Dig This – How To Get Your Dog To Stop Digging!

We love dogs. That’s why we get them. We plan on sharing our homes and our love with them. As we share our lives with them, we discover that some behaviours can become a nuisance.

- Celia McCulla

Common behaviour problems are natural behaviours for our furry friends, such as jumping, barking, chewing, digging, etc., but they become a problem when they start to cause a disturbance, or become destructive or harmful. Luckily, dogs are quite clever and can be trained; therefore, many common behaviour problems can be resolved, improved or redirected. In this issue, we’ll deal with digging.

TAKING AN ACTIVE APPROACH

As I’ve mentioned in my previous articles, it’s always best to take an active approach to train your dog and teach them how to behave as soon as you get your dog or puppy. While it’s considered a natural trait for dogs to dig, owners can find it annoying should the dog dig up a favourite rose bush or newly planted seedlings. It’s also a problem for owners who discover massive holes all over the place, and some dogs seem to be trying to dig their way to China.