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How To Stop Pups Creating Excavations
So your dog has a digging problem, well not really, it's you that have the problem, in as much as to them there is no problem. There are various reasons why dogs dig holes. These can include
* Boredom
* It just feels fantastic
* Because for their breed it is their inherited instinct for example terriers
* They are hot and need to cool down
* They are trying to break out of the yard
* They are lonely or they are trying to get some attention
* They have surplus energy and must burn it off
* You have created something that smells good to them by putting fertilizer in your garden or providing some freshly dug dirt for your dog
TIPS TO STOP DOGS DIGGING HOLES
Boredom - Your dog is digging to give themselves mental and physical stimulation. To stop this, you will need to provide them with something else to do. Take them for walks , play with them and if they are home by themselves, provide them with things to play with.
Digging feels brilliant or is inborn instinct for their breed - As mentioned above, give them something else to do or expend some quality time with them.
Other ways to discourage further digging include
* Putting their own fresh dog poop in fresh holes, because they don't like excavating through their own poop
* Place chicken wire where they like to dig, as they don't like the feel of it, if they try to dig though it
* Bury a small balloon just under the soil where they like to dig, as the exploding balloon will give them a scare and associate digging with a bad experience
* Sprinkle chili powder or cayenne pepper where they enjoy to dig, as this will also associate digging with an undesirable experience
* Reprimand them if caught in the act
They are hot and must to cool down - If they are hot, dogs dig holes to provide themselves with a cool place to lie. To counter this, ensure that your dog has a cool place to go during the heat of the day. Also, make sure that they have ample water.
They are trying to escape out of the yard - Dogs dig beneath fences and gates in order to get to the other side, due to the fact they are bored (see above) and there are interesting things happening on the other side of the fence. Another possibility that your dog may be trying to escape is to mate. Spaying or neutering is a good way to address this problem.
They are lonely or they are trying to get some attention - Bring them inside and allow them be part of the family or go outside and spend time with them.
They have surplus energy and need to burn it off - Give them plenty of exercise though walks and games, that provide lots of physical and mental stimulation.
You have made something that smells nice to them by putting fertilizer in your garden or providing some freshly dug dirt for them - The fertilizer and the freshly dug soil are captivating to them. Discourage them by placing a sprinkler in the garden and turning it on whenever you see them in the act. Other strategies for discouraging digging have been mentioned above.
You can also try making available a designated area for them to dig. This can be a sandbox or an area of freshly dug earth, where you can half bury toys to encourage them to play and dig in that area.
Which of these workable solutions can you use to stop dogs digging holes?
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