Learn How to Stop Your Dog from Digging
Does your dog dig every time it's outside? Is this something you are frustrated with, feeling it's uncontrollable? Are you wondering why this is happening and how to stop it? You will need to take a three-step approach to solve this problem for both you and your dog. This involves taking some time to observe your dog objectively and figure out why it's digging, doing some research, and planning the best course of action for your situation.
Tips from eHow
- Avoid punishing your dog for digging ' this only teaches her not to dig in your presence.
- Take her on walks.
- Put up a fence to keep your dog out of areas ' like your well-manicured lawn ' where you don't want her to dig.
- Confine your dog in a dog run with toys, shade and water.
- Keep your dog's sleeping area shaded in hot weather, and supply a wading pool if it's hot outside.
Turn on the sprinklers or spray your dog with a hose each time she starts digging ' this may discourage her from digging if she doesn't like water sprayed on her.
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Tips from dogobedienceadvice
- Breed Predisposition
- In the Warmer Months
- Digging for Bones
- Stop Digging in Inappropriate Areas
- Boredom
- Prevent Access
Tips from Howtodothings
- Take two consecutive days to observe your dog and record what you see by writing it down on paper.
- When you have two days' of observing your dog's digging, it's time do some research.
- Determine why the dog digs, how to avoid the digging while still providing care and training for your animal, and how you will make this happen.
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