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So you have begun to notice that your dog is good inside but when he gets outside you observe that he has picked up the annoying habit of digging.  Some dogs digging efforts leave behind craters all over the yard and the beginning of a tunnel under the fence.  A couple of the causes for your dogs digging may be; he wants to bury a bone or a toy, he might be looking for his bone or toy, he saw a small rodent run into a little hole or he is just trying to get out.  Some dogs dig just for the fun of it.  There are ways to stop dog from digging, even though this behavior is instinctual.

Stop Your Dog From Digging

Punishment?

Punishment should not be involved in your attempt to put a stop to this bad habit.  The tool of punishment to correct any dog behavioral problems is usually not the most effective tool.  Remember he is not digging because he knows it bugs you, it is part of his instinct and up to this point he does not understand that it is unacceptable behavior.  Instead of punishing your dog,(he won’t no why you’re punishing him anyway) try to figure out WHY he is digging and then begin looking for a way to address it.

Get Your Dog Some Exercise

Some dogs will begin to dig out of boredom.  Inactivity could be one of the reasons for the digging,so one way to stop dog from digging would be to find some opportunities to give him some more exercise.  If possible, go out into the yard and throw the ball around with him for 20-minutes or so and if this isn’t possible, go for a walk around the block or check and see if there is a doggie park in your area.  Just try to find something that will relieve his boredom.

Small Animals

If your dog is digging because he is after a small rodent, a prairie dog or a snake then the best way to stop dog from digging in this scenario would be to eliminate the small animal.  You may have to contact an expert if you do not no how to rid your yard of these temptations.

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It Is Too Hot Outside

When the temperature begins to rise your dog is going to look for a cool place to go and if he does not have one he will try to dig one.  By putting up some sort of shelter or getting him a dog house to get out of the sun would be the best advice on how to stop a dog from digging in this situation.

Digging is a horrible habit, not only does it turn your yard into an eyesore but if your pet should get out he could be putting himself in danger.  Do your best to find the cause of your dogs digging and then apply some of the above tips to eliminate it.

Good Luck

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