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If you do not have a garden, this probably will not be your problem. But if you have a dog who likes to go treasure hunting in your garden or likes to dig in your neighbor's garden, then you certainly have an issue!
Dog digging is normal. Some people do not mind it; others do. Some people believe that a dog is a dog, that digging is natural to them and you should allow the dog to express itself by letting it dig, never mind that he ruins your carefully tended flowerbed. There are those, on the other hand, who believe that spending hours making a flowerbed perfect and then having the dog ruin it is not acceptable, especially if you went out of your way to buy the plants and they were expensive.
The middle ground is, it is alright for a dog to dig, sometimes. But not the flowerbed!
If your dog likes to dig in your garden and you want to stop this behavior, then you will have to train your dog not to. But first you have to understand the reason for this behavior.
Why Dogs Dig
Dogs dig for several reasons:
Lack of exercise. If your dog is under-exercised this is, to him, the perfect way to get the exercise he badly needs but lacks. If he is too hyped up but is not given regular exercise, digging is a way through which he can release all that tension.
Separation anxiety. Some dogs will dig, especially when they are pining for your company or missing their mom. It is like looking for a hideout where they can bury their sorrows in.
Boredom. If a dog has nothing better to do, he will look for something to pass the time by. Digging is one way of doing it, and is fun.
Search for broader horizons. Dogs, like some of us, like to explore the unknown. Digging is one way of doing that because they do not know what they are going to find underneath. It is like treasure hunting, in a way.
How to Curb the Digging Habit
Exercise your dog. If your dog digs because he is under-exercised, then you must find time to give him his regular exercise by taking him out for a walk, or playing with him. That will take his attention away from digging.
Give him alternatives. Giving your dog toys and things to chew on while you are out will give him something to focus his attention on, and will wear him out and allow him to expel his dog energy.
If your dog digs for no reason, here are some ideas on how to stop the behavior:
Restrict his access. If you cannot be with your dog outside and therefore will not be able to control his digging, keep him inside the house, or in a pen, for the time being.
Use natural deterrents. Nobody, not even dogs, likes dog or cat poop. It does not look good, does not smell good, but if there is no other way to prevent your dog from digging maybe this will. He will not want to soil his paws with that.
Choose a plant that the dog will find hard to dig. If violets and delicate plants will not stop your dog from digging, maybe thorny roses will, or other plants that have deep roots and thorny stems.
Don't let him see you dig. If you are tending to your garden or have to dig for some reason, do not show your dog that you are doing it. If he sees you he will think it is alright to do the same thing.
Chicken-wire it. This takes some effort, but definitely works. Roll up the turf or grass pads in the yard and lay down chicken wire underneath it. Then roll it down again. The next time your dog tries to dig on that spot he will find it frustrating and eventually give up.
Give him his own place to dig. Remember that you will not be able to eradicate dog digging behavior entirely. What you can do is give him his corner where he can dig as much as he wants. A hidden corner in the yard would be good, and let him know that he can dig there and nowhere else. If you do not have the yard space, get him a sandbox or make one (the deeper the better). Fill it with sand and earth, and maybe even some grass and leaves. You will have to introduce him to it by showing how it is done, until he gets the idea.
Remember to make the boundaries clear, by calling his attention when he starts to dig in a no-dig zone, and praising him when he digs in the right place. As always, reward obedient dog behavior; do not forget to give him a treat when he does it right.
For more information on dealing with problematic dog behavior like chewing, barking, separation anxiety and aggression, check out SitStayFetch. This comprehensive manual on dog ownership is one reference you should not be without. Click here for free dog training lessons [http://www.expressdogtraining.com].
Olivier GLAUDY is a great pet lover whose articles on dog training have helped thousands of dog owners fix their dog behavior problems. For more topics on dog training techniques, you will find his free dog training lessons a valuable resource.
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