Dog Digging Problems-Easy To Understand!
August 26, 2010 by admin
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Dog digging problems are very, very common. Dogs dig for a number of reasons, the two most common reasons dogs dig are for entertainment and looking for prey. Dog digging problems aren’t very hard to understand or stop if you keep a few things in mind.
How do you know why your dog is digging? Great question. If your dog is left alone through most of the day and doesn’t have a lot of toys to play with or a “doggy friend” to play with he is probably digging simply to be entertained. This is the same for puppies, they are usually just bored and want something to do. If you have a terrier, that is a terriers “job”, to dig.
If you have determined that your dogs digging problems are because of entertainment, or lack there of, don’t fret! There are simple solutions to this problem. Make sure that when you are with your dog that you are giving him plenty of exercise, take him on long walks and run around. Have fun! Keep toys around the yard while you are away, that way he will find the toys and direct his energy to them. Kong makes great toys, they are sturdy and you can put a paste in them that your dog will like, it will keep them interested.
If your dog digging problems are more “prey” related, I would first check for signs of rodents and other small furry animals that you dog would like to get a hold of. Find a dog safe product and try to get rid of whatever it is that is bothering your dog! Do you know what yorkies were first bred for? They used to use yorkies on ships to find and kill rats!
I hope you have a better understanding of why your dog digs. It isn’t because he is mad at you, its more likely to be because he is just bored. Remember, toys are your dogs best friend while you are away!
