Digging in yard

[A8r9b]

Hello everyone, I am new to the site. We recently adopted a Catahoula Leopard dog and he was a litttle shy at first, wouldn't even let us touch his collar. He is settled in now and likes to go out for walks and runs especially. He doesn't like to have anything to do with a crate so we put him out back in our fenced in yard with water. But when he's outside he likes to dig, by the fence, but not to get through it, and by trees, and he has one spot where he dug up the sand to lay in it. But it comes and goes, so I'm not really sure why he digs sometimes and not others.

[uberglamorous]

Dogs usually dig when they get bored. Talking your dog for a walk is one of the things you can do to stop him from digging. When his attention is diverted somewhere else, he'll be able to forget about digging.

Getting a sandbox where he can dig is also a wonderful idea. You can even plant stuff in the sand. You can put grass or even hide a bone to surprise your dog so he can be accustomed to digging only on that specific place.

It'll also be great if you put a fence around the area where you don't want your dog to dig. It doesn't have to be an expensive fence, just something to keep him from wandering around those areas.

You also have to observe your dog. When he digs in the 'off-limits' area, you have to go there rightaway and correct his behavior. Hold his paw and say "Stop!" then redirect him to the place where he can dig.

I found this article that contains tips on how to stop dog digging, you can check it our here: http://dogobedienceadvice.com/advice...gging_dogs.php

I hope this information helps.

[cjfuss23]

You can also set up a little sandbox and fill it with a mixture of dirt and sand and let him know this is where he can dig. Put some chew toys or treats just underneath the surface of the sand and dirt to encourage him to dig there. If he digs anywhere else in your yard then correct him immediately with a quick "no" or "aaaaggghhhhh". Using this method he will still be allowed to dig but not destroy your yard or garden. I found this cool tip at Stop Dog Digging

[Mary]

hi, i just went to a website and learned that dogs dig for different reasons. some dogs dig because their breed is a digger, while other dogs dig because they are bored. some dogs dig because they feel hot and digging up the hotter dirt on top gives them cooler dirt to lay down on. check out this link for more info: Behavior Problems - Digging Problems, Stop Your Dog from Digging in the Yard, Your Garden, in the Flowers

[glaiza]

There are a lot of reasons why digging occurs, but boredom is one of the main reasons why a dog would dig.

[HAPYBOY]

Digging is one of the most natural characteristics of every dog. Some time he can be digging for underground animal. However try this:
In all the holes he started, jut collect some quantity of dog's feces and put it into the hole. He will find it disgusting by the time he goes back there. Do this in all the holes he started until he will finally give up digging.

[glaiza]

Good advice! I also recommend walking your dog or taking the animal to the park as often as you can. A 45 minute walk with some 15 minutes of brisk activity is going to help release some of your dog's pent up energy. Do this and you may just see an improvement on the problematic digging.

[uberglamorous]

Dogs often dig when they are bored. Try walking your dog at least an hour a day to help him release his stored energy.