You have to accept some of the doggy habits right when you accept him as pet and this includes digging. Yes, digging is one such habit or you may say a behavioural trait of dogs that you may not be able to control. There is more than one reason for dogs digging off your yard and those may be boredom, comfort, hunting, instinct, or attention grabbing.
If this behaviour continues and you want it to stop, then it’s you who has to dig in a little deeper and find out what is the cause of your dog’s digging instincts. Like we discussed earlier, there could be many reasons but the most common one may be lack of exercise of boredom. So let’s see what could be done on your part!
Every breed has different energy levels, find about your dog’s!
If your pooch’s energy is not burned as needed, there may be many destructive activities that he might do which includes digging. Now energy of a bull dog is far more than the pug’s. So it may not be feasible to keep the same exercise schedule for both the breeds. Find out your dog’s exercise needs and plan accordingly to stop the annoyance of digging. So, variations in exercising schedule should be your first step to get rid of digging behaviour.
Are there enough entertainment objects available for your tyke?
Boredom could be another reason for your dog’s regular digging adventures. Check whether there are enough toys to keep them entertained or not. If not, then make sure there are enough toys that could keep them occupied such as Kong food filling toys, food puzzles, etc. These toys may not let their boredom surface and thus could solve your problem of damaged backyard.
Dogs also seek comfort beneath the earth!
If you have an outdoor dog and his kennel is not favourable climatically, then this may be the contributing factor to your dog’s digging behaviour. Dogs dig in search of a bit cooler or hotter place and earth provides that when they are in need. To make them stop doing that, you could provide a seasonal, comfortable abode to your furry companion.
Dogs may dig to follow their hunting instinct or even for fun. These things could be handled easily if you know that those are the reasons. In both the cases, you may develop a definite digging spot where your pooch could dig without any refrains. You may also keep a kiddie pool filled with sand and burry treats for them to satisfy their urge to hunt the food.
In all, to stop your dogs from digging your backyard, you may need to dig a little deeper in your dog’s behavioural traits. Catch it and act on it to safe guard your garden and your dog’s health!
