How to Stop a Dog Digging Problem

By Vic Lee

If you are having digging problems with your dog, don't worry it can be solved!

Dog naturally like to dig and where better then in your own backyard! Of course this is not so great for you or your garden.

Have you tried yelling, slapping the dogs rear or tying your dog up with a chain or rope? Many think that these methods will stop digging problems but they don't work.

Dogs start digging because they are calling for attention, they can feel lonely and know that by digging you will come to them. Other dogs may just be bored and starting digging to play or dig up their toys.

Here are a couple of steps to stop your dogs digging problem.

First of all, if you do have an "allowed" digging area, keep your dog in that area by making a small fence. When you see your dog digging in the allowed area praise it and let it know that it is being a good dog.

If fences do not work then you must invest a bit of time and be on the lookout for whenever your dog starts to dig in the wrong area. As soon as you catch your dog make a loud noise by placing rocks in a coffee can and shaking it in order to get your dogs attention. Or you could also have a squirt bottle near by and squirt some water in its face. Of course for this you have to be attentive to when your dog starts to dig.

However, by doing this persistently you will notice that your dog will learn and understand that it is not supposed to dig in the garden.

Also, make sure that your dog isn't digging because it is anxious or bored. Take your dog out for a walk every day or have at least an hour or more of playtime with your dog.

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