How do you stop dog from digging?
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How much time does he spend in the yard unsupervised?
One way some people deal with digging is to designate a permitted "digging spot". Some people will use a child's swimming pool, or a sandbox filled with a mix of sand and topsoil, or just have a corner of the yard that it's okay to dig in (we have a spot under some trees off to the side that we use as lawn clipping/brush pile anyway that the dogs like to dig in). You reward the dog for digging in that spot (and some people will even on purpose 'bury treasure' for the dog to find in that spot) and supervise while he's outside the rest of the time so you can redirect to the approved digging spot the instant he starts digging anywhere else.
One way some people deal with digging is to designate a permitted "digging spot". Some people will use a child's swimming pool, or a sandbox filled with a mix of sand and topsoil, or just have a corner of the yard that it's okay to dig in (we have a spot under some trees off to the side that we use as lawn clipping/brush pile anyway that the dogs like to dig in). You reward the dog for digging in that spot (and some people will even on purpose 'bury treasure' for the dog to find in that spot) and supervise while he's outside the rest of the time so you can redirect to the approved digging spot the instant he starts digging anywhere else.
Rather than try to stop the digging, redirect the digging into a more appropriate digging spot.
Terriers and labs both have enormous amounts of energy. Terriers do just what their name says...they go to ground.
Most people I know that have diggers will build a "digging pit" in their yard where it's appropriate for the dog to dig. They teach the dog that it's appropriate to dig there and no where else.
Terriers and labs both have enormous amounts of energy. Terriers do just what their name says...they go to ground.
Most people I know that have diggers will build a "digging pit" in their yard where it's appropriate for the dog to dig. They teach the dog that it's appropriate to dig there and no where else.
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Hahaha. How do you stop a terrier from digging?!?
Buddy, if you figure that one out, you're a genius.
With Milo, we just keep an eye on him, and when he starts to dig, tell him " NO!" and redirect his attention, give him a toy or something.
Also, giving him a sandbox or something is good, you can bury some yummy treats or toys in there so he'd rather dig there then in the garden.
Buddy, if you figure that one out, you're a genius.
With Milo, we just keep an eye on him, and when he starts to dig, tell him " NO!" and redirect his attention, give him a toy or something.
Also, giving him a sandbox or something is good, you can bury some yummy treats or toys in there so he'd rather dig there then in the garden.
Echoing what people said about the digging pit and then adding that I've had great success with putting poop in the holes you don't want dug in more and then spreading a thin layer of dirt over that so I don't have to look at piles of poo. But the dog can tell it's there and most dogs are VERY hesitant to get their paws dirty like that.
