A bad dog digging habit can be very trying on your nerves. After all, just because you own a dog, it doesn’t mean that you don’t want to enjoy your garden or have a yard that is free of holes. Unfortunately, some dogs seem to feel that all yards should have as many craters as the moon!

It’s important to arm yourself with effective techniques to stop dog digging before you feel as though you’ll lose your mind entirely. Certainly, you might already feel as though you’ve tried everything there is to try, but if dog digging continues to be a problem then you’ve simply not found the proper technique for discouraging the behavior.

Discovering the true source of the dog digging is the key to putting a stop to it. This requires you to watch and learn from what your dog is doing when the digging begins.

There are two major causes that make a pet begin dog digging: loneliness and boredom. Fortunately, when you deal with one of these problems, you’re also dealing with the other one. Give your dog lots of attention on a daily basis, and play with him or her, including games that you both enjoy together. Make sure that there are toys that you can leave in the yard that your dog will enjoy playing with whether or not you’re there.

If it isn’t loneliness or boredom, you might find that your dog is digging for a purpose, such as to investigate the other side of a fence. Many things could be attracting your dog, such as children, food, or activities and smells on the other side of the fence. In that case, you might want to lay some bricks down along the ground in the offending areas to discourage the behavior.

Should dog digging holes be popping up all over the yard for no particular reason and in no specific pattern, the problem may be too much energy. Solve this with more exercise such as more walks or longer walks. If that’s not enough, add some high-energy playtime including fetch, Frisbee, or other games that involve a lot of running and jumping.

Don’t forget to help to discourage your dog from being interested in the favorite dog digging spots by sprinkling red or cayenne pepper on the area, or banging a pot or making another startling noise when your dog intends to begin a new dig. You might even find that a ****** of water every time the dog digging starts might be deterrent enough.

You should always take care of the problem before it breaks out as a huge disorder. Sometimes common methods for dog digging prevention simply fail to work. Instead of giving up on your dog you should seek proper training for ending unwanted behavior.

When my dog was incomprehensible to several methods for dog digging prevention I had no choice but to turn to a professional that specializes in dog behavior problems, in my case especially in dog digging issues. My nightmare was successfully over in just few days. Secrets of Professional Dog Trainer came to rescue my sanity once again.

By: Penny Jones

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