to the park. Bring him to dog parks so he can interact with other dogs. Next, spend quality time with him. If the dog's reason behind the digging is loneliness, then you should give him extra attention. Give him baths, groom him and have him perform things when you need to be away for long.
If you find it hard to stop dog digging, you can barricade areas where you do not want your dog to ruin. Make a wire mesh or wooden fences around your flowerbeds or cover places with rocks and bricks. Over time, your dog will learn to respect areas that are off-limits.
When your dog cannot control his digging problems or if he really needs to dig, especially if your dog is the digging type, assign a certain area where he can do so. You can provide the corner of your yard as his own digging sanctuary. You may even create a personal sandbox for the dog. Bury some of his toys or treats in the sandbox so that he may dig it up and praise him when he gets them.
To stop dog digging for good, do not limit yourself to just one tactic. It may take some time, but in the end you will finally be able to put a stop to your dog's digging problems.
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