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This article was co-written by Beverly Ulbrich. Beverly Ulbrich is a dog trainer and behavior expert, and co-founder of The Pooch Coach, a dog training business in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is certified as a canine assessor by the American Kennel Club and serves on the boards of directors of the Humane Society of America and Rocket Dog Rescue. She has been voted the best dog trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area four times by SF Chronicle and Bay Woof and has won four “Top Dog Blog” awards. She has also appeared on TV as an expert on dog behavior. Beverly has over 17 years of dog training experience and specializes in training dogs that are aggressive or show signs of stress. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from Santa Clara University and a bachelor of science degree from Rutgers University.
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When it comes to raising a dog, it’s impossible not to mention that this fang will dig enough holes in his yard. Dogs dig holes for many reasons — boredom, hunting, comfort, attention, or a mere natural instinct among others. To some extent, you can accept a few holes as part of having a dog. However, there are some practical measures to prevent your dog from turning your yard patchy like a World War I military bunker.
Steps
Handling behavior
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Diagnose the problem. If you can identify why your dog is digging holes, this advantage in changing this behavior will greatly improve. Some hole-digging behavior is random and unpredictable, but often there are obvious reasons why dogs do it.
- Dogs often dig a hole (or more) for five reasons: entertainment, physical comfort, attention, escape, or unknown situations. By keeping track of when, where, and how your dog digs holes, you’ll be able to figure out why he’s digging. [1] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- You need to remember that digging holes is a natural instinct for most dogs and doesn’t have to be completely dissuaded. Some dogs are bred for the purpose of digging; like sausage dogs and terriers (dugdogs) have been bred to hunt badgers. If you know in advance that digging will become an important issue for you, do your due diligence on the breed with a natural tendency to dig before choosing a new pet. [2] X Research Source
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Pay more attention to the dog. According to many dog lovers, dogs are quite similar to children, one of the main similarities being the desire to be noticed at any cost if necessary. Your dog may have learned that digging a nice hole in the yard will get your attention, even if it’s negative attention. [3] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- If you think this might be true, ignore the dog after it has dug a hole, instead paying warm attention to good behavior.
- Also, make sure your dog has plenty of time to spend with you on other occasions. A happy dog won’t have to seek attention in the wrong way. Chasing your dog out of your presence as punishment for hole-digging can only make the situation worse.
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Alleviate dog boredom. Dogs often dig holes for nothing but boredom. Your dog may get bored of looking at the fence for a long time, whine, start playing or “hyperactive” behaviors, including digging. To prevent dogs from becoming boring: [4] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source[5] X Research Source
- Provide entertainment with toys and playtime, especially if the dog is young and doesn’t have other pets around. Change toys often to keep your dog interested.
- Train your dog to be active by running and walking. Take your dog for a walk at least twice a day, and consider letting him play with a tennis ball catapult to get him really exhausted. When tired, the dog will no longer think about digging holes.
- Socialize with other dogs. Bring your dog to the dog park to smell, roam, and socialize to his heart’s content. Dogs almost never get bored when there are many companions around.
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Interrupt safely. You need to be caught in the game while your dog is digging a hole if you want to effectively express disapproval of the activity. Since most of the hole-digging behavior takes place without your supervision, you need to find a way to make the hole-drilling uncomfortable for the dog. [6] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
- Remember: punishing your dog for digging after the incident will not solve the problem and may worsen the anxiety from the first dig.
- Use a yard fence to isolate areas that are frequently excavated. Even a small obstacle is enough to frustrate a dog.
- Partially bury the rocks in an area that is frequently excavated. Rocks will make digging more difficult and less enjoyable. Large, flat stones are quite effective because they are difficult to move.
- Fill in thin wire mesh or B40 mesh just below the ground. The wire under the feet gives the dog an uncomfortable feeling. This works best when done near fences (see Tips below).
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If the dog continues to dig, try more unpleasant (but not harmful) interventions. If you haven’t been successful in your efforts to calm your dog’s digging behavior, it’s time to step up your tactics. Here are some unpleasant ways to keep your dog from digging. [7] X Research Sources
- Some dogs don’t like the smell of their own poop. Putting a few pieces of dog poop in the hole is meant to make it feel uncomfortable. However, many dogs who eat their own poop will be happy to dig up their favorite treat. This depends on your dog.
- Drop a inflated balloon into the hole your dog digs and cover with a layer of dirt. The unpleasant surprise of a dog bursting a bubble will detract from the fun of digging a hole.
- More creatively, you can install a motion sensor that will trigger a sprinkler or a loud noise every time your dog enters a “no digging” area.
- Use citrus peels to delineate the area. Many dogs really don’t like the smell of orange, lemon, and grapefruit peels (others don’t mind). Peel an orange or squeeze some orange juice into your hand and bring it to your dog’s nose. If your dog pulls back or shows signs of anxiety, you don’t have to worry about using scent to deter him.
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Seek professional help when needed. If you’re having trouble diagnosing what’s causing your dog to dig, or in an effort to stop the behavior even though you know why it’s happening, it’s time to talk to a professional. Certified dog trainers and animal behavior trainers can give you tips and techniques tailored to your dog to find the cause and condition of your pet’s digging. [8] X Research Sources
- Consider enrolling you and your dog in basic training. After systematically implementing the calm and assertive method used in basic training, the dog will see you as its leader. When things go right, the dog will have a deep respect for you and remember all the commands taught during training.
- Teach your dog basic commands like “Stop”, “Sit down”, “Follow the heels”, and so on. Practice these games for 10 minutes every day. Ignore the mistakes and reward the dog as soon as it succeeds.
