| Eliminate Puppy Digging |
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| Pets - Pets |
| Written by Mason Harding |
| Monday, 17 November 2008 08:18 |
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People think 2 different ways on whether it is okay for a dog to dig. Some feel it is what dogs do and to be true to his nature, he should be allowed to. Others feel like there are boundaries in their yards the dog needs to learn and they must not be crossed.
People think 2 different ways on whether it is okay for a dog to dig. Some feel it is what dogs do and to be true to his nature, he should be allowed to. Others feel like there are boundaries in their yards the dog needs to learn and they must not be crossed. I fall right in between - it is a normal part of who a dog is that wants to dig and is therefore okay to allow this occasionally. However, there is not a good explanation why dogs and plants cannot live harmoniously in a yard. They will require some time and teaching by you. If you're reading this article, you've probably already got a dog digging problem and it's too late for you to find out that certain dogs like Huskies, Malamutes, and Terriers are notorious diggers. If by chance you're just doing some research and are about to head off to the shelter to see who's available, you may want to keep these breeds in the back of your mind as possible candidates for dog digging problems. Let's start with why dogs dig. 1. Lack of exercise. Digging is a good way to burn off nervous energy. 2. Bored. Dogs like to have a job to do and if they don't, digging is one job they will find to do. 3. The grass is always greener! There are dogs who are roamers and do not want any fence to stand in their way. Activity and attention do little to deter these guys. Then how do we make them stop? For sure, you can get them more exercise by walking them or letting them out more often. And if they are bored, buying them their own toys. And then best of all play tug of war with them Deter them with their own poop. Yep, dogs do not like to dig where they poop. So move their poop to the area where they are prone to dig. Even if they occasionally eat their own poop, they won't dig there. (For info on Dogs Eating Poop, see the website below). You've tried everything and he just won't stop digging - now what? It probably makes sense that he needs to dig. Your job is to find a spot that you can live with and start training him to use that place only. The size of your place doesn't limit this from working. About the Author: For more information on handling unwanted dog behaviors you'll probably be interested in our complete dog training manual. Go to our Dog Training Course website to learn valuable tips and hints, such as the hugely popular "dog whispering" technique for having the most fun possible with your "best friend" today! |