How To Stop A Dog From Digging

 Stopping a dog from digging when they live for it, is hard.For your dog,digging can be the coolest thing in the world and loads of fun.Some dogs are just bored or lonely. They may need more play time with you or other dogs.Dogs that are not fixed,may try digging to escape to find a mate.Whatever the reason ,it is a problem that you will have to solve unless you like holes in your yard.

It is in a dogs nature to dig.They like to dig in freshly dug dirt like gardens and flowerbeds.Some dogs will dig to make themselves a den where they can feel safe.Of course there are those dogs that can't pass up the chance to bury their treasures for later.Waste not want not.But unless you can in some way get him to dig only in approved areas,he isn't likely to want stop digging.

One tip you could try is to take him for long walks.Go stretch both your legs and his.The effort may just drain off enough of his energy and the activity will keep him interested.Just going around the block might be enough to get his mind off digging.A bored dog will find a way to occupy himself and if he is outside that could be digging.If you don't have the time to watch him every second a play is in order. Try one of the ones that you put his favorite treat inside.He will work at that for quite some time before he either gets bored or gets the treat.

Dogs aren't that unlike us. They like to learn new things too.Keeping him busy trying something new goes a long way to solving your digging troubles.Teach him some tricks,work on his obedience training,whatever.Just keep him guessing.

Now if your dog decides to find himself a friend , digging out is how he is going to do that.His natural instincts are pretty powerful.At that point unless you plan on breeding him you have two choices,a trip to the vet or keeping him penned up.Neither is much fun but the vet may be a better option.

You could try setting up an area for him to dig in.Someplace that is all his.Encourage him to dig only there.He will eventually learn where it is okay to dig.Heap on the praise when he does.

If your dog digs underneath your deck lets say, you may have to take more drastic efforts.Putting screening or lattace around your deck should do the trick.Dogs usually dig under something to keep cool.Your pooch could be telling you something,such as he needs somewhere to cool off.Make sure you provide that along with plenty of cool water and your problem may solve itself.

Another thing you could try is to take a can, put a handful of pebbles in it,tape off the opening so that the pebbles will rattle inside.When you catch your dog in the act throw the can down near your dog.This should startle him enough to interrupt his digging. Be unpredictible when trying this method as your dog would eventually tune out the noise and keep digging.

 Dog training doesn't have to be hard,especially trying to stop your dog from digging.Instead of yelling and screaming at your dog why not investigate "The Secrets Of Dog Training".It could be just the right thing to stop your dog from digging and to save your sanity!