- When you see a dog digging a hole, don’t show it, but take advantage of the negative emphasis. Make a loud noise (like shaking a soda can with a few coins inside) to distract the dog. This annoying sound will become associated with digging. [9] X Research Source
Change of conditions
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Build sandboxes for dogs to dig in. This is a designated area in the yard where dogs are allowed to dig. Encourage your dog to play in this area instead of entering restricted digging areas. [10] X Research Sources[11] X Credible Sources The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- Use wooden beams or low fences to divide the area and fill it with loose potting soil.
- Bury treats and scented treats in the sand yard to encourage your dog’s attention to the use of the sandbox.
- When you see a dog scouring the soil in a contraindicated area, say “Do not dig!” firmly and bring the dog to a designated area where it can dig in peace. Replace immediately rewards digging in the sandbox premises.
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Create a shaded area for the dog outside. If you don’t give your dog a hiding place to keep him cool in hot weather, he’ll likely dig holes to find shelter from the heat. This is especially true if the excavation takes place near the foundation of a building, tree or water source. [12] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
- Provide a cute, comfortable dog house where he can escape the heat (and cold) of the day’s weather.
- Dogs should not be left outside without adequate protection in very hot or cold weather. Keep the dog indoors more if necessary.
- Make sure the dog has a full bowl of water but is hard to turn over, as pets can get thirsty throughout the day.
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Eliminate the prey the dog is trying to chase. Some dogs are born chasers and enjoy the thrill of the chase. If your dog digs a hole at the base of a large tree or plant, or there’s an extrusion of soil leading to the dig, chances are your friend has just spotted a rodent or other animal and is hunting. [13] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- Find a safe way to block, shield, rearrange, or otherwise make your yard less attractive to one or more unwanted animals. (Call authorities if you are unsure about the animal you are dealing with.)
- Do not use any poison to keep predators out of your yard. Any poison that could be harmful to rodents is potentially harmful to your dog.
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Prevent the dog’s escape behavior. Dogs may try to escape from your home to get something, go somewhere, or simply run away. This case is more determined when the hole dug is located near the fence. If you think this might be the reason, try to find out where or what the dog is running away from, and encourage the dog to stop in the yard. [14] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- Bury thin wire mesh below the fence boundary. Make sure the sharp edges are pointing up and inward, or at least away from the dog so he doesn’t injure himself.
- Bury part of the rocks along the fence to block the top of the structure.
- Fill the fence deeper into the soil. The fence is buried from 0.3-0.6m deep, the dog will be less likely to access.
- If your dog is trying to escape to another yard (with another dog, for example), you may want to consider erecting a new fence that blocks your view of your attractive canine companion.
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Eliminate what tempts. The more attractive elements, the harder it is for dogs to resist digging. If you create a courtyard with less temptation to dig, this behavior will be (relatively) easier to control. [15] X Research Source
- Dogs love to dig through loose soil. If you’re renovating your yard, remove loose soil from your dog’s sight with a hedge or mulch.
- Get out and dig up any bones or other items the dog has buried. Don’t let the dog see you do this, or he’ll think it’s a back-and-forth game. Fill in the hole and add frustrating elements (see above) as needed.
- If you do gardening, don’t let your dog see you plowing or digging as this can become a mere positive reinforcement (Basically, the dog will think “You can do it, why can’t I?”)
- Maintain the cleanliness of the garden. Eliminates attractive odors. As noted, you need to deal with all problems with rodents or small mammals.
Advice
- Directly punishing dogs is often ineffective. Fortunately, the punishment for digging holes by yelling, slapping, or hitting your dog with your hand will only prevent your dog from digging when you’re around.
- Prevent dogs from escaping by folding 0.9 m of thin wire mesh, stretched over the ground and attached to the fence (with 0.6 m fence above the ground). Grass will grow in it and (hopefully) prevent an escape.
- The digital fence (attached to an electrical box, available online) can be used in addition to most dog fences, this fence is approximately 17.8 cm high from the ground and can The dog goes near the fence to dig. Dogs can only touch the fence once.
- If using the dog poop method, use your own dog poop; Other dogs’ poop won’t be as effective.
- Buy a book on dog training and behavior about reading. Forget the TV stars and go to them – the real trainer with the books that have lived forever. Consider the book Science of Dog Breeding by Vuong Trung Hieu.
- Cementing is also effective for filling holes near fences (put dry cement in the hole, then add water, don’t let the dog out while the cement is hardening).
Warning
- Some breeds love to dig (it has no problem with submission or boredom). Research dog traits before buying a pet. If you can’t stand digging holes for your dog’s happiness, don’t buy the breed. Some of the ancient breeds that enjoyed digging just for the pleasure of digging include the Australian Cattle Dog and the Portuguese Podengo Hound (not very common in our country). Besides, most terriers also like to dig and should be allowed to do this, as long as they can’t escape.
- Many dogs do not like to use a sandbox (for the sandbox method).
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This article was co-written by Beverly Ulbrich. Beverly Ulbrich is a dog trainer and behavior expert, and co-founder of The Pooch Coach, a dog training business in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is certified as a canine assessor by the American Kennel Club and serves on the boards of directors of the Humane Society of America and Rocket Dog Rescue. She has been voted the best dog trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area four times by SF Chronicle and Bay Woof and has won four “Top Dog Blog” awards. She has also appeared on TV as an expert on dog behavior. Beverly has over 17 years of dog training experience and specializes in training dogs that are aggressive or show signs of stress. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from Santa Clara University and a bachelor of science degree from Rutgers University.
This article has been viewed 7,829 times.
When it comes to raising a dog, it’s impossible not to mention that this fang will dig enough holes in his yard. Dogs dig holes for many reasons — boredom, hunting, comfort, attention, or a mere natural instinct among others. To some extent, you can accept a few holes as part of having a dog. However, there are some practical measures to prevent your dog from turning your yard patchy like a World War I military bunker.
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